Well the progress continues. I have developed calcifications in my colaeral ligaments but not much to do about that. I also am cane free and walking freely for the first time since April. Boy what...

13 weeks and I graduated to a cane for the next month or so. Maybe the beach by Sept. and scuba diving before the year is out. One can hope....

Bob K

HEV
There is light at the end of the tunnel and I am realizing it is not a train. I am now 9+ weeks out and just got the ok to "walk" with the crutches and 50% weight bearing on the leg. My ankle...

I know what you mean about the sore butt. I am 8 weeks out today and just started with 25lb of weight bearing. It feels good to put my foot down so to speak.
Flluid on the knee is also resolving...

Lawless,
You were correct. The pool is wonderful and i have been in it every day for the last few days. For the first time I feel as if I am gaining back some control over the situation.
Driving...

Hev,

Good luck. I am 6 wweks into it with a long way to go.

Small world we moved from the Conifer/Evergreen area 4 years ago to retire to the islands. Worked ski patrol at Breck many years...

Thanks that makes me feel a little better. The doc here in the Dominican Republic tried to tap the knee three very painful times with out success. I told him we should just watch it for a while if it...

A couple of questions for those of you who have gone through this:

1. Is developing fluid around the knee common, and will it resolve with out tapping the knee??
2. It is now 6 weeks from...

Karpiel

Thanks for the imput. I am looking forward to starting working in the pool in about two weeks.

Bob K

I was glad to find this site. I was getting so depressed reading all the info on my fx. I am a 60 y.o. active retired expat (originally from Colorado and now in the Dominican Republic) who was on...