7 weeks post op

This last week has been spent focusing on two things...firstly getting Nick back into schooling, and secondly improving his strength and flexibility.

Schooling

Last week Nick sat most of his exams at home. As his lessons were being used to go over the exams we decided that it was better for him to stay at home and sit his before going back into school. So far he has managed all but one exam. We started with the shortest first and ended with the longest since he still finds it difficult to sit for long.

On Thursday he went into school for two lessons and on Friday he managed three. Then on Monday he managed a whole morning, although he had to come home earlier than planned as he had quite a lot of pain. The pain was effecting his posture so we decided it was time to rest rather than to push through the pain. A couple of ibuprofen and a three hour lie down and he was OK. He also saw his physio and she was happy that the pain was just temporary.

Today he managed a morning of school but he rested for two lessons (which were free lessons). He did however manage a double period without adverse effect.

So overall, managing some return to school. It's slow progress, but there is progress.

Strength and flexibility

Nick is still a little bit frustrated by his lack of flexibility. Some days are better than others. Generally he can reach half way down his calves. He says his calves are feeling a bit looser but hamstrings are still very tight. Glutes a bit looser.

He's also working on strength - see 7 weeks exercise tab - but we haven't really tested to see if there is any change.

Generally not much change from 6 weeks post op. Straight leg raise slightly better (50/55 degrees), possibly some buttock pain (he's not sure) and he can sit for longer. Can now sit on the floor with his legs out straight which he says he couldn't do before.

 

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