Six weeks post-surgery today, and saw Dr. Weinstein. Tim no longer needs to use crutches, but will continue wearing a brace (a smaller one) that allows him to flex, but keeps his knee properly aligned – no twisting.
Tim very relieved and happy to be off the crutches. We went to the gym afterwards, and he walked on the treadmill for 16 minutes at 2 miles an hour. Then lifted weights for half an hour. He did very well, was able to easily bench press two reps at 155 lbs, as part of a 38 rep benching workout. Did some other stuff, all carefully designed to avoid any pressure on the knee, beyond walking.
Tim weighed 186 lbs. before his injury; tonight he weighed 184, so very pleased about that.
He starts physical therapy in two weeks.
All in all, a good day.
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