5 weeks so far seems like eternity, especially when used to being at work - need that reminder that it's still early in recovery, and I have more improvements to see. I'm talking with the physical therapist next week, I need to be able to handle the pain on the stretches, and I need to know and be able to trust they will stop when I can't take more.
The cane - for balance, never had perfect balance - I use a cane, or need one before the TKR, but at three weeks transitioned from walker to cane (re: balance), so far PT watches me walk without and says keep it. Focused more on gait at the last session, mechanics of walking - it definitely did not come back naturally so far. Wish there was a video that showed the ABC's of walking. I've been going to the local track where there is a flat, straight area with railing to practice and focus on gait - before doing slow laps.

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