Hello.

Today marks the 11th day, post-op. The last eleven days feel insanely long. I cannot remember experiencing any illness or debilitation for such an extended period.

I was hopeful - hopeful that the docs will give me some range of motion instead of having to fully immobilize my knee. Having a fully straightened leg 24/7 is inconvenient. No doubt about that. Showers don't come by easily. Going to the toilet is equally tough. It is a tall order, preparing for a shower, using the toilet, and getting back to the bed.

And today I've decided to resort to wearing a handypouch to hold my things as I ambulate around the house - I need both my hands on my crutches, yet at the same time I need to keep my phone close to me, lest I take a big fall.

I have about a month before the docs will see me again. And this time, I'm not as hopeful (that they would give me some ranges of motion).

What I know for sure is that, I would never want to partake in surgeries involving mobility and sight.

Like I've always believed - there are pros and cons to everything - I just cannot figure out what are the advantages of being so immobile.