Week 4 - return to exercise

My first proper exercise other than walking since surgery was a gentle badminton practice on day 21.  I think my balance was better so I'm thinking that might be because my knees have had their inner fat pads removed, so are able to move better.  

I really enjoyed the exercise.  I've been feeling a bit looser in that I can pull my knees up higher (but not as high as they would naturally go pre-surgery as the backs of my thighs feel tight and a painful pulling sensation as I get my knee high towards my chest).  I'm also able to lie on both sides but it still feels tender lying on them - no surface bruising but they still feel sore when I put weight or pressure on them.  

I've been a bit more tender this week.  I don't know if it is being back at work every day, driving, moving around, or just natural healing.  I've also been really tired in the evenings so am happy about the public holidays this weekend - but not about the clocks changing and stealing an hour of my sleep!

I followed up the success of badminton by going bowling - the surgery hasn't improved my game!  Although my outer thigh became tender from my arm repeatedly rubbing against it with the ball in hand, I didn't need any pain relief and was fine in the car afterwards.  

The day after bowling I felt really stiff walking around, but so did my hub so maybe we are just getting a bit old!  The back of his thighs hurt too so I'm thinking it might be unfamiliar form of exercise rather than my surgery!