One thing about rehab: it is making me stronger mentally than I have ever been before. I used to think that I could deal with pain -- I don't think that I knew what pain was until I got injured. I've had to endure pain for a lot longer than I imagined I would have to. The delay in my recovery has taught me to be patient and to be able to look more long term. Shortly after my surgery I was more rushed to get back to walking and to be as normal as possible. Now, I am taking my time. I'm not as worried that my knee can't bend as far as I want it to. I know it will get there. I'll keep working it until it is. Today, while sitting in the chair, I made the comment to a collegue that I'll continue sticking myself in there until 1) the extension of my left knee matched my right or 2) until my internship end on January 23.
Today, I reached a major goal. I was able to leg press my weight on my left leg: 120lbs. I did 3 sets of 10 reps. It was hard. However, this is one of the benchmarks that I have to reach before I am able to start running again. I used to be able to leg press 300 lbs. with both legs. A lot of people don't believe me so I'm working towards proving them wrong as well.
Sparta also apparently passed her temperment test today at doggie daycare. Aaron said that she had already made a couple friends by the time he had finished filling out the paperwork.
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