Week 4 of Spurtz Gel Injections

This has been my best week yet!!  I actually jogged last night.  I was wearing my brace and wanted to test it out and I was able to jog 3/4 of the last leg of my walk.  I wasn't prepared to jog and I think next time I will be able to jog longer without any problems.  I don't remember exactly when the last time I jogged, I am guessing around August of 2010.  Since my surgery in December of 2010 I haven't been able to run, jog, hike, elliptical, or lap swim.  I cannot express how happy I am.  I wish I would have done the gel injections instead of the micro-fracture surgery.  I have one more round of injections next week and then I should be free and clear to exercise.  For the last two weeks I have been walking and using my recumbent bike to try and strengthen my quad (thigh) muscle. I have gained 30lbs since I first injured my knee in 2007 and I am slowly getting the weight off and I can't wait to get back out there to increase my success at shedding these extra pounds.