Stiffness: 1.0

A bit stiff in the knee yesterday from knee raises only.
Stiff this morning too. Seeing doctor this afternoon to discuss the options, which will probably include physio. Trying to stay positive and focussed, eg eating well, drinking little alcohol and am looking into the swimming options, a sport I find really very dull!

Not quite identical = 0.4

Yesterday did some push-ups, sit-ups and 4x 100 knee raises, plus 1km jog. Feel good, but when flexed or lightly pushed on the patella, the two knees don't feel quite the same. I think today will maybe increase only to 1 mile and take very gently. Tomorrow - if OK today - will try a 5 km climb.

1 km jog, no problems

and no stiffness = 0.0

Stomach

Quick update on my stomach. For the last few years I have had stomach cramps and bloating and tried all sorts of medication and an endoscopy. There's a lot of inflammation down there. TOTALLY independently of any medical advice, over the last year I had started to wonder about the effects of hydration on the stomach's irritation and inflammation. That has come and gone as an idea, but I am now nearing a point of certainty that the impact is significant.

I am now trying to get into the habit of drinking a large glass of water before meals. It's strange and unnatural because it is totally unlinked in my mind to my need to drink, so I have to consciously remind myself to do this. In an "emergency", like the other night when my Mum and had made a delicious meal for us and I couldn't ingest a single mouthful, in time and by drinking almost a litre of water, I managed to "make space" for a small helping, even though it wasn't exactly a joy, it became possible, and therefore encouraging.

Rest day 4, time is ticking and the rest seems to be working: 0.0.

Pain and discomfort = 0
I don't think I have felt anything from the knee for 24 hours. Maybe there is hope yet!

Rest day 3

Woke up with stiffness in the knee. Possibly funny sleeping angle. Not great way to start the day. 1.5.

Rest day 2

Virtually unaware of knee. A couple of stretches. 0.5