I have been lurking and reading posts on this site since I got home from the hospital and have found it very helpful. I thought it was time to share my recovery. The first 10 days of my recovery were very painful and although I was prescribed pain medication (Percocet) I did not have adequate pain management and was unable to complete most of my PT exercises. At 2 weeks, I was only 50 degrees and was still experiencing pain and stiffness, especially at night. I went to a follow up appt. with my surgeon and went to a PT session. Both my surgeon and my physio therapist were upset with my progress and told me I have to push through the pain. At my last PT session (3 weeks post op) my ROM was 56 degrees. I obtained this number through pain and tears. My knee is still extremely stiff and PT is quite painful. I have read your introductory reading and understand the bonesmart way - gain with no pain. How do I explain to my recovery team that I believe time vs force will help to obtain more ROM? And, at what point in my recovery do I begin to really worry about limited ROM? I am thankful to have found this forum and look forward to any feedback.