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    TKR Barb's Bionic Knees

    So, I have good intentions to rest a bit, but it's hard to sit still and do NOTHING. I did the minimally active errands today out of the house. Not too bad. And I haven't done anything on my bicycle trainer for a few weeks, so I got on and did 200 rotations. It was too easy and I kept...
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    TKR Barb's Bionic Knees

    Ah yes, any uneven ground is a challenge. I decided to go more gently on my outing yesterday, but my memory of "easy" was a bit inaccurate. I was able to walk on a shorter trail, but it has more up and down than I remembered. I'll definitely be resting for a couple of weeks. Household tasks...
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    TKR Barb's Bionic Knees

    FCBayern, thank you for your response. You sure hit the nail on the head. I forget sometimes that there is plenty of time to hike after my knees heal, and many people without knee problems can't do a 2 hour hike! I was so accustomed to all day in mountainous terrain, and so looking forward to...
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    TKR Barb's Bionic Knees

    Thank you for the warm welcome, Celle! I think I will still have a nice walk, but of shorter duration. My mental health needs to be outdoors a bit, but I guess that doesn't mean overdoing things so soon. I think it is hard for me (maybe for others too!) because I feel like I've been involved...
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    TKR Barb's Bionic Knees

    Howdy. I have had two tkr surgeries; the left one on October 4, 2018 and the right on December 6, 2018. According to my surgical team, I have progressed well. I am doing simple household chores intermittently throughout the day with rest and icing in between. I am currently tapered down to...
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