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    TKR Tommys comparison to ACL surgery

    Hi @tommyg - I raised the seat post but still used my cycling shoes. I find the cycling shoes and cleats keep the contact with the bike stable and consistent, that helps and gives me confidence. I don't twist or clip out of the cleat, just leave the shoe connected to the pedal and take my foot...
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    TKR Tommys comparison to ACL surgery

    Hi @tommyg - I'm also at week 5, the progress you describe is almost identical to my recovery progress, I experience the pain at night but not during the day, and the overwhelming tiredness in the early evening. I guess it must all be part of the recovery process. Keep positive and I wish you...
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    TKR Any cyclist with a TKR

    Hi @tommyg thank you for the feedback, your training partner sounds amazing. Saddle height is coming down 1cm per day at the moment. I'm thinking back on the road at 6 weeks, good to have a target to aim for!
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    TKR Second time lucky for LTKR

    Hi @Nick-UK - I'm heading back to the office full-time next week after Right TKR June 2nd, 2018. Good tip on the shorts, any other tips for the office? I've had a really good recovery thus far, swelling almost gone and good ROM, I'm a little concerned that sitting at a desk all day may set me...
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    TKR Any cyclist with a TKR

    Hi @sistersinhim Wow - that is outstanding indeed. Thank you for the encouraging response.
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    TKR Any cyclist with a TKR

    Hi @MyTest - thank you for the encouraging response, fantastic to hear from so many people back to enjoying cycling again.
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    TKR Any cyclist with a TKR

    Hi @Jajakio - thank you for the reply. Great to hear you are riding without difficulty from the new knee, I'm looking forward to that first ride, sounds like I need to be patient and listen to all of this good advice!!
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    TKR Any cyclist with a TKR

    Hi @Roy Gardiner - thank you for the advice, very much appreciated.
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    TKR Week 20 update...all good and getting better

    Hi @robhunt3 - just read this thread, great to hear you are back on the bike and putting in the miles. I had a TKR on the 2nd June 2018 and take great inspiration from your success. Keep the reports coming as it helps all of who are just on the start line. Good luck with the 312 next year - did...
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    TKR Any cyclist with a TKR

    Hi @SusieShoes - surgery on the 2nd June 2018 - TKR on the right knee. Great forum by the way, really helpful advice!!
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    Welcome to the June Sunbeams'2018 Knee Recovery Club!

    Thanks, it was in 2018 not 2019 as stated on the list. I need the left knee doing next year so perhaps you are predicting the date ;-)
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    TKR Any cyclist with a TKR

    Hi, newbie to the forum, but what a great forum, thank you all. TKR on right knee four weeks ago, recovery going well. Previously a serious road cyclist and wondering what to expect in terms of the future, already back on the turbo trainer and getting in 15 minutes at a time. I have had to raise...
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    Welcome to the June Sunbeams'2018 Knee Recovery Club!

    Hi, TKR on the right knee - 2nd June, please add me to the June list, recovery going well, thanks!
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