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  1. R&B Skater

    TKR Fast Recovery

    2 yrs after TKR surgery update: After 5 wks from my TKR I was disco roller skating. In 2 months I was playing indoor competitive badminton. By 3 months I did a 8.5 mile round trip mountain hike. At 1 year I skated 8 straight days 3-5 hours a day at an out of town skate event.This summer, 1.5...
  2. R&B Skater

    TKR Fast Recovery

    I met my goal of skating the first time 4 weeks + 3 days post surgery. I did far better than I had dreamed of and of course skated longer than I meant to, 2 1/2 hours. The last half hour I definitely felt my knee. I was thrilled to find that I could do all my fancy moves, including spins...
  3. R&B Skater

    TKR Fast Recovery

    I dance skate to rhythm and blues music. Roller skating is much easier on the knees than walking and it's great for improving balance. It can be easier to more intense exercise depending on what kinds of moves you do. I skate with people from age 18 to in their 70's. Many are returning to it...
  4. R&B Skater

    TKR Fast Recovery

    Thanks for the concerns expressed by the administrators. I researched carefully before my surgery to get the best possible outcome and made sure I was in as good of shape as possible. I have carefully followed the protocol of my surgeon and physical therapist whose recommended exercises have...
  5. R&B Skater

    TKR Fast Recovery

    Started driving an automatic car today, 17 days post TKR surgery on right knee. Physical Therapist said my goal to roller skate at a Valentines Feb 15 skating event with out of town DJ is reasonable given my recovery up to now. I'll keep you posted!
  6. R&B Skater

    TKR Lower shin pain

    I had problems with lower leg pain before my TKR due to arthritic knee and torn meniscus. I found that compression knee high tubes (without the foot part so you can change socks regularly) helped. I always wore them when I exercised. I theorized the pain was due to my knee swelling affecting...
  7. R&B Skater

    TKR Fast Recovery

    I had my surgery at Kaiser Permanente Washington at the Seattle Central Kaiser Surgery Outpatient site. My surgeon was Dr Jung who has done thousands of knees over many years. Two of my friends have had very successful TKR surgeries with him 15 years ago, 3 years ago and most recently Aug...
  8. R&B Skater

    TKR Fast Recovery

    Had out patient surgery Jan 15, 2019. In at 11 am and out by 7pm to home. Used BoneSmart site extensively before surgery to be able to ask questions of surgeon and make best decisions. Have been wanting a TKR since I tore my meniscus playing indoor badminton 3 years ago. Now I'm bone on...
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