Almost 11 months post OP...does the stiffness and swelling ever go away? I am so discouraged...I try to go,about my daily routine, my knee is so stiff, everything I do is difficult...walking is still painful and my knee and ankle are swollen at the end of the day. I have PT 1 time a week and do daily stretching. Surgeon says, that surgery was successful..everything (X ray) looks good....he suggests that I take a couple of Advil for the swelling......would really like some input, if this is or is not a common occurance....thanks