Bilateral TKR Baths and Feet

[referee54]

Why do those stories always come from men??

I wish that it happened to me---but my recovery from my BTKR was laboriously slow, too! It took me five months to lose a slight limp, and six months to bet to around 80%-85%. It was eight months before I felt like I was at 90%-95%.

 

[referee54]

Talked to a man who played golf two weeks after surgery.

I have heard of these people--I think they are like Bigfoot or the Yeti---they supposedly are out there, but nobody has actually met one!

 

[twirler]

I used the Pro=Stretch when I had PT for the PF. Perhaps I should invest in one.
I once met a guy in the Honda service department who asked why I was walking that way, as i was pacing. I told him my story and he insisted that I go back to my OS because surely I had infection and would lose my leg. He really read me the riot act. Some other customers came up to me and said, "That guy is a real expert, isn't he?" There was another man there who was back to work a few weeks post -replacement. All in all, it was a discouraging day. I went to see the PA the next week, who assured me that I was doing well and would progress at my own rate. Never listened to the MAN on the street again.

 

[twirler]

Tim, I realize I made a sexist generalization. sorry, and hope you are doing well.

 

[referee54]

No offense taken at all---not to worry---please do not give it a second thought!

 

[twirler]

I am worried. I went to Longwood gardens a week ago and walked outside in damp weather for 2 hours, then stood still taking to a woman for ½ hour. Now my knees feel stiff after I sit a while and when I get up from sitting I have slight pain in my left knee. It goes away when I walk a few steps. I am concerned because it is only 6 years since I had bilateral knee replacement and this is the first problem I have had after recovery. What could be happening?

 

[sistersinhim]

I have no idea what could be going on. I am going to tag @Josephine, our forum director and nurse to see what she can tell you.

 

[Josephine]

Those incidents can still give you issues, even after all this time. Not much more to say.