Hi everyone!
Thought it important to keep documenting my journey and I haven't posted in a while. I am ecstatic with the outcome so far, knowing I am on a year-long journey. I am 5½ weeks out from my surgery.
I never had much swelling, even right after the operation. I don't have to elevate or ice and have been able to (reasonably) do things in my daily life without pain or repercussions. I have had a minimum of pain. My ROM is averaging around 120 without assistance (of course) and extension is 0.
When I walk, I can barely tell my "new" knee is there. It feels great! I am so happy!
My first TKR was a completely different experience (done by a different surgeon) ... swelling, pain, slow ROM, IT band issues, tight band feeling around my knee, slow recuperation, energy drain for months.
In fact, it was such an ordeal and negative experience. I waited too long to have the other knee done. Eventually, as per the advice given on this site, this knee eventually came around and is now fine!
There is hope!
Have a great weekend, everyone!