BI-TKR 7 Weeks

[Max Wallace]

My surgery went great and I have had no set backs. I had PT for 7 weeks, very rigorous at my request. I have been released from my DR. at this is my second day back at work. My DR. was very adament about plenty of pain meds before PT and I truly believe that this is what made the difference in recovery for me. There were several other TKR at PT when I started and most were still there on my last visit because the had not met there range of motion requiremens. My right leg is a 0% and 126% flex my left leg is at 0% and 123% when I was released. I am not at 100% but I am 1000% better that before. If I had to do it all over I would not change any thing except getting it done 10 years ago.

 

[Josephine]

Glad to hear there is at least ONE doctor out there with commonsense regarding pain control!

Well done you!

 

[kipper]

hi Max

I think you're doing really great! You are inspiring me now - I am now 115 %/0%. Good I thought until I see your success but you have 3 weeks in front of me so now I have something to aim for.

Do you expect your flex to get even better or is there a limit?

You are absolutely right about the pain killer issue and again you inspire me to get on to my Dr re own painkillers.

Thanks Max - and well done you!

keeping the faith
kipper

 

[Max Wallace]

The PT tech said 130 was the maximum range for my new knees. What I want to accomplish is 130% with no assistance I am at about 116% just bending on my on. I am no longer in PT so it will be up to me now not to loose what they helped me achive.