Bilateral PKR Bilateral partial recovery

[penliniaupoenus]

Just thought I'd give an update on my recovery....in case others are interested. It's been about 4 and a half months.

1 - My recovery has not been linear - I've experienced periods where I'm almost unaware of my new knees and others where (for no apparent reason), my knees swell up and are extremely painful
2 - I'm able to squat by bodyweight in the gym now....although getting deep is pretty much impossible
3 - I can surf again....although relearning how to turn the board has been a slow process. Of all my activities, this is the one that's been affected the most
4 - My walking has improved a great deal, especially downhill

This weekend I did a 6 mile hill walk with little problem, a workout tin the gym and a 2 hour surf. I'd say by now, I'm more or less pleased that I had them done!

 

[EalingGran]

Great report- well done! Just be careful not to overdo things and avoid any very twisty movements on the knee- particularly when squatting. I still find it is important to keep my knee from turning inwards when I rise from deep sitting or squatting.

 

[MSuki]

Glad to hear from you! I’m just a little behind you and feeling better but definitely not fully recovered.

 

[Layla]

Hi penliniaupoenus!
You're doing great! At not even five months post op into a recovery that can last a full year for many, even longer for some, you have time and room for improvement. Best wishes for a great week! Thanks for the update.
@penliniaupoenus

 

[penliniaupoenus]

Just thought I’d give an update in case anyone’s interested!

I’m now 9 months and a couple of weeks post surgery. Back in June I climbed a rather big mountain in Northern Spain (1800 m tall) with no problems! This would previously have been totally impossible. I can cycle pretty much as hard as I like…. And I’m able to run without pain. I’m surfing just fine again, although my new knee geometry forced me to have to relearn how to manoeuvre the board…weird!

I can now squat 120kg for 10 reps…. And I think I’ll leave it there. Although my quads are pretty withered compared to how they used to be

 

[EalingGran]

That's a brilliant report!

 

[mendogal]

The kind of update that makes my day!!!
Thank you - it's so important for newer members to see what's possible.

 

[wofsie]

I’m almost 6 wks post surgery……thanks for a glimpse of where I am going and why I am glad I am doing this. One down, second knee in the spring. I didn’t have the courage to do both at the same time! What a wonderful and uplifting post. Thank you

 

[penliniaupoenus]

I’m almost 6 wks post surgery……thanks for a glimpse of where I am going and why I am glad I am doing this. One down, second knee in the spring. I didn’t have the courage to do both at the same time! What a wonderful and uplifting post. Thank you

Ahhh Wolfsie…. Sending you the very best luck with your surgery! It’s a daunting thing to go through but it’s worked very well for me

 

[Layla]

Wonderful news. You're doing great!
Happy Nine Month Anniversary! Thanks for taking the time to leave such an inspirational update.
@penliniaupoenus