I had TKR on June 25, 2020 and it all went well. I was walking immediately with a crutch. Five days out i no longer needed the crutch. I don't walk fast, but I have normal bend in knee. I never had to take the stronger pain killers they gave me. I use ice, but I never had redness or significant swelling. I am happy and surprised how it's all going. My PT and nurse also seem surprised. I used to hurt doing the stiff leg raise, but now I easily do them three times a day.
Now I want to know what I will not be able to do long term. I used to be a beast by squating and deadlifting over 300 lbs. I sprinted up and down hills and swung kettlebells. I was in MMA where I forcefully kicked heavy bags, shot in on opponents for double leg takedows. I have and took knee submissions.
I don't want to loose this well working knee, but do I have to give up all the above fun stuff now?
Now I want to know what I will not be able to do long term. I used to be a beast by squating and deadlifting over 300 lbs. I sprinted up and down hills and swung kettlebells. I was in MMA where I forcefully kicked heavy bags, shot in on opponents for double leg takedows. I have and took knee submissions.
I don't want to loose this well working knee, but do I have to give up all the above fun stuff now?
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