badkneesnyc
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- Jun 6, 2022
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I have a second appointment in 2 weeks with the doctor who was rec for my TKR surgery. The apt I would plan to recover in is up 2 flights of steps. I have my partner to do groceries and meals, very grateful, but I'm thinking about going to PT and having to go up and down the stairs for that. Is it realistic to think I can manage with two flights? I'm 58, heavy but in decent shape except for my knees with no other medical issues to date (slightly elevated bp). I have been losing weight with WW.
The doctor has told me it's same day release. I've read here that the hospital will make sure I can do stairs before I go, but just wanted some opinions on the 2 flights. (Boy, this process is nerve-racking).
Also I've started doing some home pre-hab, I've already gone through PT for the knees a couple of times. And I've been going to the gym on the corner to do recumbent bike and upper body strength work once a week.
The doctor has told me it's same day release. I've read here that the hospital will make sure I can do stairs before I go, but just wanted some opinions on the 2 flights. (Boy, this process is nerve-racking).
Also I've started doing some home pre-hab, I've already gone through PT for the knees a couple of times. And I've been going to the gym on the corner to do recumbent bike and upper body strength work once a week.