TKR ironclm's recovery

[Wanttobebiking]

Hi there, I too had a long relationship with my two PTs when they told me there was nothing more they could do for me, I was devastated. It felt like a death sentence, but actually they were telling me you are doing great and the rest is up to you and will just take time. I am swimming, biking, hiking, skiing, curling, and talking long walks. The only thing that still hurts somewhat is descending stairs. So ready to be done with that too. Congrats and it sounds like you had a great PT.

 

[LoveGiants]

@ironclm and @Roy Gardiner - I can't tell you how happy I am to hear about riding post-TKR. I miss my bike so much and hope to get back to it. I've never raced, but rode around 100 miles/week.

You give me hope.

 

[ironclm]

Thanks all. And yes, there IS hope and light at the end of the tunnel. It took me 9 months to see it though!

And, I start ice skating lessons next week! I skated as a kid on the pond in the winter but I want to learn how to skate correctly. Falling in love with hockey has done that. My orthopedic surgeon said it was fine once I got my leg strength back and the PT says go for it.


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[ironclm]

So this happened Wednesday night. 3rd place out of 4).

And today, I got back on ice skates. First time in probably 30 years.

https://instagram.com/p/BHFUw03jnTe/




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[Pumpkin]

Congratulations!!

 

[Suz]

That is SO WONDERFUL!! Good for YOU!!

 

[uva55]

Good for you

 

[ironclm]

Thanks all! I feel pretty good today, considering the instructor made me squat down and fall over about five times and get back up off the ice. That was a little difficult. I definitely need to work on hip and core strength. But my knee feels fine. ⛸⛸⛸[emoji106]


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[newlybionic]

You are truly an inspiration. Cycling and now ice skating? I'm still working on walking the right way!

 

[Suz]

I'm still working on walking the right way!

Same here Marian-

Looking forward to hearing more of your incredible journey @ironclm!

 

[sistersinhim]

As am I!

 

[ironclm]

Thanks everyone.

Marian - We did a lot of practicing of walking "right" and it finally clicked in. A friend told me that he had never seen me walk without a limp (since we didn't meet until 2012), so that was nice to hear.

Sunday I rode 15 miles and my lower leg muscles are a bit sore, but mostly since they haven't been used like you do skating. Now I really need to get back to working on strength overall on a serious basis.