referee54
Former BoneSmart staff member
- Joined
- Dec 21, 2007
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- 70
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- Northern Part of the Buckeye State
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- Male
Yep, November 8th, 2007, I had a bilateral TKR. For those of you who are relatively new to this and are experiencing some challenging times, I can tell you that it was definitely worth the effort, the amazement, the wonder, and the (at times) agony of PT. I am now basically back to normal and I ride my bike to school whenever the weather is conducive (well, at least for Northeast Ohio.) I umpired my 14th State Baseball Championship this past spring, and I am enjoying life now more than I could have ever imagined back in the gloomy days of arthritis.
You folks that have just had it done, are going through the early dark days post-op and PT, or are contemplating having the TKR...there is indeed hope. It does take months of hard work---a has been stated before, the surgeon does the easy part---the rest is up to you. It surely, without a doubt has turned my life around, and unquestionably, it can do the same to you, as well.
I cannot believe how hard I had to work in PT, but every effort was rewarded. There were times that I began to question---"Would this silly little limp ever go away?" It did. Remember---and I had to learn this, as well---while you have a schedule that you want your body to keep during the PT, etc.---the Good Lord has His own---and that ultimately will be the schedule that will be yours. I was frustrated at times, but in the end, it did work out---it just took a little longer than I expected.
The rest, as they say, is history. If you are down and depressed, and you are frustrated by the therapy sessions and see no progress, it will come. Trust me, your hard work will be rewarded.
Remember, your knees didn't get that way over night, nor will they heal overnight; but ultimately, for a tremendous part of it, your hard work, your attitude, and your dedication to improving all aspects of your life are what counts, and you will be rewarded.
Peace,
Tim C.
You folks that have just had it done, are going through the early dark days post-op and PT, or are contemplating having the TKR...there is indeed hope. It does take months of hard work---a has been stated before, the surgeon does the easy part---the rest is up to you. It surely, without a doubt has turned my life around, and unquestionably, it can do the same to you, as well.
I cannot believe how hard I had to work in PT, but every effort was rewarded. There were times that I began to question---"Would this silly little limp ever go away?" It did. Remember---and I had to learn this, as well---while you have a schedule that you want your body to keep during the PT, etc.---the Good Lord has His own---and that ultimately will be the schedule that will be yours. I was frustrated at times, but in the end, it did work out---it just took a little longer than I expected.
The rest, as they say, is history. If you are down and depressed, and you are frustrated by the therapy sessions and see no progress, it will come. Trust me, your hard work will be rewarded.
Remember, your knees didn't get that way over night, nor will they heal overnight; but ultimately, for a tremendous part of it, your hard work, your attitude, and your dedication to improving all aspects of your life are what counts, and you will be rewarded.
Peace,
Tim C.