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Silver, you have to do what is comfortable to you and not much more. That being said, nothing was said to me about not mowing my lawn. I too have a riding mower and I figured if I can drive a car I can mow my lawn. My yard isn't too bumpy though, so I am not having a problem with it.
 
Debbie is right...it's an individual thing. There are no rules as far as when you can do a particular activity. It's all about what is comfortable for you. Your surgery was the end of June, so there certainly was nothing wrong with getting out and about.

I'm curious, though. What exactly was it you were doing that gave you a bumpy ride on transport wheel chairs? Maybe it was something besides the wheel chair ride that caused you to have pain.
 
I really think I just do too much. I work 6 hours a day during the week and then sometimes I go on both days during the weekend. I think that is TOO much at almost 3 months, so I did not much this weekend.
Maybe I need a down day one day a week at this point. What do you think?
Thanks, ladies! Silver
 
I think you need to slow down. That probably is too much for just 3 months out. I know it's hard when you WANT to do things. Hope you can take a few deep breaths and relax some!
 
Thank you all, convincing my mom of that is difficult! She thinks I should be well. She does not remember her two knee replacements.
Thanks for the support!
Silver
 
My protocols at 12 weeks for returning TKRs are in here Phased return to work. I would never allow an employee to be working 6 days a week at that point never mind doing extra at the weekends.
 
The good news is that you really don't have to convince your mom of anything. You're a grown-up now and you can just agree to disagree and then do what you know is right for "you." Then if she wants to discuss it more, change the subject or tell her you need to go now and you'll chat later.
 
Josephine,
I went back to work full time at week 6 for 7 days. I have been part time ever since. Most days I work 4 hours at work and 2 at home. Some days early on, I would take off, maybe one day a week. I am no longer doing that.
So I have been back at work almost 6 weeks at this point. I had no choice and it has been okay.
I also do my PT 3x a week, so it is a very full week.
Yes, I do get tired, but I would probably be nuts if I was at home.
Next week, I fly to Orlando for a full week of work doing a conference, again, no choice. I rented a scooter as I realized I would not be able to walk the halls.
Also, from another thread, I have had no problem taking pain meds with PT. I never had much swelling from the beginning and do not swell much now. My doc told me to take the pain meds at PT so I did.
I am bending 125 on my own and probably would not be at that point if I had not.
It has worked okay for me, I know it does not for anyone.

I wish I had seen all of this BEFORE I schedule my surgery. I would have done it differently. I would NOT have gone back to work at 6 weeks, WAY too early. I am thankful I will be retired for my next knee and can do my own schedule.

Thanks again for all the support.

Silver
 
Hi all,
Thought I would put in an update. Last week I had my huge conference that I was in charge of in Orlando. I survived but it was VERY hard to work 10-11 hours a day. I would eat dinner and go right to bed. I did rent a scooter and that helped a lot!
I have another conference next week in Puerto Rico, but the work will not be as demanding. I will have a scooter there too.
This is my last week of PT (I am sad about that, as I love it!) but I am joining a Silver Sneakers program at the therapy place hoping it will keep me motivated. I am riding my home bike and I love it!
Anyway, this is the SLOWEST thing I have ever done, will be glad when my knee feels normal. I still have tightening below the knee which is annoying and still some pain. I am down to about 3 pain meds in a 24 hour period which is a good thing.
Sometimes only 2 depending on what I am doing. Travel is hard though. I am glad this is my last flight until February.
When I do my other knee, I am not scheduling anything for 6 months!!
When I get back from Puerto Rico, I go back to work full time until I retire Dec.1

Hope everyone else is doing well. Silver
 
Wow...Puerto Rico!!! Take me with you!!!! Hope your time there allows a little R&R on the beach.
 
Sounds good but no beach for me. Maybe the pool! I have to work every single day for 6 days, then fly home.
Last day of PT today, bending 133, woo hoo!
 
Okay, I am approaching 4 months and I feel like I should be farther along than I am with my walking.
I just cannot walk too long yet and I am ready to walk Still so tight and especially below the knee.
When will I be able to start walking further?

Thanks! Silver!
 
Silver, I'm a week behind you and I find that I cannot walk as long and as far as I'd like. I also cannot go very quickly either. I tend to feel "unstable" a good part of the time... I'm waiting for the day I can say I'm glad I did this!!
 
Pam and Silver,
The day will come, you must keep the faith. I think I finally started to feel like I would make it was at about 6 mos. One day it just started to all fall into place, so hang in your day will come.
 
Thanks, Pam and Rose,
It is just so SLOW!!! But thank you, that helped make me feel better!
 
Hi gang,

I now a little over 5 months out, have been retired for one week and have a very unhappy kneecap. I did wrench it last Saturday but not badly. Then I did exercise this week and the weights were harder than usual. I did have a crown on Thursday at the dentist and forgot my dang antibiotics, but I did take them afterwards. The dentist was not worried because he never got below the gum line, but told me to be more vigilant. I just completely forgot, bad!!
But my knee on Thursday just really started feeling lousy. So now on Sat, my kneecap is swollen straight out (not the entire knee like usual) and it really hurts to bend the knee. I am fine when icing and elevating, but walking is painful. I took some advil and have made myself ice and elevate all day today.
Is is something to worry about? Just need to slow down and take it easy? I am walking better but still I do not walk great.

Any advice would be great.
I am supposed to be enjoying retirement!! And finally getting a break and slowing down!!

Thanks. Silver
 
Any time I twist anything I go to the Chiropractor and get it straightened out. I have had my knee and ankle adjusted and both have helped my knee to feel better. I say it is the quickest non-invasive treatment. Ice and rest is always good too. I hope that you feel better soon. (((((hugs)))))
 
Hmm, BJ, had not thought of that. But this hurts pretty badly and hurts when I walk. I have not hurt this badly in awhile. Wondering should I call the doctor or just rest and see if it heals?

Thanks for the hugs! Silver
 
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