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Well work is getting back to normal and I am doing ok. According to my Fitbit I am getting over 8000 steps during the day. Going home, icing elevating and stretching that IT band, pesky darn!


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Yep, that IT band can be an issue, especially when going back to a job full of activity. Keep icing, elevating in the evening. I used to lay down on the side of my bed and let my TKR hang down, stretching it out as much as possible.
 
Yup, I get my robe belt and stretch it to the side. 6 more weeks then off to vacations


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So my neighbour loaned me her bike and I rode through the neighbourhood, about 2 miles. Very excited.


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That is wonderful! You have a reason to be excited!
 
Riding a bike for 2 miles - that's great!
 
:bicycle1: I'm very impressed! I found out last year that they saying once you know how to ride a bike you won't forget is not true for me. Maybe after this recovery.
 
This week I have stopped the opiods. Just tylenol as needed. I wanted to feel the reality of my knee and its not bad. I have had 10000 steps for a few days. Still healing but getting back to normal is cool. Appitite came back and so did the pounds.


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10,000 steps a day is outstanding for only 2 1/2 months out! Wonderful! I know what you mean about the weight coming back on. I had lost 20 before my surgery and gained 16 back. I am so disappointed in myself. With you being so active, I bet your weight will come back off.
 
Congrats on the bike! That's my next step.


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I am feeling like I am handling being back at work well and am ready to get regular cardio inboard. Walked a mile tonight, thats home this week and will build slowly to the goal of 3 miles. I dont think I would be where I am if I had not slowed down in the early weeks and spent modt time resting, elevating and icing.


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I'd say build up by adding a few minutes every week and if you notice pain back off. You'll be done with school soon though, so more time for walking.
 
I use a Fitbit to measure my steps/miles. You would be surprised how much you walk just in a normal day of living! I'm doing at least 2 1/2 miles just walking around in the house and yard doing nothing special! I bet you do, too.
 
Go for it flyaway! It's a good incentive. But, be sure to not overdo!
 
Not going to overdo it at all! Just curious how much walking I am doing on an average day at home.
 
I am up to 1.7 miles and feeling very good with it. I stretch every morning my hips, hammie, IT, and thighs. Love the stretches I learned in PT. I am not in pain but do have short twinges, maybe just bubba becoming more me as nerves and muscles get stronger and grow back. I believe that the best thing I did was chill during weeks 3-8 , ice elevate and rest. Love this site and the friends made.


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Oh, with my walks this week I am getting in about 14000 steps a day.


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