TKR liam2015: 1 Year Anniversary, Life Goes On!

[mechellec]

I am glad you are doing so well! Sounds like a great recovery!

 

[liam2015]

Thank you @skigirl.

 

[skigirl]

no problem!!

 

[liam2015]

Update to my "1 Year Anniversary" post: I rode my city bike outside for the first time in over a year. I had been practising with it (occasionally) on trainers in the house since my first full pedal rotation at 7 months post op. Bring on "bike and barge" trip 2019 (maybe).

 

[Jockette]

That is so exciting!!!

 

[sistersinhim]

Hot diggity! Bike riding is so freeing! Great news!

 

[4quilts]

@liam2015 such great news. Every accomplishment brings a feeling of relief.

 

[SusieShoes]

Free range bike riding! You're unstoppable now.

 

[kmak81230]

Yeah for bike riding outside @liam2015! I hope your spring and summer will be full of all of the activities you love and had to give up last summer.

 

[liam2015]

Update: I have never had my "final" range of motion measured but since i was having physio recently for a broken elbow surgery, i asked the physiotherapist to measure my knees as well as my elbow. My flexion in my TKR knee is 125 degrees and in my natural knee is 140 degrees. I have no pain in my knee and complete functionality. I'm very happy with the results of my surgery. I hope everyone had a fun, safe and happy holiday season. We're off to Negril on Saturday for a well-needed vacation in the fresh air, sunshine, beach and ocean. No swimming for me though, dr's orders, i'm only allowed to float.

 

[sistersinhim]

Enjoy your time away. Floating sounds wonderful!

 

[kmak81230]

Safe travels @liam2015! Congrats on the great TKR recover! Enjoy your floating