PKR PoorlyKnees’ road to recovery

[Layla]

Congrats on your fourth place win in the competition over last weekend! That's awesome!
Best Wishes for encouraging / satisfying feedback from your PT on Thursday.
A great week to you!
@PoorlyKnees

 

[PoorlyKnees]

May 11th: The End of the Beginning?
“Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning” - Winston Churchill.

Physio…..ver!
I had my 5th physio appointment, as planned. I’ve been working really hard doing all the exercises he recommended to stimulate my quads and glutes, so I was delighted when he was clearly surprised by the range of motion I could achieve.

Gold Star
He was impressed with the confidence I had doing the wall squats and the absence of any limp or bias when I walked.

It Ain’t Over Yet
He’s given me more exercises to perform to continue with the muscle development and I will embrace these with my usual enthusiasm.

The End of the Beginning
The final conversation we had related to my other knee which is pretty painful due to arthritis on the medial surfaces. He said “speak to the surgeon” So, I’m going to put the work in and meet with the surgeon on June 1st to see when I can get tgg he e other knee done.

 

[PoorlyKnees]

Oh yes, I forgot to say….the physio signed me off. No more appointments!

 

[PoorlyKnees]

May 18th: 11 Weeks Post Op
It’s back to work for me! I can’t avoid it any longer. I do landscaping, garden maintenance and decorating so I spend a lot of my time on my feet.

Love my New Knee
The first day was a bit of a challenge but I am amazed at how quickly my new knee has adapted. I have no pain from my new knee at all.

On My Knees
I even found myself kneeling to do some work. I hadn’t even noticed until I decided to stand up.

 

[EalingGran]

That is amazing! You are doing incredibly well.

 

[Layla]

Happy Three Month Anniversary!
I hope all continues to go well for you. Stay safe and have a wonderful Summer!
@PoorlyKnees

 

[PoorlyKnees]

June 1st: 3 Month Anniversary
Yes, 3 months have passed since I had my PKR. I had my final catch up with my surgeon.
How did it go?
He was very happy with my progress and his enthusiasm and positivity about both the robotically assisted procedure and the results makes me feel very fortunate.
Looking back
I’d been anticipating knee replacement surgery for 12 years but was consistently advised to wait for as long as possible. I felt that the time was right.
And the results?
I could not be happier with the results. The arthritic pain has gone; mobility and range of motion is almost completely restored; the numbness around the joint has reduced to an area about the diameter of a hen’s egg; my leg is straighter and the joint feels far more stable.
So what happens next?
I have an MRI booked for the right knee. I will (hopefully) be having a similar PKR later this year.

 

[Layla]

Happy Four Month Anniversary!
Let us know if you get, Righty, scheduled and if so...hopefully you'll share your journey with us once again.
A great rest of the weekend to you!
@PoorlyKnees