@SkiBum looks like you are following what your body is telling you and you are mindful of that. Skiing has been a big part of my life and I have not been on skis for 3 years now and this season will be my fourth as I do not feel ready yet. 4 months post op seems early to try but hey you need to have goals and look forward to achieving them, just try not to get too bummed out if you cannot meet them at the given time.
Knee replacement surgery is a roller coaster recovery, I much like you, did very well right out of the gate. By my 10th week I felt great and started to do things I probably shouldn't have done at that stage of recovery. I developed bursitis in my right knee and this took a long time to recover from. It held me back in my recovery and really played on me mentally as I felt defeated and expected so much more from the surgery.
I am not one to sit around and need to be moving and self sufficient so this set back hit me hard. I am 13 months post op BTKR and am now finally starting to feel somewhat normal again. I try to listen to my knees and if they are starting to get sore I stop and rest which is difficult for me. But the knees are improving and I am in such a better place now than I was pre surgery. I look forward to getting back to the slopes some day.
Good job on your recovery to date, always be mindful of your limitations and try not to get discouraged if you fail to meet the expectations you have set.
Take care and good luck.
Knee replacement surgery is a roller coaster recovery, I much like you, did very well right out of the gate. By my 10th week I felt great and started to do things I probably shouldn't have done at that stage of recovery. I developed bursitis in my right knee and this took a long time to recover from. It held me back in my recovery and really played on me mentally as I felt defeated and expected so much more from the surgery.
I am not one to sit around and need to be moving and self sufficient so this set back hit me hard. I am 13 months post op BTKR and am now finally starting to feel somewhat normal again. I try to listen to my knees and if they are starting to get sore I stop and rest which is difficult for me. But the knees are improving and I am in such a better place now than I was pre surgery. I look forward to getting back to the slopes some day.
Good job on your recovery to date, always be mindful of your limitations and try not to get discouraged if you fail to meet the expectations you have set.
Take care and good luck.
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