Today marks 3 months post op for my RTKR!! All in all going pretty well. Have been slowly getting back into my regular exercise routine although the 5 days straight of Treadmill walking and Elliptical work last week left me sore over the weekend. I "rested" from those activities but mother nature presented me with a different challenge....7.5 inches of snow to clear from the drive and walks!!! Even with the use of my snow blower, a lot of the snow had to be moved by shovel....especially the end of the drive following the plow coming through!
Anyway, with the exercises and snow removal, I was sore in areas that's not been used a lot as I've rehabbed
....my knee did "ok"....some stiffness due to the cold tempd and slight swelling.
Got back to my treadmill yesterday for a couple of miles of brisk walking....my knee was not happy with me last night; had to do some icing and elevating to handle the discomfort (as I point out below...the Knee is In Charge!). Better today and my elliptical session this morning went well.
During the fall I was able to take care of all of the leaves and other projects; I guess that's what delayed my getting back to my regular exercise routine. Also our trip back south for Thanksgiving affected the exercise schedule. I was able to get some walks in while there. Rather than driving straight through 10+ hours we broke up our drive to about 5 hours each way to avoid aggravating the knee. Pleasant relaxing drive and trip!!
My LTKR knee is now 10 months out. Really seems to be doing quite well....only occasional discomfort; cold weather creates some stiffness. I look forward to my right knee catching up to the left one.
Had intended to list some things I've learned during the TKR's of 2013....and I still do. But one thing I have and continue to learn is the Knee(s) is in charge!!! They'll both remind me of who's the boss if I don't pay attention.
Merry Christmas to all!! :xmas-merry:
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. He'll coach me for a few more sessions. He's in a Masters Swimming program. Our daughter was a competitive swimmer (HS & College); she wanted me to get the coaching since she's not here locally to do the instructions. So with the with the weight machines, elliptical, treadmill, and pool time this week my legs are sore but that will pass.
