The allergist cleared me of nickel allergy, though he did note a very mild irritative response, which he put in the report. He also determined I am allergic to gold. Hmmm. I'm pretty sure I won't be getting gold (solid or plated) prostheses put into my knees. How impractical would that be? (Though part of me thinks it would be awesome.) On the plus side also, I'm not allergic to any of the other implant metals and plastics, samples of which, per my OS instructions, were taped to my arm for two days. We'll see what the surgeon determines by way of replacement parts. If I pass the rest of the medical clearances later this month, I should be good to go.
At this point, with a month to go to BTKR, should I be doing more in the way of exercises? The instructions I got gave me gluteal squeezes, pushing the knee down onto the bed, and heel presses (press heels down onto the bed). I've been doing those. I can't really walk for long distances, but would it be of any help if I walk what I can each morning without severe pain? Half a block or so? Or would I be better off babying my knees until surgery? I am working on my (admittedly pathetic) upper body strength. Yay for armchairs!