Hi there from Auckland, New Zealand, I found this site last weekend and it has been very informative. I've made friends with a lovely Californian lady who had the same surgery as I am having and at 9 weeks out she is doing great, which is very encouraging.
I'm very active and still walk for an hour 4 mornings a week and go to the gym on the other three mornings. I am hating the thought of not being able to exercise for so long, as it has been part of my life for over 30 years. I guess I just wore my knees out!
After reading the post surgery forum on here, it really hit home what a big op this is and for how long afterwards I will have to rest. I am struggling with that, along with anxiety about post surgical pain management.
I am having an oxinium implant which is supposed to have a longer life than previous implants and I will have a general anaesthetic plus a an epidural which stays in for 1-2 days post op.
I'm very active and still walk for an hour 4 mornings a week and go to the gym on the other three mornings. I am hating the thought of not being able to exercise for so long, as it has been part of my life for over 30 years. I guess I just wore my knees out!
After reading the post surgery forum on here, it really hit home what a big op this is and for how long afterwards I will have to rest. I am struggling with that, along with anxiety about post surgical pain management.
I am having an oxinium implant which is supposed to have a longer life than previous implants and I will have a general anaesthetic plus a an epidural which stays in for 1-2 days post op.