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Revised PKR to TKR Tosh's PKR to TKR Recovery.
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Sorry to post it here, but it was the only way. It's not a huge issue for me, as I don't really use it, but I was replying to someone and kept getting that. I also tried to reply to you on our original DM from last year, but got the same issue.
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No worries at all. Thank you.
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Hey there - home safe and sound, but two nights in, the air conditioner died. Even though it's October, in South Florida, it still feels like August. Three nights in a hotel while we waited for a new AC to be installed. All good - the hotel was 3 blocks away, and we always wanted to stay in this place to see what it was like. Well anyway, back to the knees. I packed up to 100 pain patches, but never wore more than 10. I'll take that as either the nerve intensity has abated a little or I'm getting used to it. I started going downstairs with more ease by the end of the trip, but still needs a step or two before it's more than just tolerable. Here's the cool part, and please don't fret, as it happened by mistake. I got tripped up by a cobblestone that jumped out of the ground and grabbed me 
. I pushed up on my left leg to jump slightly, and landed on my right leg. To my surprise, there was no pain in the knee joint itself. The progression of thoughts and feelings -1. Oh s**t this is gonna hurt; 2. Stick the landing; 3. Um, that landing felt normal; 4. Um, that was painless in the joint; 5. OMG this may be a good thing; 6. Holy ****, it didn't hurt when I stuck that landing; 7. I'm kinda excited. A few days later, I went on a 3mi walk. I tested the joint again by jogging about 10-12 steps - still no pain in the joint. Don't worry - I walked the rest of the way, but it was an elating feeling. There's still pressure in there, so I'm not pushing anything. The pressure is focused around the knee cap/patella. It could be that, or the top of fibula where the bottom implants are. Either way, still something there healing for a while longer. The left knee was more sore the next morning, but he'll have to wait a little longer before getting his revision. Going back to the gym. I split the time between PT exercises and other body part strength training. Oddly, the bicycle isn't yet possible. For now, I start on a recumbent bike machine and walk. Swimming isn't ready for me yet either, as I tested that on Saturday and it didn't feel good enough to confidently do a lap. Thank goodness for my local YMCA - they've been really supportive. Italy was wonderful. Top takeaways:
. I pushed up on my left leg to jump slightly, and landed on my right leg. To my surprise, there was no pain in the knee joint itself. The progression of thoughts and feelings -1. Oh s**t this is gonna hurt; 2. Stick the landing; 3. Um, that landing felt normal; 4. Um, that was painless in the joint; 5. OMG this may be a good thing; 6. Holy ****, it didn't hurt when I stuck that landing; 7. I'm kinda excited. A few days later, I went on a 3mi walk. I tested the joint again by jogging about 10-12 steps - still no pain in the joint. Don't worry - I walked the rest of the way, but it was an elating feeling. There's still pressure in there, so I'm not pushing anything. The pressure is focused around the knee cap/patella. It could be that, or the top of fibula where the bottom implants are. Either way, still something there healing for a while longer. The left knee was more sore the next morning, but he'll have to wait a little longer before getting his revision. Going back to the gym. I split the time between PT exercises and other body part strength training. Oddly, the bicycle isn't yet possible. For now, I start on a recumbent bike machine and walk. Swimming isn't ready for me yet either, as I tested that on Saturday and it didn't feel good enough to confidently do a lap. Thank goodness for my local YMCA - they've been really supportive. Italy was wonderful. Top takeaways:- Lake Maggiore (maj-OR-ray) - Lake Como's poor cousin, but it's awesome. They were surprised to see Americans. Love the local spots like this
- Treviso - pint sized version of Florence, half the price too, but just as awesome
- Milan and Florence were beautiful in their own way
- Trains are cool in Europe
- heck, so much is cooler in Europe
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Too bad your three day getaway happened almost as soon as you arrived home from your one month Italy vacay.
That hotel stay three blocks from home may have felt like a mini escape had it happened further out from your return. Oh well...ay least your back in biz with the AC.
It sounds like you're doing really well, Tosh. Glad you're making steady progress and willing to take the time to share it here. The good / bad, funny and informative. Love it all! Have a wonderful day and rest of the week!
That hotel stay three blocks from home may have felt like a mini escape had it happened further out from your return. Oh well...ay least your back in biz with the AC.
You're too funny!I got tripped up by a cobblestone that jumped out of the ground and grabbed me
It sounds like you're doing really well, Tosh. Glad you're making steady progress and willing to take the time to share it here. The good / bad, funny and informative. Love it all! Have a wonderful day and rest of the week!
So glad to read that you has such a great time in Italy and that your knees held up for all that walking! I love Lake Maggiore -- especially the fact that it doesn't draw all the tourist crowds and it gives you more a feeling for local life.
Be patient with yourself on the biking and swimming -- remember, at 4 months post-op, you are only 1/3 of the way through this year-long recovery!
Be patient with yourself on the biking and swimming -- remember, at 4 months post-op, you are only 1/3 of the way through this year-long recovery!
