Two Months Out

[AZgirl]

Hi Everyone,

My TKR was Sept. 8 and I just wanted to say that after a couple of months things have been going much better. I finished outpatient therapy a couple weeks ago and am faithfully doing the exercises and bike riding every day. I have no pain and the swelling seems to have stopped. My ROM is increasing gradually though I'm not sure what it is now. My doctor is satisfied and so am I.

I went Christmas shopping and was on my feet a couple hours with no pain and today I washed my car. My knee feels like the unoperated one and I almost can forget I had surgery. The two legs work together now when I walk which hasn't been the case for several years.

About two or three weeks after surgery I felt so discouraged I thought I would never get here! I just wanted to tell those who are still in the early days after surgery that you will be fine one of these days and not beat yourself up if your progress isn't too great. It will come with time.

Thanks for all the great advice from the Bonesmarties.

Bridget

 

[Dawnie]

Thank you Brigette, I love it when people post to give all of us hope.
I am pleased your operation was a great success, you have given me a boost just when I need it. XX

 

[Max Wallace]

Great inspirational story, everyone needs to hear successes like yours. There is no telling how many people you will effect by telling your recovery story. Keep it up, I am 1 year out and I can tell you it only gets better. I find things every day or two that 1 year ago I would never have attempted or if I did I would have been in pain for days. Just this weekend I was hunting and climbed a hill thats about 150 yard high at a 30degree incline, I climbed this 4 times over the weekend. In the last 5 years I had bought a 4 wheeler to make the trip It's great to get your life back and do things you love.

 

[Judles]

And Max likes to walk the malls, too, as I remember!!! (0)

 

[Jamie]

Great report, Bridget...thanks so much for taking time to post! It will keep getting better as time goes by. We'll be waiting to hear from you again!!

 

[Texas]

hey Bridgett i love your story boy you gave me hope for sure thank you.........I hope you continue to improve....great job you did it.!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Josephine]

Excellent! You are good to post your report - it so encourages others.