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Nice day in the pool. There was another Y member that showed up that had a TKR a year ago. She has taught some water walking classes at the Y. She took me under her wing and we worked out together in the 12ft pool with Buoyancy belts and flotation dumbells. I must say im really loving the pool workouts. The Y has all kinds of water workout equipment and brand new belts! :dancy: Had PT also today did about 15-20 minutes in the pilates studio. I've never did pilates so nice to try something different. Overall a good day.

@ Kelly thats a cute quilt!

Margie
 
Janet2012 said:
So I was surprised today that the walk in steps at the pool were gone. I nearly fell into the pool trying to get down the built in steps. Didn't know how I was going to get out, but with some mathmatical calculations as to which knee to lead off with, etc., I got out succesfully with no pushing and pulling assistance from the lifeguard. My knee may not have quite enough bend, but at least I still have some muscles to help me!
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Thank you for bringing this to everyone's attention! Every swimming pool MUST be equipped with an ADA compliant set of stairs whether they be cemented in or portable. When I wrote a note to the fitness center, they were quick to add the steps and now everyone can use the lap pool!:biggrin:

Oh, and I tried to answer you about how to get into your swimsuit on my ipad but it sometimes eats my messages. So here is goes!:wink1:

I put my swimsuit on at home and this is the way I do it. Remember that my knee is in two pieces so I can only get 100 ROM if I grimace now and I am certainly NOT going to do that! :th_heehee:
What I do is I sit down and put my feet in the holes. Earlier when I was in recovery I had a grabber close by that I could pull the swimsuit up to my hands. Anyway, I reach down and pull it up to my rear, and then stand and pull it the rest of the way up.

This method will work for anyone because as you all know I was a very big gal when I first started this process, and even though I have lost a lot of weight (I am still working on it):wink1: and I can still see this as beneficial for anyone. If you want to put your swimsuit on at the gym, they usually have shower chairs for privacy and you can do the same thing there. After swimming it is easy to take off.
 
Thanks Sonja! I put my suit on at home. I have long legs, so it's a long reach to my feet. I'll have to get one of those reaching things.

The pool I go to is closing Thursday for four months, so they moved the steps to the high school where they will be holding the classes. But I don't know why they didn't wait until Thursday afternoon. You should have seen us all trying different techniques to get out!

You must be so anxious for this week to unfold! I hope it all goes your way!
 
skigirl said:
wehyam, I really hope you throw those old ski boots away. Now is a good time to look for something on sale. Get a softer boot--even a beginner boot is better than those old things from your storage shed!!! I see some people bring old boots in to the ski swap that have mouse nests in them...
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Kelly .. mouses nests? I dont think so.. not in our shed.. the rats eat them.
BUT.. I know you're right..
and I will.. JUST as soon as I know I'm going to go with the 'Able Bodied' skiing (in my case this has to be a bit of a misnomer), rather than get myself another sit-ski. The disabled skiing coach at the snow dome thinks I'm daft thinking of going back to AB skiing given my competence on a sitski. BUT I often felt a bit 'dishonest' on my sitski given that I wasnt a real cripple. I've never been good on decisions.
I've dug out my old snow board 'hard boots'.. too.. Ahh.. that brings back memories... and the older I get the better I was too.

regards
 
Yes, we are all like that--the stories in the locker room are all after skiing!!!

I am trained to work with disabled skiers and have worked with folks in a sit ski--it if fun the first time you take someone out in one. A long tether connects you to the ski and you have to ski opposite the sit ski---if you get too close to the sit ski's path, it becomes "crack the whip". We all took turns in and out of the sit ski and it does take a lot of skill to ski on one. Do you use a mono ski ? We take out the wounded warriors who are mostly young men--they are so excited to be able to go fast They are amazing--we have to try to keep up with them at first. Later, we point out the skills they need to go that fast!!! Do you have para olympic events in the uk?
 
Janet2012 said:
So I was surprised today that the walk in steps at the pool were gone. I nearly fell into the pool trying to get down the built in steps. Didn't know how I was going to get out, but with some mathmatical calculations as to which knee to lead off with, etc., I got out succesfully with no pushing and pulling assistance from the lifeguard. My knee may not have quite enough bend, but at least I still have some muscles to help me!
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Akkk! Trying to get in the pool today, my worse knee hit right on the edge of the pool, right in the joint of the knee! It was purple before I even got out of the pool! Up and icing now...
 
Sorry to hear that Janet.. bit worrying that a knock can set off damage that easily..
 
Yikes -poor Janet . Those pools can be dangerous...I love the water but have had to give up deep water aqua fit because it is just too rigorous - kicking, twisting, etc. Ah well, back to the bike and water walking --and dog walking of course !
 
skigirl said:
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I am trained to work with disabled skiers and have worked with folks in a sit ski--...
We all took turns in and out of the sit ski and it does take a lot of skill to ski on one.
Do you use a mono ski ?
We take out the wounded warriors who are mostly young men--they are so excited to be able to go fast They are amazing--we have to try to keep up with them at first. Later, we point out the skills they need to go that fast!!!
Do you have para olympic events in the uk?
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Hey ho ski girl...
really interesting..
I like to think I'm quite good.. that's me in the 'avatar' getting a little big air..
I use the mono-ski.. After the next jump the seat broke...

I go every year to a disabled ski-school in Are, Sweden.. It gets my value system recalibrated.. One of my best moments came a year or so back.. I was in the mono, my instructor (Able bodied on skis) said this young woman (also AB) was coming to ski with us for a couple of days. I thought she was thinking about learning to be an instructor. She didnt have a lot of english. Anyway at the end of day 2 she gave me a big hug, thanks and a bit tearful, left... What's that about I asked.. "Her husband has been crippled in an accident and she wanted to find out what it would be like to come skiing with him at the school next season.." Seems we done alright..
And what skiing can do for kids with cerebal palsy (spastics) .. and spina biffada.. its amazing...

The UK has a paralympic ski team.. My only association with them is that as a beginner, I was taught by the woman in charge of the development squad (Rachel).
Actually, I think maybe too much emphasis is placed on the elite skiers (and other para-olympians). I'd rather see a couple of dozen disabled kids on the slopes for a weeks holiday than the elite team flying to New Zealand for off season training.. but... the world is what it is.

A bit off topic this.. whats your opinion on knee braces for TKR skiers!!

regards
 
Wow, all this ski and snowboard talk really interests and inspires me. I have a 25 yo son who had a massive stroke as an infant and has limited use of his entire right side but is a level 1 snowboard instructor.

But back to the pool. My doctor told me that I could not immerse my knee until 6 weeks post surgery. He said no bathtub, no swimming pools... When I asked he just gave me one of those 'that's the way it is' answers. Does anyone know what is up with the 'no immersion' rule that he gave me?:scratch:
 
He wants to be absolutely certain that your incision has healed--closed completely. Water with all the bacteria in it could cause a serious infection if there was any area of the incision not completely sealed. Partly he's covering his rear, but he's also looking out for you.It's better to be safe than sorry!
 
Hi All, so glad to have found these posts! Went to the gym today for the first time since my TKR , signed up for a personal training session to help me re-learn what will help my recovery and also hopefully keep my other knee going longer and then went in pool - and it was great! did quite a bit of walking and swimming on my back kicking my legs up and down and then did a bit of breaststroke. Felt odd at first as could feel new kneee "clunk" a bit but took it easy with a break in the steam room. Since I got home my operated knee has felt so much less "tense" and is much better on stairs. Thank you for all the ideas for new exercises - will definitely keep going
 
I used a brace before my tkr and it helped me quite a bit while skiing and hiking.
after tkr I see no reason to wear one. However, two of the ski instructors with fake knees wear neoprene braces with little metal joints. K
 
I think I'm to blame for some cross threading here.. knee braces .. water exercises.. boarding skiing...

However. Its really interesting how some people regard TKR as a reason to throw their braces in the 'trash' and others.. er dont..

I never wore knee braces when my knees were bad and now they're 'fixed' (??) I'm wondering whether it would be a good idea..is it because I dont trust these knees.. oh yes I can walk up and down stairs without holding on the bannisters.. but would I trust them doing short swings down an icy path? Hmm

MAYBE the best thing is to work on the quads for a few more months and see about it then..

regards
 
I really agree, I remember my first day on skis (without braces) and my great delight in finding that my knees were stable and did not hurt!!
 
It is great to hear that several members have been encouraged to go to the pool . Those of us who do exercises in the water know that it works and that it is fun! Try to practice you own routine and and do your own "water ballet"! Just hum your favorite tune while you are your thing.
 
jwehyam said:
I think I'm to blame for some cross threading here.. knee braces .. water exercises.. boarding skiing...

It all takes place in or on H2O, liquid or solid, just swimming by another name. What about powder, best of both worlds.

The water is great come on in!
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I would love to ski again, but I will be content snowmobiling instead. I have an ankle that I wrecked playing Basketball in high cchool, and the ligaments are loose. I am not going to take any chances and then tell everyone about my ankle surgery, and then have to explain to Dr. Maale why I need two new knees!:hysterical: I think he would kill me.:th_heehee:

I will stick to swimming, biking, and my beloved treadmill! When I am well, my husband wants to take me to Alaska. We will go to Wyoming in July to the UCross ranch while he works and I sit back and relax:biggrin:
 
Wow Sonja, Ucross is one of the places that I would like to visit in Wyoming. There is an artists in residence program there and I would like to apply for it. You will have to tell me all about it after you go. Kelly
 
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