PKR Zab’s recovery thread.

[zab]

Hi all well 16 weeks out - recovery is going well not really experienced any major set backs went for a long beach walk with the dog at the weekend about 8ks all in on soft sand and the only thing that was sore the next day was muscles which is good, still going to PT but now every 3 weeks and purely concentrating on recovering the strength in the operated leg due to muscle atrophy, I'm cycling 10KM every morning Mon-Fri concentrating on increasing resistance whilst reducing the time taken to complete the 10k's. I'm also doing a Mon-Wed-Fri leg workout consisting of 2 sets of 15 each of box squats, step ups, single leg partial squats, leg extensions with an ankle weight, yoga ball hamstring curl and 5 minutes on a wobble board with the operated leg throwing a tennis ball against the wall and catching it (love this one give great confidence in the new knee)

Unaided ROM now 125 and 0, so those early on in the process stick with it there is light at the end of the tunnel.

 

[zab]

Hi all so 7 years out tomorrow - someone at work mentioned they have been advised they need a TKR so I figured I'd send them a link to BoneSmart because of how helpful I found it back in the day.

As for me my PKR seems to be going strong, not many things I can't do. I still go to the gym daily to do weights and cardio, I play 18 holes of golf at least once a week where I walk the course mostly with a push buggy for my clubs, unless it's particularly long or hilly then I hire a cart.

Carrying heavy stuff for too long aggravates the knee so I try not to and I choose not to run as that can be painful.

Overall, I'm happy with the result it's not perfect but much better than how it was pre-op, just hope I don't have to have a TKR anytime soon.

 

[Jockette]

Thanks so much for coming back with an update, we often wonder how members are doing, long after their surgery. I’m glad you’re doing well and happy with your results.

 

[Jamie]

And thank you as well for the kind words regarding BoneSmart and for recommending us to others. We love it when our members do that! It’s great to hear you’re doing so well. But always remember we’re here if you need us at some point in time. And….more importantly, we love hearing that your bionic joint is doing well and taking you all the places you want to go.

 

[sistersinhim]

Thank you so much for your encouaging post. You are proof that this surgery works and allows those having it, that they can get back to a normal life.

 

[Layla]

Welcome back, zab!
Happy Seven YEAR Anniversary!
It's wonderful that you thought to stop by with an update. Thanks for taking the time to share such a thoughtful message with all of us. It is meaningful to read that the forum was helpful to you and we thank you for steering others in this direction because of your experience here. Your kindness means a lot.
Cheers to many more adventures in life.
@zab

 

[Legseleven]

Great news, well done.