It still hurts, if I sit too long. Surgeon prescribed a continuous motion machine for me that automatically bends my knee. I can lay down and still be exercising.

I’m staying at my daughter’s house because UPMC uses their therapists in my home the 1st 2 weeks.
After that I go home and go to outpatient PT.

Knees are tough, they hurt, need to follow doctors orders.

But I’m a Leo.

At the hospital they put a wrist band on me that says fall risk. Daughter made me keep it on to remind me to take it easy.

It takes courage after 70 to decide on surgery. But it sounds like you're already doing well because you took it seriously and did the prep work and the post-work too!
It hasn't even been a week, and you're walking with a cane already. You'll be kicking those field goals any time now!

Glad to hear you are recovering so quickly!

Yes, the pre-surgery exercises help a lot, I'm sure.

But your surgical adventure has given me info that makes it seem reasonable. Thanks

that should be another "pre" exercise! learning to walk correctly with a cane.

I need two good knees. Had issues with one but I know my day is coming!

with that setting records stuff though.

The first three weeks were a nightmare. Try getting off the couch without bending your knees. Three weeks after surgery I was walking around, albeit slowly, without help. Two weeks ago I walked a mile, first a half mile, and 30 minutes later another half. Every day I try something new. I see the surgeon next week to see if / when I can return to racquetball. My physical therapist says I'm way ahead of most people at this stage. I've been doing knee therapy since my knee was scoped 15 years ago when the surgeon said I was looking at buying two new knees. I put off total replacements as long as I could. I still can't run, but walking is easier. Start therapy as soon as possible and don't give up.
I also have 77 years under my belt.

Be nice to yourself!

a few years ago. I was taking her to PT (she also had OT at home post-op for both replacements, where the replacements were a year or two apart), so I saw what all was involved with exercising these. She actually bought a (stationary) recumbent bike to use to exercise the knee.

You are a great example of innovative surgery and a positive/determined outcome! Happy for you!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

... and my knees and hip joints are crunchy. Proof that a rambunctious youth will catch up to you.

I'm considering which to do first. I've got a cataract procedure coming up, and some teeth that have given up the battle, so scheduling is a bit of a chore. I think mobility is the top priority. My wife's already had one hip done, and she's 10 years younger than me.

Good luck in your recuperation!

I have had both knees replaced! Wonders of modern medicine! If you have access to an indoor pool devote the rest of the Winter to in pool walking and exercising. Works wonders!

Glad you are doing well.

Please continue.

I went through TKR last summer and the first two weeks were unpleasant, but it's gotten significantly better since then. I did PT for several weeks after and am walking more or less normally now. I still feel it sometimes but it's nothing bad at all.

Good luck with your recovery!

But go easy on yourself. One of my friends was a little over confident a little too early and ended up falling and breaking the mend and ended up with a whole new replacement, was not a good thing. Pacing yourself is the best plan.

You're going to heal up just fine as long as you pace yourself.

Easy for me to say.,,good luck

Had a golf buddy that had knee replacement.
He was a good boy & did everything recommended during recovery.
He was cleared to play golf about a month sooner than expected.
So, stick with the PT. If you're anything like him, you'll be happy you did it right.

Do the exercises your PT gives you exactly as often, exact number of reps, exact amount of effort. No more. No less.

Remember, no more, no less.

That’s the secret.

Best of luck.

You are doing so great! Congratulations!

(Per our DMs back in February)

Remember to pace yourself, don't overdo it and follow your PT's instructions and advice exactly.

Wonderful to hear! Thanks for letting us know, gab13by13!

Absolutely insane!
Yes, it’s critical to do those exercises ahead of time and follow instructions from doc & pt.
I recovered quite well twice. Not quite age 70.
Did not do the whole regimen for the whole time prior to surgery, and had nowhere near the success you’ve had. Way to go, gab !

You're still partially anesthetized, so yes, 121 isn't abnormal.

Keep up the good work and please keep us posted.

But the Seattle Seahawks' punter was having back spasms. Keep your phone close.

Hope that you continue to recover well, and are back to your regular activities in record time! Stay well.

Hope you can enjoy your bionic knee pain-free once it’s all healed.

My sis is doing pre PT, so probably sometime next year for the worst one if not both at a later date for the second one.

Goid to hear about a good experience. 👍

best of luck for a speedy recovery.

You're going to need that knee for all the GOP ass-kicking we'll be doing together over the coming months and years. Stay healthy!

Steve Austin jumped over a fence. Have you tried that yet?