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The Wizard

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17. I did both in early September
Sun Dec 1, 2024, 02:25 PM
Dec 2024

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.

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Well I Got My New Knee [View all] gab13by13 Dec 2024 OP
Glad you are doing so well! Nt spooky3 Dec 2024 #1
Thanks, gab13by13 Dec 2024 #3
That's pretty normal. I hope you will keep seeing improvement. Hang in there! nt spooky3 Dec 2024 #46
Congratulations gab13by13, Are you still at UPMC Magee? or are you home? Good luck to you.on your recovery. debm55 Dec 2024 #2
I got out on noon on Thanksgiving gab13by13 Dec 2024 #6
News of your amazing progress makes my day! Scrivener7 Dec 2024 #4
I should have laid back some gab13by13 Dec 2024 #7
Glad you're doing well nt XanaDUer2 Dec 2024 #5
Thanks gab13by13 Dec 2024 #8
I'm so glad! viva la Dec 2024 #9
Good for you! SheltieLover Dec 2024 #10
You're my hero, i need 1 (or 2) and have put it off dem4decades Dec 2024 #11
that's great! i'm really happy for you! nt orleans Dec 2024 #12
I sucked using a cane Kali Dec 2024 #13
Good to hear! Phentex Dec 2024 #14
I'm glad you are doing so well. LoisB Dec 2024 #15
Good job, good advice and good to hesr. Be careful KPN Dec 2024 #16
I did both in early September The Wizard Dec 2024 #17
Great news! Marthe48 Dec 2024 #18
One of my sisters got a new knee and new hip (she has had RA for about 30 years) BumRushDaShow Dec 2024 #19
Excellent! KitFox Dec 2024 #20
I'm very happy for you! Erda Dec 2024 #21
You and I are the same age... GiqueCee Dec 2024 #22
Congratulations! homegirl Dec 2024 #23
Very wise of you! Lulu KC Dec 2024 #24
Good for you! Glad you're doing well mountain grammy Dec 2024 #25
Yeah LetMyPeopleVote Dec 2024 #26
It's no fun. COL Mustard Dec 2024 #27
Congrats! 2naSalit Dec 2024 #28
You must be conscientious about therapy or scar tissue will form and you'll have reduced motion surfered Dec 2024 #29
Good Work! ProfessorGAC Dec 2024 #30
Secret to fastest recovery Bobstandard Dec 2024 #31
Keep doing your PT Old Crank Dec 2024 #32
Great news! Your diligence paid off FakeNoose Dec 2024 #33
Whoa! Laffy Kat Dec 2024 #34
Glad to know all went well with your surgery. DinahMoeHum Dec 2024 #35
Awwwwww... that's TERRIFIC post-Thanksgiving news! calimary Dec 2024 #36
Awesome 🤩 Duncanpup Dec 2024 #37
Good job, you. sorcrow Dec 2024 #38
121 degrees that night? Just Jerome Dec 2024 #39
On the night of surgery COL Mustard Dec 2024 #44
Glad to hear you are recovering nicely. Mr.Bill Dec 2024 #40
Don't know about kicking field goals... Wounded Bear Dec 2024 #41
Congratulations on the new knee! HeartsCanHope Dec 2024 #42
Congrats - love your tactics to help/recover as quickly as is feasible. n/t iluvtennis Dec 2024 #43
Glad you're doing well! Great advice re: the pre-surgery exercises. CousinIT Dec 2024 #45
"" AllaN01Bear Dec 2024 #47
Congrats, and continued healing! electric_blue68 Dec 2024 #48
you are a brave & tough soul... bluboid Dec 2024 #49
Healthy knees SpankMe Dec 2024 #50
Did they let you keep the old knee? Also, I remember an episode where FSogol Dec 2024 #51
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