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Despite the rising cost of fuel, folks at this point are willing to take the hit at the pump because they want to get out & about after the craziness caused by the length of the pandemic. With the start of summer upon us, travel seems to be of great importance & traditionally, fuel costs stay...

I had round 5 of PT on Tuesday, all went well, though I will say that during one of my home exercises that morning (heel slide) I felt a pop. It was disturbing to say the least, now tender on the left side of the knee when I draw it back. I hope it was just one of the internal stitches letting...

Doing everything he can to keep us all in termoil. What a grand administration! Growing to be the longest nightmare ever.

All went well at the 2 week follow-up. Bandage removed, everything looks good there as well. Doc says my ability to bend & straighten are right where they expected me to be at this time. I will continue with PT & home exercises as recommended & try to expand my daily activity a little at a time...

Not on your end, this has been a problem for too long. I have a feeling that many members are not even bothering to try anymore due to the infrequency of availability. I sure hope they can get to the bottom of it once & for all & soon.

Good solid & sensible advice grub. Thank you for that. I have always pushed myself & now realize that I have been pushing harder due to the physical limitations I have had for the last 3 years. I will try harder to not try so hard.

Right you are, I have been off of the opiate meds for 2 days. I drove myself to PT for round four this afternoon, got scolded for not bringing my cane in. I tend to push myself, sometimes. I personally feel no real value to it, when I walk, I walk upright & heal to toe. I probably should just do...

Thank you for asking, Yes, site availability is still & hit or miss issue, as such I will take advantage of it right now. I'm doing OK, I had my third round of PT yesterday afternoon. I am now free of the walker, therapist tells me I am ahead of the range of motion expectation at this stage of...

Thank you guys, I had my 2nd round of PT this afternoon, again, preliminary speaking, headed in the right direction, just wish the swelling would decline at a rate greater than it has. I am trying to be patient, this is what I need to overcome. I don't want too fast, nor too slow, learn as I go.

Physical Therapy is at our local Hospital, my wife is able to leave work for a spell to bring me, her work is real close to the Rehab Center, so it works out for now. I hope to be able to drive myself in a couple of weeks. Right now the PT is stretching & conditioning, nothing harsh, but...

First day for physical therapy yesterday, feel kind of rough this morning, but, no pain no gain, I guess. So far so good in the healing department. Looking forward to putting this behind.

Thank you for that advise. I will try to stay on top of the pain med better. I'm disappointed that I couldn't proceed with the mobility that I was able to do on Saturday. I'm not getting down on myself, more like kicking myself for pushing too much too fast. Lesson learned! I don't have staples...

Today is rough. I believe I may have over done it yesterday. I need the walker today, very sore, & quite swollen. I do recall being told its going to get worse before it gets better but I didn't think it would get like this considering that I was doing so well yesterday. I sure hope it doesn't...

I realize that this is very early to say, but, last night I slept better than I have in the last 3 weeks, primarily driven by my anxiety about this. I think now I have passed the procedure portion that has had a lot to do with it. I realize going forward there will be more stiffness & discomfort...

Surgery went well, I was in at 11:30 a.m & out at 2 p.m. The knee ached for a short time after, but tolerable. The pain medication does help to keep it at a better level. I am able to gingerly walk about the house without the assistance of the walker this morning. I feel better than I expected...

I've hiked up that animal, it really is pretty terrifying. Ski flyers are nuts IMO.

Mothers Day a long time ago, not into June though, at least not that I can recall.

Happy Mothers Day to all the Moms out there. May your day be relaxing & the love be shared.

uperjim, excellent information. Your "partial" replacements sound exactly like the replacement procedure I am having done except this is called a "full" replacement. My surgical consult was exactly the procedure you explained & also done on an outpatient basis. They have you up & walking with...

Thanks bud. I'm trying my best to be patient, right now, a lot of anxiety, but I know this too shall pass. Pre-op physical today, so, trip #3 to Marquette, at least the weather is decent.