Well Cobalt, I said I would put a little something out there for you. If you check on discussion board on "off topic ramblings" you can read some of the stuff Mezz and I talked about. I had first one replaced over 2yrs ago in Feb . The 2nd one was done this last Feb. both at the end of the month. First one went well. I had six scopes on that one over 8yr period. Along with 2majors before replacements became so much better. That surgery went well, was playing golf 7 weeks later. Therapy started right away. Good pain for a week, then it got better and better. My last therapy sessions were in a swimming pool. Simple, but effective work outs with a noodle. I am totally pain free in that being my right knee. That knee was suppose to be my worst. Bone on bone for many years. I have to admit I beat myself up pretty good playing sports till almost 60. I worked on a big printing press for over 45yrs. So my first one, I was 68,second one done at 70. I'm not trying to sound boastful here, but I'm in pretty good shape for a old dude. My kids range from 45, 43, 20,and17. Obviously my 2nd wife much younger than me. I have been a single dad last10 yrs. I think it helps keeps me young, at least that is what I keep telling myself. I did coach all the kids in sports. I live by the song of the late, great, Toby Keith, "I ain't as good as I once was, but I good once as I ever was." The 2nd knee went well but they found that the synovial membrane on the left side was not good and had to be removed. That made it a little more painful, but after a couple weeks it got less and less. In a two week period after surgery, I lost my brother and my youngest son had a car accident. Thankfully he was not hurt. It set me back a little, more mentally than physically. So the 2nd one took about two weeks longer to be able to get back on the golf course. For exercise I walked a lot, and did stairs when I got stronger. I did and still ride my bike, not as much as you though!! Left knee is now almost totally pain free. I was off pain meds 3weeks after each one. I took them when I needed them, Doc said to stay ahead of the pain. So I would say you are going to do great. I don't know if you are religious, but a lot of prayers were sent my way, and I believe in the power of prayer. One exercise I did before and still doing them, are wall sits. So now the news you would like to hear. I have a membership at at nice little course, in far north suburb of northern IL. I have played over 100 rounds since late April. Riding a cart but would try to walk around the greens and tees as much as possible. Now I think tomorrow could be the last time, weather is getting much colder end of this week. I did walk 18 holes twice toward the end of the year. First time in over 10yrs. The goal is to walk a lot next yr. Sledding should be much more comfy this yr. Hopefully we will have snow. Well sorry about so much rambling , but you will do great!! If you have anymore questions, just put them out there. Good luck, Jake
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