Thanks for update. My left fractured kneecap surgery was 13 months ago with not much pain. I do notice that that leg still has less strength and I can lift 55 pounds versus 70 in my right leg. I think it helps that I walk 3-4 miles a day. By the way if you have trouble sleeping check out sleep reset by Stanford. They adjust your sleep based on cognitive behavior therapy. No more sleeping pills for me. By the way no more surgery for me.
Tomorrow, I'll be 9 weeks post-op right TKR. I can walk about a mile just fine, but I feel a tight horizontal band across the top of my knee. It's not really painful, but it's a bit uncomfortable. The sides of my knee also ache, especially after my exercises. I'm still going to PT 2x a week until Christmas. I can climb stairs, but its still a bit painful. I need to build up and strengthen the muscles in my leg all over again. I believe my PT will release me around Christmas to just doing my home exercises on a daily basis. I expect to be doing exercises for much of 2025.
I know that shoes definitely make a difference on my back since i'm on my feet all day, hopefully the new shoes help you a bit.
Thanks for your video, and update. Have a good day Todd Dunn.
You are welcome. Have a good day yourself.
Thanks for update. My left fractured kneecap surgery was 13 months ago with not much pain. I do notice that that leg still has less strength and I can lift 55 pounds versus 70 in my right leg. I think it helps that I walk 3-4 miles a day. By the way if you have trouble sleeping check out sleep reset by Stanford. They adjust your sleep based on cognitive behavior therapy. No more sleeping pills for me.
By the way no more surgery for me.
I don't have any problem sleeping and have no need to any sort of behavior therapy. I have never taken a sleeping pill in my life.
Tomorrow, I'll be 9 weeks post-op right TKR. I can walk about a mile just fine, but I feel a tight horizontal band across the top of my knee. It's not really painful, but it's a bit uncomfortable. The sides of my knee also ache, especially after my exercises. I'm still going to PT 2x a week until Christmas. I can climb stairs, but its still a bit painful. I need to build up and strengthen the muscles in my leg all over again. I believe my PT will release me around Christmas to just doing my home exercises on a daily basis. I expect to be doing exercises for much of 2025.
It sounds like you are doing well. Nine weeks is still pretty early. Keep working at it.
Suggest try Hoka running shoes meant for big guys. Big mistake wearing shoes to long. Alternatively, I am fan of Merrill’s. Spend money on good shoes.
I bought a new pair of Hush Puppies walking shoes.