Great to hear from you!
Florida has been cold, like the rest of the country. I’ve been able to get several long walks in, but only two pools days so far because of the weather.
It will be 7 months post op on February 28th for me. I’m getting stronger every month, but know I still have a long healing process ahead. It’s not swollen anymore and can walk for miles. I went to my first dinner dance the other night and danced for three hours! I felt like I just broke out of prison! It was wonderful. The next morning, my knee wasn’t swollen and no increase in pain.
I just joined a knee replacement group on Facebook. You might enjoy it. Dr. Samantha Smith PT, runs the group. I just joined one of her exercise classes starting March 4th, as I’m getting bored with my exercise routine and need some fresh ideas. I still do my stretches everyday. I bought some resistance bands recently that seem to help.
I still have some IT band pain and pain on the bottom of the knee cap, but it is getting better. I’m learning how to kneel now. I’m a gardener, so want to be good to go by April. I’m following Dr. Samantha Smith’s kneeling video. It takes several weeks to get through her program. Her kneeling program is on YouTube.
I’m so happy you reached out. I was looking through our previous messages, and couldn’t find your surgery date. When did you have your surgery again? I hope the Lyrica helps you. Keep on stretching everyday and walking. Do you have a stationary bike? I don’t have one here and miss mine. I can join a gym for $100.00 a month down here. I think that’s a lot of money for one month, but I still might join so I can use the stationary bike.
Keep in touch! It will get better!