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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!
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sbanner1, apparently you are not on Medicare? When I lived in sw FL on Medicare...great gym via Optum free...also here in Maine free!
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Oh Sue,
I'm so glad to hear you have turned the corner! You made my day! And I'm sure you are feeling like a million bucks after what you went through. Dancing for 3 hours - WOW
I went on FB but could not find the Dr. Smith you are referring to? Does her group have a different name? Just thinking about kneeling gives me the shakes.... you'll have to let me know how the video works, as I love to garden as well and I have 3 grandchildren, with another on the way, so playing on the floor (back on my knees) is in my future!
So, my daughter's MIL, just had her knee replaced last Wednesday and you should see her! She's using a walker but, in a few days, will be ready to move to a cane - I'm like, really? But like you said, you can't compare yourself to other people.
My surgery date was 10/10, so I'm in month 4 - still going to PT through the end of March (1x per week). The PT's have been great and just as frustrated as me, but they're doing their best.
I am stretching and walking every day and I do have a stationary bike, which I use several times a day. And I agree with you, $100 a month is a lot of money just to ride a bike. You'd be better off just buying a cheap one on Amazon and taking it home with you when you leave -:)
You take care and continue to enjoy your release from prison. Hopefully, your weather will get warmer so you can get in the water!
Cheryl