Yeasterday (1/14/25) I met with the surgeon who will be doing my knee surgery.
I asked him if he plans to use a tourniquet on my let, HE REPLIED YES. The reason is because I don't have leg vein problems. Very fortunate age of 80.
The muscles in my legs are in great condition because I began months ago, building muscle in my legs. I can't bike so I lay in bed and do leg lifts & scissors leg lifts.
I also do leg slides (extensions & hold for a count of 20 - 1001, 1002, 1003 etc) by extending my leg using the heel of my foot as the "slider" without doing harm to my heel.
I am obese by the BMI counter even though I eat a Mediterranean diet - I must learn portion control and abide by it for the rest of my life. My surgery is 1 month from today. My BMI has reduced to 35 - max is 40. In the coming month, I am going to lose more weight. This will help with post operation therapy.
Hopefully all will go well; I'll keep you posted ...
In the meantime, I have learned a lot from your experiences, keep posting and know you are in my prayers ...