Hi there. Ok so I am now a little over a year out on both knees and am skiing! I can kneel easily (as long it is not on hardwood) and get up easily. My husband said he never saw me ski this well. I did all my PT for 3 months prior to 6 months post surgery. About a year of PT. I continue to stretch daily. The cold wet weather makes them feel funky, but not painful. The scars are fading. The only thing that was an issue was I developed Restless Leg Syndrome - but even that I am weaning off the ropinirole and it is WELL managed with the meds.