I have read your post and all the comments from everyone that has gone through the lovely experience of a TKR. LOL is it worth it? I am 6 months out and I will say yes it was worth it. Is it easy, absolutely not, and if my doctor had told me all that was involved I may not have done it. Ice machines are great, I was sent home with one and still have it, I don’t use it anymore but I do have it. Initially I was using it probably every 4 hours. I still experience stiffness after being inactive for a while or sitting for a while but it works itself out. Occasional pain, but I’m walking pretty much normal, stairs are still an issue but getting there. My knee was pretty messed up per the doctor so my experience may be slightly different. I’ve also discovered age could make a difference, I put surgery off-for about 5 years; I’m not sure I should have. Keep the faith. Yes, it hurts and the recovery can be long and tedious, but I am better than I was and able to do more.