@chelsea79 The antibiotics every 6 months are for dental cleanings, just one dose, one hour before the appointment.
Thank you for the compliment, but please reach out to the group with your questions. I will see them, as will a number of other very helpful veterans of joint replacement surgery. The beauty of Mayo Connect is our vast membership with a wealth of experience to share.
For strengthening, I did "wall squats" to avoid pain. Have you tried those?