Obviously there is no shortage of experiences and, accordingly, opinions. I’ve had two TKRs (Jan 23 and Jan 24). I sought the best, most experienced surgeon I could find and flew 1/2 way across the country to access him.

The post-op PT is enormously important. Follow all the PT guidelines and, imo, work even harder than they ask. 3+ yrs out from my first TKR and I’m still working to maintain flexibility, etc. The pain is so much better but I’ve found that I cannot ever stop working to help myself. I try to go to yoga class 2x a week and work out with weights and elliptical machines 3x a week. So much for being a couch potato. But, you know what, I feel much better and the exercise routine is great for me (69 yrs old and 2 yrs ago had an Achilles tendon rupture repair as well).

Life is good….different, but good.