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Good Morning. You are a very brave soul. I am 9 weeks post op this week. Walking fine, 2-2.5 miles a day. Have my last PT on Friday. ROM 120 yesterday. Still have pain, but with no rhyme or reason. Still have to force myself to go down and up stairs correctly, but it's coming. Would I be having my second knee done this close to my first.....I can only say, NO WAY! I want the first to be solid and strong and I want my body to be pain free, which might take some time, as I am told. Just my opinion.....may I ask your age? I'm 72.
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I am 9 weeks PO too and can barely walk through Publix and Earthfare. I am still on cane because my leg feels like a wooden peg and I can't seem to get my gait back. Don't mean to hijack the post but any tips on how to get your gait back and walk better? My PT just has me walk around the room and reminds me to bend my knee in an unnatural way. Did you have a good gait immediately? I'm so confused about not having the ability to walk normally.
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Thanks, Emb123 and dkapustin. I am 62, just about to turn 63 this week! My flexion has been at 120 since week 4, and extension has been 0 for a while too. I am doing quite well in the house and living alone, I consider that an accomplishment! I've been driving since week 4 also. My "good" knee is NOT so good given that it's worked so hard for the surgery knee lately. I just want them both done and over with so I can get on with my life! Since all the equipment is out, the deductible has been met, and I'm afraid I'll chicken out if I wait...., I'm going to do it now. It is a tough surgery. I'm not sure I was clear that the recovery was going to be like this!