Thank you for your positive post about knee replacement recovery. I think your attitude, figuring out how to manage the discomfort and continue to heal, is probably helping your progress a great deal. Absolutely there is pain when we are healing from any major injury or surgery, and consistent stretching and therapy, while no fun, is one of main keys to success.
Having leg realignment as well as joint replacement made yours a complex surgery - yesterday one of my friends was explaining the whole process of straightening the legs during replacement, the difficult recovery for muscles, tendons & ligaments and how much better she has felt in the 3 years since. When I had hip replacement, I had limped for so long that I needed to learn how to walk properly all over again before my pain went away.
Keep up the good work, and let us know how you progress.
What is the main activity you hope to resume when you are healed?
Sue