Hi,

I wonder if the build and/or surgery needs of the patient, and approach a surgeon uses makes a difference. I’m 9 weeks PO with a TKR and can pretty much do anything I want...knock on wood. It has been much easier recovery than my hip. My hip is getting close to 8 months and continues to challenge me.

As far as pain medication, I was given instructions to stagger the medication. I have a pretty high pain tolerance. Off narcotics by day 8 or less for each surgery.