Good evening @joanb1229,

Thanks for responding. Let's see what's going on. 30 degrees is not an aggressive bend. Let's hope it improves and that your surgeon has some helpful hints or as we call them, "Tips and Tricks". Another position you might try is making sure you keep your knee above your heart frequently during the day. And have you tried ice? Does heat help?

The massage I receive twice a week is MFR, myofascial release. There are quite a few folks discussing how MFR has helped them at this link.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
My MFR therapist actually identified and treated the IT band issue in about 20 minutes. The painful part was only about 4 seconds. If you can share with me where you reside, I can check and see if there is an Expert MFR therapist near you.

Will you please let me know how your session went with your surgeon today?
Thanks and may you be safe, free, and protected from inner and outer harm.
Chris