I am 69 years old and had a TKR in September 20 22. I “trained” for the surgery for two years and was very fit going into the surgery . However, I was shocked at how difficult the recovery was. I found that weight-bearing activities like walking, only inflamed my knee more. I went to PT, used my stationary exercise bike and my walking bike. I also went to aquafit classes which I found were a real game changer. At five months I started using a compression stocking, which was really good at keeping the inflammation around my knee down , I was able to walk a little bit more without discomfort. And then at 6 1/2 months postop. the gates opened up so to speak and I was able to walk a few miles a day. So do not be discouraged. When you think about it, the muscles and bones and nerve cells take many many months on the cellular level to repair. My surgeon said it takes about a year to completely recover. I am still have some discomfort with my knee, but I am so thankful that I can walk several miles a day, because that was the whole purpose of having the surgery .
It’s not an easy process but in time you will be able to walk distances 🤗