I am a year out and had my right knee done. I am 62. I had almost bone on bone, severe arthritis and had gone from getting cortisone shots from once a year to every 3 months so it was getting close to time. I didn't want to do this down the road as I get older. I am happy with my replacement however by evening I still get sore and stiff. I cannot take nsaids and they only take the edge off. Do all your PT and go back if needed. Be careful with the pain meds because I was so constipated at day 9 I had to do a bowel prep. Nothing worked for me. After that I used Tylenol and muscle relaxers. If possible use an ice machine. I drove at 3 weeks out, mowed the yard at 3 months and at 6 months walked all over Universal. I know no limits and push myself probably further than I should. You will do really well and do more than you did prior to surgery but it will take time. Please update us how you are doing after. We're all here for you.