Good morning Kneenee. I had to reply because my last name is Nonini. And now I have a new last name. NewKneeNonini. Try that! Don't be afraid. Discuss this with your PT. Trust that your surgeon did the right thing and you WILL get better. I am now at almost 4 months and FINALLY notice a considerable improvement. I live in Northern Idaho and it is very cold here so that affects my knee. However, I have 150+ flexion - every day in the shower I work on bending my knee, while it is warm. And at night, after icing (I still ice every day) I use my heating pad and then bend some more. I do my exercises at home every day. Well, I took yesterday off but just did more stairs.

I am not going to PT for two weeks as I have my second surgery on the 10th. This time I will be prepared for the pain and loss of appetite. Plus I have PRUNES and Peri-Colace! So all set there. I did struggle with some serious depression for a few days after the first surgery. Not this time as I know I can't die from the pain.

I hope you will get past the fear - that is truly the worst. Everyone tells me it will take at least 6 months to feel somewhat normal. My surgeon reminded me to look forward to how well I am doing. Not to focus on the pain/stiffness etc. That helped me a lot.

Do you have some support at home? My husband has been stellar and so very encouraging.

Wishing you a Healthy and Gentle 2024.