2nd Anniversary of Right Knee!

Thank you!😄

Yes, it has been GREAT being able to get my life back after many years of severe knee pain! I have arthritis in many parts of my body, so I STILL experience pain, but my knees are GREAT!😁😁

I hope you will experience success next year with YOUR second knee!??

Thanks, Daphne!

Having my second surgery finally gave me two knees that worked as a team! I honestly couldn't WAIT to have my second one done. It was SO painful compared to my new strong and straight knee!

You will do great! Let me know how it all goes for you, ok???

I'm looking forward to the left one being done. Like you I want to be able to walk. I have two dogs that love their run but are currently walked by family members. I hope to start lead walking them again next week. Onwards and upwards. X

Each day challenge yourself a bit more. If it is too much, your body will let you know! If that happens, rest and enjoy a recoup day. Start again when you recover.

I found that I needed to give myself a pep talk from time to time!📣

The body is an amazing thing! Healing is truly a MIRACLE!

Stay strong.

Be persistent.

Be PATIENT.

You can do this!!!

Happy dog walking!🐕🐾🐾🐕🐾🐾

Thanks!😄

I was so happy that I was in less pain than I had been for YEARS! I couldn't WAIT to get moving again! I was so grateful for my SIX MONTHS of physical therapy with my Knee#1 then Knee#2 coming shortly after. Sandy was always ready to show me new exercises and provide new challenges. My balance work sure did help me be able to get out to my garden and flower beds MUCH sooner than I ever hoped!😁 My rock collecting trip to the beach was a GREAT workout on all those steps AND my rock garden looks great with the new edging of rocks, too!

For me, my need to be independent really drove my recovery. It is very hard for me to let others do things for me that I can do myself. Each new thing that I was able to do again MYSELF just made me thirsty to do MORE. I also had fun being creative with adapting PT exercises to HOME settings that accomplished jobs needing to be done. My physical therapist, Sandy, would always ask me what new "exercises" I had invented!

Thanks for hanging around here to help and advise others. You've been through a lot as has Old Fat Guy. I always check to see what you guys have to say! I always learn new things when I come here.

Keep posting.

Keep progressing.

Rock on!!!🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎸

"Independence" is a very powerful recovery driver.  Not many people can see their own "driver" through their pain.  Love that you found yours.

My pre-surgery pain was bad. Couldn't wait to be done with it! My worst pain with Knee #1 was from the TOURNIQUET. I called it my "steak knife" pain. Felt like someone had stabbed me in my thigh. My knee was good. Knee #2 was my worst knee so I was prepared for WAR! War never came, thank goodness!

I AM a big believer in prayer. Put myself in God's hands from the moment I was in the prep room. I have to give Him ALL the credit!??

Three grandbabies!👶👶👶That's wonderful!??????We found out we will be grandparents once again in March! This time it is our youngest son and his wife. We are VERY excited that they are having a GIRL! Two sons, now two granddaughters! Double fun!

Yes, having two knees that allow playtime and walking and being without pain sure has been a bonus!

Have lots of fun, and enjoy those three little miracles!??????