Update on Total Knee Replacement

[mddolson]

For anyone who might be facing similar surgery, I had a Total Knee Repacement.
I'm 48 years old, male, diving since 1972.
It's been 7 weeks since my surgery.
I had my check-up on Thursday. This was good news. My balance and strength are ahead of schedule. (as a referece I can now do 4 sets of lifting 10 lbs, by straightening my leg x 20 reps) I go to physio-therapy 3 times a week, 45 minutes work out followed by 15 minutes ice pack.
I've been swimming in the pool for 3 weeks
The Doctor has ok'd me to put the fins on, but only flutter and dolphin kicks, no frog or wreck kick ( apparently there is too much twisting stress). The knee is a little cluncky but I'm told this will disappear as the muscles strengthen.
I have a peronal target to be back in o/w May 4th,
both my Doctor and Physio-therapist agree this should be no problem.
My next check up is June 6, with x-rays.

Mike

 

[artsprite]

Hi Mike,
I'm happy to hear of the success you're having in your recovery from the surgery. Keep up the good work and I'm sure you'll be diving in no time.

 

[DivingGal]

Yippy, as always, glad to hear of your steady improvement.

 

[lakesdiver]

I'm so glad they're making third-party replacement parts for geezers like me.

 

[viper]

Congradulations !

I have had surgery on my left knee twice and once on my right knee, my doc says that a total knee replacement is coming up soon. I'm 46 and have always been extremly mobile, but when the doc mentions a total knee replacement you start to think that it's the end of running around(literally). I have seen a total knee replacement on video and I've heard many success stories but yours is the most encouraging.

 

[large_diver]

That's great news -- recovery times continue to decrease......when I had my ACL replacement surgery 17 years ago, I was on crutches for 3 months!

Hope the road to recovery is smooth -- the more time and effort you dedicate to physical therapy, the better off you'll be!

 

[mddolson]

Thanks to all of you for your encouragement, and well wishes.

I hope that by sharing this experience, it helps some one else who may be facing a similar problem.

Mike Dolson
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