My New Knees
I just got out of a rehab facility after having my second (right) knee replacement surgery. Left knee is working very well. Everything went well and I am getting around with a walker and glad to be ho...
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I hope to be able to kick start and ride my '48 Indian Chief m/c again. I am following instructions from therapists and having good results, thank God!!
I can't believe some have both knees replaced at the same time and are able to take care of themselves quickly. People seem to have different tolerances to pain during post surgery and rehab including use of "PCM" machines set for progressively more knee bend at barely tolerable pain level. I don't plan to be setting athletic records, etc., at age 78 and will settle for near normal walking ability and ability to enjoy my remaining life. Boy am I glad to be home. BTW, I have a great combo recumbent and upright exercise bike, Fit Nation Flex-Bike Ultra, that has magnetic resistance settings appropriate for post-knee replacement, quiet and compact. Bought from QVC for $200 recently, still available. Will switch to our large Life Fitness recumbent bike when able to pedal the thing. Hope this thread realistically encourages people contemplating knee replacement. Most seem to have good results and fairly quick recovery.
I can't believe some have both knees replaced at the same time and are able to take care of themselves quickly. People seem to have different tolerances to pain during post surgery and rehab including use of "PCM" machines set for progressively more knee bend at barely tolerable pain level. I don't plan to be setting athletic records, etc., at age 78 and will settle for near normal walking ability and ability to enjoy my remaining life. Boy am I glad to be home. BTW, I have a great combo recumbent and upright exercise bike, Fit Nation Flex-Bike Ultra, that has magnetic resistance settings appropriate for post-knee replacement, quiet and compact. Bought from QVC for $200 recently, still available. Will switch to our large Life Fitness recumbent bike when able to pedal the thing. Hope this thread realistically encourages people contemplating knee replacement. Most seem to have good results and fairly quick recovery.
