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Originally Posted by PhilTas
My wife had this op about 8 years ago.
Your x-rays look identical to hers.
Her surgeon calls her "one of his success stories", and she credits this to strictly following the rehab program, even though the early days were quite uncomfortable. We know several people who have had knee replacements, and who did not complete the rehab. None had a good outcome.
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Originally Posted by Nikolas
Following my prostate cancer surgery I did the full rehab and then some. Also the same when i had my achilles reattached. Make sure you do everything the physio says. there will be weeks when you feel nothing happens then massive progress. Keep at it and you will be fine. Patience Patience and patience in droves, don't do too much too soon.
Small steps (literally) all the best Andy
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Hi Phil & Nik, thanks for your suggestions. I've been doing hands-on physio exercises twice daily, and now seven days post-op, I took my first baby steps unaided by frame or crutches. It felt great too!
I'm sleeping well, and had my first stand-up shower today. The staff here at the rehab hospital seem very thorough and are pleased with my recovery to date.
The coffee machine provides great motivation for twice daily walks (still with crutches for those long ones)
