Originally Posted by JBHoren

Is your problem one of strength, or range of motion? In either case, given that one-and-a-half years have gone by since your surgery, it sounds to me like the solution involves a good bit of physiotherapy... or more... and for that, you ought to be seeking advice from someone(s) professionally trained, rather than from us, here. Sure, anecdotal experience is helpful, and first-hand even better, but your physiology is unique to you, and you should not take shortcuts. "One size fits all" -- even "One size fits most" -- is unsuitable in this instance. Be wary of well-intentioned advice (but not mine, of course ).