In 2003 I had both knees replaced. I had gone to the point
that my left leg would no longer straighten and my right
leg was a hot ball of pain. I pushed this past the point of
repair.......almost.
My ortho doctor was a very compentent man in that by using
shims he straightend my left leg and madE the right leg
pain free.
Was it painful?? Yes, but not that bad provided........
when you come out of surgury they put you in a leg
motivator that bends the leg a little bit more each
day to keep it from getting stiff. Then there is the
need for ice......LOT'S OF ICE.... to blunt the pain
and swelling. You MUST get up and walk (shuffle)
the next day or you WILL be so very sorry.
When you come out of the hospital <Im' gonna
shout this it that important> DO YOUR THERAPY
EXCATLY AS OFTEN AND THE WAY THEY TELL YOU
TO IF YOU WANT ANY HOPE OF A PAIN FREE WALKING
ABILITY. Will it hurt?? sure it will but not so bad that
you can bear up unless you're a total sissy.
This is a basic hard choice.......
therapy done right -or- wheelchair & pain.
ASK what the after operation plan is for your
recovery to see to it that you're not just left
lying in the bed doing noting. YOU DON'T
WANT THAT AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?