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[jerseygirl518 3]

That's why I went fo the walk. Walking helps me to get my thoughts together. Hope everyone is well.

Hi karenin. So sorry to hear about your Mom. Was she hurt badly. Hope your search is short and all goes well. It's beautiful here in Kansas. We are heading out to a community picnic in a bit. Congrats on your great weight loss.

[phyllser 3]

Hi, All..

Yes, it's been rather quiet here lately!

Its been one month since my knee replacement surgery and I'm pretty pleased with my progress. Home nursing and PT have both released me. Have had complete extension from day one of home PT.... that's supposed to be the hardest, and I'm up to 114 degrees flexion. I start outpatient PT tomorrow, but just four sessions.. two this week, two next week. Then we head south in the RV for the winter. They'll teach me exercises I can do on my own. I'm walking 1/2 mile every day, sometimes twice a day. At first I was using a walker, then a cane, but tonight I walked it for the first time without even using the cane. Had DH walk with me and he had the cane just in case I decided I needed it after all. But I did fine and didn't need it. I do two trips around our condo loop for 1/2 mile. I'm taking very few pain pills, none yet today.. will take one before I go to bed... maybe.

I've lost 6 lb since surgery. Walking is helping... haven't been able to walk 1/2 mile in probably more than 10 years.

[catmom50 0]

Sounds like you are doing great Phyl. I too am facing knee replacement, but the ortho said it would be better for me to get banded first and lose some weight. My recovery would be easier he said. I won't be banded until spring, so have a ways to go. It sure sounds promising though to hear how well you are doing.

[KarenIn 2]

Phyl Glad to hear that you are doing well with your recovery! Sounds like you are really working at your therapy. I sure know what you mean about not being able to walk 1/2 mile before my LAP-BAND® sugery. It's amazing when I think back to all the things I had gotten used to not being able to do, and what a blessing it is to be able to get things back like walking, bending, crossing my legs, fitting in a booth, no seat belt extenders on a plane, having energy, etc.

Edited September 28, 2009 by KarenIn

[jerseygirl518 3]

Great Job Phyl. I'm two years out. Had my left knee done at my heaviest and the recovery was really hard. I'm planning to have my right knee done in June. Looking forward to being thinner. My neighbor is having BOTH her knees done today.

OML I wish her well. Keep up the good work. Judy

Edited September 28, 2009 by jerseygirl518

[phyllser 3]

Sounds like you are doing great Phyl. I too am facing knee replacement, but the ortho said it would be better for me to get banded first and lose some weight. My recovery would be easier he said. I won't be banded until spring, so have a ways to go. It sure sounds promising though to hear how well you are doing.

Thanks to all of you for the kudos!

My ortho tried to put me off, too, as he did LAST year. I just didn't want to wait another year to be able to do some walking! So I did some research online about obesity and knee replacement and everything I found said that patients should NOT be denied knee replacement because of obesity. Risk of infection is only very slightly higher in obese people. So I went back in and said... steroid injection didn't work, I want to go through with surgery.

Phyl Glad to hear that you are doing well with your recovery! Sounds like you are really working at your therapy right. I sure know what you been about not being able to walk 1/2 mile before my LAP-BAND® surgery. It's amazing when I think back to all the things I had gotten used to not being able to do, and what a blessing it is to be able to get things back like walking, bending, crossing my legs, fitting in a booth, no seat belt extenders on a plane, having energy, etc.

Yes, it is a BLESSING not to have to use a seat belt extender!! And have the tray table come down and not rest on my stomach!! YAY!

Great Job Phyl. I'm two years out. Had my left knee done at my heaviest and the recovery was really hard. I'm planning to have my right knee done in June. Looking forward to being thinner. My neighbor is having BOTH her knees done today.

OML I wish her well. Keep up the good work. Judy

Yes, I've been very pleased with recovery/rehab so far! Four more sessions of PT (starting outpatient today after a month of in home), and then we're on our way south for the winter!

I wanted to have both knees done at once but the doctor wouldn't do it. Would definitely be a challenge. I hope your neighbor does well! I have a partial in my right knee but doc says it needs to be converted. Apparently the hardware is coming loose because of the weight loss. He's watching it for now, but I may be having the right done about next June, too!

[DianaG 0]

Hey Phyl!

Good to hear that you are doing so well!! Fantastic news. You will really be in great shape for walking this winter in sunny California!

Sorry to tell you that we can't meet you and Pioneer in New Mexico. We have decided to make the trip later. I know how you were looking forward to the "short cut" to California!!:tongue2:

Perhaps next year!

One thing I have to do is to get my second fill on Oct 6th. I am looking forward to that!!

Well, I better stop for now. Again, congrats on the amazing progress with your knee.

[phyllser 3]

Hey Phyl! Good to hear that you are doing so well!! Fantastic news. You will really be in great shape for walking this winter in sunny California! Sorry to tell you that we can't meet you and Pioneer in New Mexico. We have decided to make the trip later. I know how you were looking forward to the "short cut" to California!!:tongue2:

Perhaps next year!

One thing I have to do is to get my second fill on Oct 6th. I am looking forward to that!! Well, I better stop for now. Again, congrats on the amazing progress with your knee.

Thanks, Diana! New PT I saw today was impressed, too, as was her co-worker. Showed me some new exercises, added ankle weights, and put me on stationary bike for a few minutes. She said 3 minutes, but then she set the timer for 3 HOURS! What can I say?! She's blonde! LOL! She kept glancing at it wondering why the buzzer hadn't gone off yet until I said, Uh... I think you set it for 3 hours instead of 3 minutes! Duh! So I did 5 minutes on the bike. It felt great! We have one at the condo clubhouse I can use and some really nice ones at the RV park we stay at.

Oh, well... don't think I could've talked DH in to the NM "short-cut" anyway!! LOL! If you guys get anywhere near Palm Springs this winter, let me know!

[roxie 0]

Anyone have any suggestions regarding what bicycle is the best?

:tongue2:

[Doddie63 6]

Anyone have any suggestions regarding what bicycle is the best?

:smile:

Hi everyone. Haven't posted for awhile, but roxie's request for the best bike intrigued me. I find most biycle seats very hard on the backside and changed to a treadmill. If anyone has an idea about the saddle of the bikes being improved, I certainly would like to know the make.

[KarenIn 2]

Doddie

I have one of those pedal things you buy at the durable medical supply stores or Walgreens drug store. It is just the pedals and sits on the floor in front of any chair you like. The tension adjusts to make it easier of harder to pedal. It's worked wonders for me. I was getting injections in my knee every six months before my LAP-BAND®. Now with the weight loss and daily "biking" my knee feels remarkly better and I have much more flexibilty in my knees. The best thing is that I place it in front of my living room chair and pedal away while I watch TV.

[Doddie63 6]

WOW! Thanks. I have never heard of them but will look immediately. I have arthritis in the knees and hip finding the treadmill a bit difficult and I dislike the bike because of the discomfort of the seats. I certainly am enthusiastic to find these pedals. :smile:

Doddie

I have one of those pedal things you buy at the durable medical supply stores or Walgreens drug store. It is just the pedals and sits on the floor in front of any chair you like. The tension adjusts to make it easier of harder to pedal. It's worked wonders for me. I was getting injections in my knee every six months before my LAP-BAND®®. Now with the weight loss and daily "biking" my knee feels remarkly better and I have much more flexibilty in my knees. The best thing is that I place it in front of my living room chair and pedal away while I watch TV.

[KarenIn 2]

WOW! Thanks. I have never heard of them but will look immediately. I have arthritis in the knees and hip finding the treadmill a bit difficult and I dislike the bike because of the discomfort of the seats. I certainly am enthusiastic to find these pedals. :smile:

Doddie I brought mine at www.qvc.com the item number is

V19649

Duro-Med Portable Heavy Duty Pedal Exerciser

QVC Price: $33.42

(67 reviews

)

Karen

[Doddie63 6]

Doddie I brought mine at www.qvc.com the item number is

V19649

Duro-Med Portable Heavy Duty Pedal Exerciser

QVC Price: $33.42

(67 reviews

)

Karen

Thanks very much for the links. I have gone to them and like what I see. I am sure I will buy one. Again cheers

[phyllser 3]

Bought my husband a bike last summer and he couldn't stand the seat either... even though he has a skinny butt. So I found a wide seat on Amazon.com and he loves it. I think it was 20 bucks. Before it came he had a huge piece of foam wrapped around the seat and secured to it with DUCT TAPE!! Of course, what else! He's a guy!