Had both knees replaced, same day, Do all the PT that is given you, do not miss a session, take pain meds before you do your PT. Don't think you can do it on your own. Others I know that had one or both knees done and thought they would do PT on their own, hav e sffered for that decision. I was playing golf in 8 weeks (9 holes) following weeks 18 holes. You have to also do the directed exercises given to you. You work into the pain. Success in getting your knee, knees working properly is up to you and yopur PT professional. If your going to put off because it's uncomfortable or painful your results will ny the end of the process. ot be optimum. I looked at the entire process and what I eeded to do as a 10 week process and my goal was to ahve my knees bending and straightening by the end of the process. It's tru that each knee will be a little different, but both can be working much to your needs and satisfaction. I play golf a couple times a week and Pickleball 3-4 times a week. I walk without any pain and do the things I want to do. In my 6th year of knee replacement and happy I did both my knees and got my mobile life back. Hope you enjoy your new knee as I have mine.
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