Take your pain medicine!
I've had both of my knees replaced (one at a time). My surgeon in VA. stated to me that 25% is surgery and 75% in therapy. Do exactly as they tell you and take your pain medication before the therapy. The therapist came to the house twice a week after I was release from the hospital. Yes it hurts doing the therapy. I wanted my life back so I could walk again. Plan on eight weeks for a complete recovery. The Misses should be doing pre-operation exercises and there will be post operation exercises. Good luck, she can do it! My only restriction in life is don't RUN. No problem!
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