In a previous article I wrote about my experiences the day before and the day of my TKR surgery. In this article, I write about …
Healing Food After TKR (Food After Surgery in the Hospital)
In this article I will share with you what I had to eat in my short stay in the hospital. I was a bit surprised …
TKR Surgery: The Day Before and Day of Surgery
Preparation for surgery is very important. In prior articles I have talked about my preparation for surgery up to 6 months out. In this article …
Pre-Operation and Pre-Admission Hospital Appointment For Knee Replacement (What To Expect)
This article explains my pre-operation appointment at my surgeon’s office and my pre-operation appointment at the hospital. My first visit with the surgeon took place …
Advanced Exercises To Prepare For Knee Replacement (My Routine)
Your knee replacement surgery is fast approaching. You’ve met with your doctors, organized your home and cleared your schedule for the next 2 months so …
TKR Red Flags and Self Assessment | My Knee Replacement Recovery
In this article I’ll share some warning signs that I might need TKR that slowly crept up on me over the years. At first they …
Cortisone Injections Before Knee Replacement (My Experience)
Cortisone shots are injections of synthetic corticosteroid that your body naturally produces. They often relieve pain and reduce inflammation in your knee joint (and other …
Pros & Cons For Rooster Comb Injections (Bad Knees & Hyaluronic Injections)
Getting hyaluronic injections is a big decision. I’ll share the pros and cons of rooster comb injections in my knee. During the process I learned …
10 Things To Consider Before Getting Total Knee Replacement Surgery
There are many things to consider before you make the big decision to have knee replacement. I spent considerable time agonizing over whether to have …
TKR Surgery Preparation: My Swim Workout For Knee And Leg Strength
In this article I will explain why I took up swimming seriously at the age of 50. I will explain my early workouts and how …
A Walker, Cane, or Walking Poles After Knee Replacement Surgery (Pros and Cons)
No matter how tough you think are, you’ll need some help moving around in the days after knee replacement surgery. Having the support of friends …
5 Best Wedge Pillows After Knee Replacement Surgery (2020)
A leg elevation pillow, also known as a wedge pillow, will be your best friend as you recover from knee replacement surgery. A knee replacement …