Japan Adventure

Now, at 3 months post-op, I’m thinking about doing it all over again next summer with my left knee. Not having constant pain in my right knee is glorious and I dream of being able to stand and walk totally pain-free! Although it was scary at first, and I can’t yet navigate my 2-wheeler, I’m riding my 3-wheeler and getting everywhere I want to go. It's perfect therapy for me, and I’m back in the pool 4-5 days a week - I believe that physical therapy NEVER ENDS! and my confidence level is increasing every day.

So, that’s it. It’s a long story (sorry!), but you know me – details, details, details and I hope you take away something from this. Before I had surgery, I did a LOT of research, and could find no narrative of anyone who had a TKR experience, so I wanted to share mine. I have absolutely NO regrets, although it was very rough for a while, and (yet another!) lesson in patience for me. I totally recommend NOT waiting for TKR when arthritis pain interferes with your lifestyle. I’m just not ready to sit down and miss out on life yet – I have too much left to enjoy! Thanks to all of you who took care of me, sent cards, called, prayed, and thought of me during my surgery and recovery. ~ Margie Stevens