Stories - How my life changed after knee replacement:

I’m 16 weeks post double TKR and 4 weeks past manipulation (MUA) on both. Have to say recovery has been harder than I expected. It’s very slow. I’m up to 131 and 124 bending, knees both feel so swollen all the time. But I’m walking better, can go up and down stairs (slowly!), sleeping better and taking pain med maybe 3-4 times a week. I do PT 3x a week for over an hour each time. Surgeon seems happy with progress and wants me to keep going PT for 6 more weeks. I get discouraged but I’m told it could be a year till I feel “normal.” Don’t give up!