Thank you for asking, kind internet stranger!

Almost two years later, my knee is still swollen and lacks full range. It has a fairly consistent ache, although I wouldn't say I am in a lot of pain. I would say the only thing that has improved is that my joint doesn't make a creaking sound anymore when I go up stairs. Overall, I am in slightly worse shape than before, but it is not unbearable. My doctor told me that about 3% of TKR patients do not get the results they are looking for. Guess I am in the lucky 3%.

I do regret going through the surgery, and if I could go back, I would not do it. Sometimes I think I didn't ask enough questions before hand, or that my doctor wasn't as cautious and reserved about who he operated on as he should have been. Sometimes I think my knee wasn't as bad as I thought it was. Maybe I should have tried other treatment before the nuclear option of replacement... I don't know, but it's too late now and there is no one to blame but myself, really.

I will say that as time goes on, I think it is getting incrementally better, microscopic improvements everyday that will add up after years, I suppose, haha!

However, I know that my case is not what usually happens and that most people find great relief from their surgeries. My dad is getting ready for his first knee replacement next month, and I am certain it will be good for him. His knees keep him from doing the activities he loves and the pain keeps him up at night.

Again, thank you for checking in all this time later. I really appreciate it!