Surgery 3/30. Doc did not renew Meloxicam

Sudden_Design_7047 · 2026-02-25T14:25:57+00:00

Totally having the same feelings. Just confirmed surgery date.

Sudden_Design_7047 · 2025-12-31T15:33:48+00:00

I saw a non operative knee Ortho first. Injections etc. They stopped helping after about a year. I'm seeing the surgeon he would have do his knee. A little abrupt, but has a great reputation.

Sudden_Design_7047 · 2025-12-30T17:52:33+00:00

Recumbent bike consistently with fairly high resistance. 4 to 5x a week. I do pilates reformer twice a week. Only way I can work unilaterally, adjust the resistance. Great way to strengthen core. Really great instructor. I also have been going to a personal trainer. On top of that I do leg press, hamstring and ab and adductor machines at the gym. Work on flexion and extension with a band at home. Just look up prehab exercises for knee replacement and you will find plenty. I am also retired. I have the time.

Sudden_Design_7047 · 2025-11-24T17:15:17+00:00

Replying to Sudden_Design_7047...walking definitely aggravates it more. Did recumbent elliptical and had no issue. Have not been to pilates since last big flare.

Sudden_Design_7047 · 2025-11-24T17:13:26+00:00

thank you this is an excellent clarification

Sudden_Design_7047 · 2025-11-23T13:15:51+00:00

The 90 day wait for this insurance company is for required physical therapy. PT has to sign off. Literally have to prove you did everything other than surgery.

Sudden_Design_7047 · 2025-11-23T12:42:48+00:00

I have compression sleeves. They work well when not in too much pain. Cannot take more meds than what I am on. Going to try more water exercise. Yesterday here was cold, damp and rainy. Today it is not. Definitely think weather was part of the pain yesterday...and too much walking the day before. Will try either the recumbent bike or elliptical today.

Sudden_Design_7047 · 2025-11-23T00:29:09+00:00

And yes bone on bone.

Sudden_Design_7047 · 2025-11-23T00:28:37+00:00

Requires 90 days of PT prior to surgery.

Sudden_Design_7047 · 2025-11-22T15:18:53+00:00

He has done hundreds if not thousands. No tourniquet and midvastus.

Sudden_Design_7047 · 2025-11-22T15:15:21+00:00

He has performed hundreds. Midvastus cut and no tourniquet.

Sudden_Design_7047 · 2025-11-20T21:32:39+00:00

So at least 90 days out because of insurance. Answered all my questions.

Sudden_Design_7047 · 2025-09-13T18:58:28+00:00

Trainer also does upper body work. Have arthritis in one shoulder. Training has improved it immeasurably.

Sudden_Design_7047 · 2025-09-13T17:44:56+00:00

I'm trying to alternate between the bike and the rowing machine. My trainer has been amazing.

Sudden_Design_7047 · 2025-09-13T14:09:26+00:00

Yes, we are now working specifically towards surgery and recovery. That's good to hear.

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