re: Anybody have a total knee replacement? How bad was the recovery?

Everyone told me if I replaced it I’d say I should’ve done it ten years ago. They were absolutely correct.

Neils Linschoten did my right knee in November 2021 using the Mako robotic protocol. I was walking aided by a walker about an hour out of recovery. The key to recovery is punctilious adherence to your PT therapy both at home and outpatient. It’s literally a race to beat scar tissue.

Your new knee is absolutely high functioning, and can do all the work expected of it. Initially pain, swelling, your wound, and developing scar tissue will conspire to convince you otherwise. If you elevate your leg as taught, ice it frequently especially after PT you’re going to be amazed at how well you’re doing at two weeks. It gets better each week…IF you put in the work.

I wish I had done mine ten years ago.