I am actually able to walk, just not that well or for very long. Around the house I’m still using a cane or more often the walker, but I’m able to put more weight on my new knee at a rate unheard of since the surgery. However the dogs need more than what I can deliver, so I have this little electric scooter to take them out. It belonged to my father, as he suffered a back injury around the same age I suffered my knee injury. As he aged it caused him mobility issues and he bought this scooter for traveling with my mom. After he died it was stored away at my mom’s place and she shipped it to us when Linda broke several bones in her foot and ankle a few years back. It was invaluable during that, and her hip replacement (though she bounced back from that real fast!) Now I’m using it to get around outside. Perfect for taking the dogs for a walk. Ripley has good enough recall to wander on her own, but Marky & Dottie have to be on a leash at all times away from home. I think I can do a full circuit of the neighborhood on the battery but haven’t tried that yet.
Pain is largely gone (unless I do something wrong) and I have been given exercises by the PT to increase my range of motion. The goal is to work on straightening the leg first, then on bending. Still icing after most activities to help quiet the raging inside. Still tough to bend it very much. Excruciating to try and straighten it.
Wish me luck!