Hi Folks,

As promised, here is a follow up on my progress since
having a total knee replacement on 27 October. I am
happy to report that my theropist tells me I am way
ahead of most in my recovery.*G* The staples came
out over a week ago. I quickly moved from the walker
to a cane and have now retired the cane only three
weeks after the operation. I am faithfully doing all
of the prescibed exercises with excellent results
to date. The strength is steadily returning and I am
able to get out and enjoy the pleasant weather of late with the wife on some daily outdoor walks. I
have also been able to reduce the pain meds by
probably 2/3 since surgury and should soon be off of
them entirely. I am already walking without a limp
which I could not do prior to the surgury.*G* So
life is pretty good in SC and prespects for a great
spring/summer is really looking promising.*G* After
sitting out this past summer, that is indeed a good
thing.*G* Thanks again for all of the emails and notes. Warm regards, Jim