“Do the rehab.”

Lou’s Story

What was life like before joint replacement?
I had three steroid injections in three years to help manage the discomfort of the bone-on-bone condition in my knee. The third one in 2015 did not work at all, so I decided to move forward with surgery. I had to delay my surgery 12 weeks because of the injection. Those 12 weeks were challenging, and my knee reached a new level of instability. I could not even mow the lawn.

What is life like now?
I am almost back to complete recovery. I am about six months out from surgery, and I am almost fully recovered. I am planning to try tennis soon. I incorporated a 45-minute water resistance exercise program that really accelerated the recovery process. 

What advice do you have for others considering joint replacement?
Do the rehab prescribed by your doctor.