I went for a walk - for fun!

Helenbothknees

My OH and I went for a longish circular walk today, including a muddy and uneven footpath. The sun was shining, and I realised it was the first time I'd enjoyed walking for the sake of it for years. My legs hurt, but mainly the muscles used for balance I think, not my knees. It wasn't a problem; actually I felt as though I could have done a lot more. Enjoying walking, wow! I think my TKRs have been a success.

villier

Helenbothknees wrote:

My OH and I went for a longish circular walk today, including a muddy and uneven footpath. The sun was shining, and I realised it was the first time I'd enjoyed walking for the sake of it for years. My legs hurt, but mainly the muscles used for balance I think, not my knees. It wasn't a problem; actually I felt as though I could have done a lot more. Enjoying walking, wow! I think my TKRs have been a success.

Awww Helen I am new here, your post has brought a smile to my face you seem so positive and you sound as if the determination is there. I take my hat of to you with having TKRs, I have OA in my hands but with neurological nerve damage in a lot of my body so can't walk very far hope you stay well and focused keep posting.......tc.....Marie x

Helenbothknees

Marie, you don't need to take your hat off to me; I really had little choice. I could barely walk to the car, and that was on strong painkillers. I reckon I'd have been in a wheelchair within a year. My consultant said my Xrays looked horrible, and my knees themselves looked even worse; that's why he offered to do them both at the same time. I'm just delighted with how successful they've been; I still have a way to go, but I feel like I've just got my life back. Luckily the rest of my joints are pretty much OK - occasional aches in my hips, wrists and thumbs, but nothing serious, and what 64 year old doesn't have some aches and pains? I know I've been very lucky, but on my experiences I'd recommend this op to anyone.

Fitzroy

I think that anytime anyone with arthritis hears of about someone getting a boost in their quality of life, in your case a significant one, we can't help but smile.

chrissiewissie

Hi Helen
Well done you!!
I used to walk quite a lot, just nice country walks at the weekend with my hubby, but I've cancelled my National Trust membership as walking more than 10-15 mins is painful at the moment.
Glad it was a lovely walk and thanks for the happy story to cheer us up!!
I'm determined to walk for fun again one day soon
Cx

merri

How lovely to hear that you've had a boost to your quality of life, what a cheering post I hope that things carry on improving for you

JuliaHod12

Great news Helen! :-)

I have actually managed without any walking sticks at all for a whole day the very first time..........I have up until now used 1 stick on my morning walk to the bus stop (bus to work)

I'm feeling just a wee bit chuffed with myself!

tillytop

How lovely Helen!

I am so pleased that your op(s) were a success.

Tilly xxx

stickywicket

I'm really glad you enjoyed it, Helen

I often walk for fun. Not very far, admittedly, and not without pain but I love walking in the countryside. It gives you a lift and is good exercise too.

marrianne

Well done Helen ,I do find you help me whenever I have a bad day I think about double trouble re the knees and it gets me going again .Marrianne

loovechocolate

Nice one, that is something I'm looking forward to when I've had the other knee done

bubbadog

Helen, Glad you got outside and enjoyed your walk on your fixed legs! It is so nice to hear a happy story! Keep up the walks you will have muscular legs soon!

babytiger

Thats great news Helen, do glad to hear its all going well