Hey Mike, I've never had a replacement, but I can see it on the horizon. Both knees are pretty well shot after playing hoops in high school and at the collegiate level. Just wanted to say best of luck to you. Hope your back on the course and playing well in no time!
Play Well,
Steve S.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Michael!

I'm in the same boat Michael; both knees need replacement. The left one is being done on November 5 ; I wanted to get as much out of this golf season as I could, knowing this was coming.

Best of luck and keep us posted.

Wishing you nothing but the best. Have not played since the Dormie Event, June 2nd. Lower back has it's moments. Another epidural on the 28th before we head to Europe. If this does not work, they will be doing a mild procedure, taking pressure off the spine. In and out. Short recovery. Heck of a summer. Part of aging. Be 78 on the 10th. Won't to make at least one more TTI. Me wife had knee replaced. Recovery good. Followed doctor's orders, lots of exercise and PT. Has been over a year, cannot ride her bicycle as far as she use to. She is pleased.

I’m paying attention as I’m still required to “maintain” my knees for now. Seems knees and/or hips are an occupational hazard for living into your 70’s.
Every person I’ve talked - and met or exceeded the post-op recovery workouts, has only said they wish they had done it earlier.
Good luck with your recovery.

They moved the date to 09/26/2024 seems like they do not want to do the surgery but I am doing everything they ask for so I think I'm am good to go for 09/26/2024. Insurance deals just suck sometimes but will do what I have to do tired of the pain.

I didn't but my wife did last year. They had her walking the same day. Definitely do the P.T. and you will be fine.If memory serves me she was playing 2 months after, now with that said she wasn't allowed to take complete full swings then. 4 months and she was given the OK to go all out. The only regret she had was she waited too long to do it.

Mike,
I had a full replacement on my left knee in 18 and I can tell you that recovery is different for everyone. My first couple months after surgery were limited to range of motion exercising and dedicated physical therapy (I still do range of motion work every day). I was lucky that we had a really cold/snowy winter, so golf was not something I was thinking about, so I really focused on the exercises & therapy.
I'm sure your team will have a similar recovery plan for you, don't get discouraged, stick to the plan and you'll be surprised at how quickly you can progress.
Like Dave said, they will have you up walking the same day and I'm guessing you'll start doing some range of motion PT the day after.

Best of luck and I hope your recovery goes smoothly.
Barry

Good luck today, Michael! I’ll send up a prayer out here for a speedy recovery and return to the course!

I had a total right knee replacement at the end of January of 2022. With PT and following my therapist's at-home exercises diligently, he released me to hit easy shots at the driving range by mid-March and released me fully by April. I was back on the course taking full swings and playing a full round by the end of April-early May.

My suggestion is what others also told me prior to my surgery: Do everything your physical therapist tells you. Go to every scheduled therapy session, let them do their work and continue doing your exercises at home. I hated how much it hurt at first, fully believing I would never recover when I saw other people making strides. When I began making those same strides myself, I found that this was one of the greatest things I've ever done for myself and my overall wellness. It's honestly the best thing I've ever done for myself.

Best of luck. I'm sure you'll end up loving the results!

Good luck today!

Hi Mike,

I am 10 weeks post second total knee (left) replacement and in general doing well. That said, I had my right knee done 20 months earlier and as stated above it has been a totally different experience. I have had a tougher recovery due to nagging things that inhibit my movements. All my issues are with connective tissue areas and tight hamstring which I have never had. Good news is I have been hitting half shots with lower irons for two weeks but being the way I am I over did it and gimped up.
What is key is what folks have said above. Do the PT, be religious about it , and you will see the results.
Wish you good luck with recovery and a getting into new sticks.

Regards

How did it go?

I hope your surgery went well yesterday. You are probably scheduled for PT today. They did not mess around after my knee surgery. PT started same day after surgery.

It has been 7 months since my surgery and I am happy i got it done. Back on the golf course and can play back to back now.

There are days that it is sore and swollen but the pain inside the knee is gone. Follow your surgeons and PT plans and you will be good to go and do not be a hero by over doing it in the beginning. Your body needs to heal properly during this stage of recovery. The first few months are like a roller coaster with up and down days. Though as PT sessions and time passes your knee will get stronger and the swelling goes down.

Good Luck and you should be back on the course in a few months.

Hi Mike:

I hope all went well and you have a speedy recovery.