Hi Chuck,
My recovery was pretty much in line with the better ones I've read on the sight.
I was able to get my elbows to my knees by the third day.
No running until 6 months but i started walking and was able to walk a half mile the week after surgery.
Got on the stationary bike for 40 minutes at the one month mark.
I also decided to take swimming lessons at the 2 month mark and ended up swimming a decent amount. Over 130 miles for the year. it became my substitute for running.
My current range of motion is pretty good. I can sit with my leg crossed and I can get my right knee to within about a half foot of touching my nose. The left side touches easily.
I just have not been able to run more than 3/4 of mile without it really throbbing. If I try to push through it I limp for a few days.
I actually at first felt a little guilty at first since many stories on the site are for people who were in constant pain and are understandably happy to have that now relieved.
I don't want to seem ungrateful. I had the surgery a little earlier than many because I was no longer able to play basketball, and run races the way the way I wanted to. And that's taking into account the fight with Father Time.
I thought at first maybe it was something I did that caused this, but the doctor doesn't think so.
I really feel blessed to have found this site. It's been such a wealth of information and feedback.
Thank you,
Tim