Thank you

nh_user_1106094 · April 15, 2018, 4:46am

I have been doing exercise but one time a day. It seems like that’s all I can handle. Being 70 and overweight does not help the problem. I will call Doc on Monday as per Chico’s advise. I will continue to do the workout but I do think calling Doc is a good idea. Thank you for the replies, it really helps to know I can reach out😘

nh_user_1171557 · April 15, 2018, 6:13am

Hi from NZ Arlene.

I am exercising but theres one i cant do .thats lie on back and lift operated knee straight up. I knotted a soft dressing gown cord and now i manage it.

I think its cheating but the physio is ok with me doing it.

Keep doing little bits...you will make it too

nh_user_1088206 · April 15, 2018, 7:07am

Good Luck Arlene! I found I have gained a little weight during recovery and decided along with exercise to do a program called weight watchers which is helping. I know keeping less weight is suppose to help also.

So much to do to recover. But wishing you well. Hope doctor can help you and at the least reassure you it's just a normal part of your healing.

nh_user_1169547 · April 15, 2018, 10:04am

I know another one you cannot do since your having problems with a straight leg raise if you put a rolled up towel right behind your knee all you have to do it straighten your leg, for me this is almost impossible.

nh_user_1171557 · April 15, 2018, 11:29am

thank you NWF477

nh_user_1169547 · April 15, 2018, 12:15pm

Hope you did not take it wrong. I have not been able to do a straight leg raise for quite awhile I can do the others but not that one, the exercise I mentioned is so simple and as many times as I have been to PT I cannot do it. It is supposed to help with your quads. The most I get is maybe 2" maybe and that is giving it my best. Some exercises are easy some are really hard.

nh_user_949675 · April 15, 2018, 9:11pm

I'm 70 but lost 57 pounds in 11 months...and it has REALLY helped. 247 down to 185... Believe me...carrying the extra weight is hard on the knees and the lower back. Plus your heart will be better off too. Consider changing your diet and getting the exercise you need to strengthen the leg muscles. It should come off a bit at a time over the course of a year...you will be so happy that you did that.