Knee surgery

[Catrin]

Did you hike at EC today? I'm glad you knee held up today

No hiking yesterday - that was from Sunday, kettlebell training group last night. Glad YOU had a good hike

[Catrin]

I went hiking yesterday - got 3.25 miles with no knee pain!!!!! My feet however...but the hiking shoes meant that my arthritic feet took about 2.75 miles longer to start complaining than they would have in my trail running shoes. The trails were also a mix of dirt and gravel - and my feet are always far more cranky on non-dirt trails. Just the way it is. I've been a bit depressed over the apparent lack of improvement in my knee recovery but I was wrong. It is just sometimes hard to see improvements in daily activities. Crossing my fingers this continues!

[Crankin]

Sounds like a nice hike, Catrin. I imagine that progress is very incremental after that type of surgery. You should be proud of yourself with the pacing you've done. No overtraining!

[Catrin]

Sounds like a nice hike, Catrin. I imagine that progress is very incremental after that type of surgery. You should be proud of yourself with the pacing you've done. No overtraining!

It's a dangerous time for me right now I've lost enough strength and fitness that I have to go almost all the way back to the beginning with my KB training. The hiking did go well, still a little odd with downhill uneven terrain combinations...it would be easy to overdo things but I do need to start pushing things a bit.

I've a birthday hike scheduled with Winding Road this Friday, I'm considering now the best choice between the 3 parks I need to choose from. I WANT to hike my fav mtb trail but it might be too early for those particular trails. There is another set of mtb trails i also enjoy hiking that might be a better choice..

[Pax]

That's great, Catrin!! So glad you're able to get moving like that!

[rebeccaC]

I've a birthday hike scheduled with Winding Road this Friday, I'm considering now the best choice between the 3 parks I need to choose from. I WANT to hike my fav mtb trail but it might be too early for those particular trails. There is another set of mtb trails i also enjoy hiking that might be a better choice..

Since I’ll be traveling on Friday an early birthday hug and wishes for a new birth year of continuing to see obstacles as teachers and your discomfort as a challenge to relax where you are in recovery.....and a good hike on your fav trail as soon as you feel positive about doing it!!!!!!!

[Catrin]

Now I just need to find the right pace to increase my activity level that both knees and feet will approve of...it's sometimes a downer to have so many body parts that complain but it is far better than any other alternative I can think of

Thanks Rebecca!

[emily_in_nc]

Now I just need to find the right pace to increase my activity level that both knees and feet will approve of...it's sometimes a downer to have so many body parts that complain but it is far better than any other alternative I can think of

Boy, do I agree with you there! I am glad you were able to have such a good hike. I can imagine that was a real thrill!

[OakLeaf]

Glad you're doing well and continuing to improve - and that you've been able to enjoy this beautiful weather!

[Catrin]

Had a great 4 mile hike today with Winding Road on a nice trail for my 56th birthday! This trail has more personality than the park I've been hiking in and it was great! There WAS one part with a short sharp decline that was so sharp that I wound up sitting down and sliding down on my butt. My knee wasn't unstable, but that felt safest - and probably looked hilarious I chose that trail hoping that it would be challenging without being TOO much so, and that was indeed the case. I'm not yet ready to hike it solo, but it was fun and my knee never tried to buckle. I will take it! My gait IS uneven, though I am not limping. I will check with my Ortho when I see him Monday to see if that is to be expected.

For those of you who have had a lateral release, do you remember having problems with an uneven gait 3 months or more post-surgery? Is it too soon for me to worry about it? Just wondering.

[Crankin]

That sounds fun, Catrin. Happy birthday!!

[Pax]

Happy belated birthday, Catrin! Sounds like a very challenging hike, so glad you enjoyed it.

[emily_in_nc]

Happy birthday (late) Catrin! Glad you enjoyed an excellent hike. Butt-scooting is entirely acceptable!

[Catrin]

Thanks! It WAS just challenging enough in my current condition. I am trying not to remember just how easy I once considered that trail. The only problem with the butt-scooting is that it is also a mountain bike trail. The drop where I did that is on the wrong side of a blind curve, thankfully Winding Road was there so she stood back to warn anyone who might come along - and she warned me when someone was coming since it takes me longer to get out of the way than normal. It's an interesting trail, and at one point she almost got creamed by a mtber who was going MUCH too fast, but thankfully it didn't happen! I'm very glad I did it and hope to do it again next weekend, weather and schedule permitting. It wasn't quite 4 miles, but it was close.

[emily_in_nc]

Very smart to have a partner in your condition and when hiking on a shared trail with MTBers!