Summary of Healthy Knees Total Knee Replacement: The Five Pillar Plan to Prepare for Your Knee Surgery and Recover So You Get the Most Out of Your New Knee by Robin Robertson

Transform your knee surgery experience with Robin Robertson's 5-pillar plan for preparation and recovery in 'Healthy Knees Total Knee Replacement.'

Welcome to the world of knee operations-where you'll swap out your creaky joints for a brand-new model! In Healthy Knees Total Knee Replacement, Robin Robertson takes the plunge into this rollercoaster ride of pain, preparation, and recovery, making sure you don't trip over the details on your way to the operating room.

Let's face it, knee surgery isn't exactly a stroll in the park-unless that park is a "knee-repair clinic" designed to get you back on your feet. This book doesn't hold back; instead, it serves you a five-course meal (or should I say five-pillar plan?) that's all about prepping for surgery and ensuring you strut your stuff post-op.

First up, Pillar One: Preparing Your Body. This involves more than just lounging on the couch and binge-watching your favorite TV show while thinking, "Oh, I'll just wing it." Nope. You've got to get your body ready, which means exercises, strength training, and learning how to avoid being a couch potato at least until after your surgery.

Pillar Two: The Big Day. Surgery day isn't just about getting dressed in those lovely hospital pajamas (those gowns are all the rage!). It's about knowing what to expect, and that includes having a mini-phonebook-sized list of questions for your surgeon. Spoiler alert: "So, what happens if you accidentally take out the wrong knee?" is likely not going to win you any points.

Next up, we've got Pillar Three: Recovery, aka the time when you'll be doing more lounging than you ever thought possible. Thank goodness for Netflix and those "I totally could have been an Olympic athlete" dreams shattered by the reality of recovery. Here, Robertson lays down various tips to help you cope with the post-surgery blues while you are channeling your inner ninja and maneuvering around your house like a pro.

Pillar Four is all about the Road to Mobility. So get ready for some serious physical therapy sessions where they will push your new knee to its limits. Think of it as training for an Olympic sport-except you won't be getting gold medals, just a slightly less achy knee.

Finally, we land on Pillar Five: Living Your Best Life with Your New Knee. Congratulations! You've survived surgery, recovery, and PT! Now it's time to show off that new knee. Whether you're returning to your previously scheduled programming of yoga, running marathons, or chasing after grandkids, this chapter ensures you're not just living, but thriving!

So, if you're looking to brace yourself (pun intended) for a total knee replacement, Healthy Knees Total Knee Replacement is like that friend who's had knee surgery before and is now your personal guide to navigating the murky waters of surgical recovery. And remember, while the road might be bumpy at times, with this five-pillar plan in hand, you'll be waving goodbye to those pesky knee problems and saying hello to a new you-hopefully one who dances better and doesn't creak as much!

Maddie Page

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