Another granddaughter pic....couldn't help it.
Rehab update-Yesterday the temperature rose to a mild 58 degrees in Central Illinois in late February.  My usual biking cutoff temp is 50 degrees.  The wind was also a light 8-10 mph from the WSW.  So the conditions were ripe for an longer bicycle ride.  I have continued riding at the gym and on the trainer in my basement but riding outside on the bike is a different animal.  After my usual pre-trip regiment, prepping the bike, dressing in five layers, etc. I was finally ready to go.  My goal was to determine the current condition of my TKR on an extended basis.  Eureka lake was my destination and with no break return home.  Including small side treks it totaled 25 miles.  I know, I know.  After my past rides this should be a piece of cake.  But I am amazed that I am proud of doing that ride.  The result was that while I still need to work on speed and conditioning the knee felt great afterwards.  It looks like my next outside ride will be to Goodfield and back for a total of 30 miles.  From there I will work to reach my goal of biking 100 miles by the end of summer.  Therefore, I feel I am making excellent progress on the knee rehab. And, at my last doctor appointment the Dr. stated that complete recovery is still 6 month away.  Now, that's really good news.  More later.

Rehab-update.   No outside biking since last entry but indoor cycling is close to what it was before knee replacement.  Two hours at the gym, alternating with hour and a half in trainer followed by once a week in the therapy pool at the gym.  So since my flexion is where I want it to be but not as good as it is going to get.  I am working on regaining the level of conditioning I had attained prior.  On a side note, I saw my surgeon for a 6 month visit.  He was pleasantly surprised how my recovery has progressed.  He did admit it was a very difficult replacement do to the fact the knee was so bad. Because of that fact he implied my rehab levels would take longer. He also indicated I still would improve up to a year from the replacement.  All in all a good report with the best yet to come.  As this is a blog dedicated to my biking adventures forgive me for adding pictures of my grandchild....but she is so damn cute I can't help it.  So there!!