I continue to work out 4 to 5 times a week by swimming, riding a bike, and working out on an elliptcal trainer. I am also doing some weight training including leg presses and hamstring pulls.
I find that I do not think very much about the prosthesis in my right knee. I am doing all activities other than running. Even when doing yard work, I find that I can easily move a wheel barrow with a 100 pound load, and carry 50 pound bags of sand and dirt. The knee feels very stable and strong.
Swelling in the surgical knee has abated some since I last reported in this blog. My right knee circumference is 17.5 inches. The left knee by comparison is 16.75 inches. The picture below shows both of my knees (Notice our cat Georgia walking by in the background behind my legs; she is 20 years old!):
This Wednesday I have my first visit to the dentist since my knee surgery. For the remainder of my life I have to take an antibiotic when I visit the dentist. The antibiotic is a precautinary measure to prevent infections. Apparently, there is an increased chance of getting an infection around the prosthesis from dental work which is considered a "dirty procedure". While data is not conclusive in this area, my doctor asked that I take the antibiotic as a safeguard. The drug prescribed to me is amoxicillin. About 1 hour before visiting the dentist, I am to take four capsules of 500MG amoxicillin.
Next report will be in June for the six month update.
