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Hi, my husband and I walked part of the Camino Frances in 2014 and found it to be one of the best experiences of our lives. The plan was to go back two years later and finish it. In the meantime I tore a meniscus in my knee at boot camp, had it repaired (was not a good job) and since have developed severe arthritis and am booked for a knee replacement in May. I am only 57 and am devastated that I need the surgery and am really worried that it will limit future walks for me. I'm aware that everyones experience is different but just wondered if there are others out there in Forum land who have had TKR's and have since walked the Camino successfully?
Thanks so much for replying. Did you mean that you were able to keep walking next day after 20 kms, or needed to have a rest and recovery day? Good to hear that it wasn't as bad as you thought, I'm a nurse too and some folk make it look easy while other younger patients make it look horrific!!! Hope Ian is ok and you are both able to get to Spain in May. Personally I think I will DRAG myself the rest of the way if I can't walk it in the future! Such is the pull of the Camino......Buen CaminoHi. I had my first ACL repair in the 80s and had 6 subsequent surgeries then severe arthritis. I finally had TKR December 2016. We are booked to do the Camino in May but will delay because Ian is having an unexpected angiogram. The TKR wasn’t as bad as I thought considering the nature of the surgery (I am a theatre nurse). I walk 12 km with no problem and 20k with swelling and stiffness but good recovery the next day. I was advised to have TKR when l was 45, but had it at 60. My replacement knee is stronger and more stable than my other knee
Thanks so much for replying. Did you mean that you were able to keep walking next day after 20 kms, or needed to have a rest and recovery day? Good to hear that it wasn't as bad as you thought, I'm a nurse too and some folk make it look easy while other younger patients make it look horrific!!! Hope Ian is ok and you are both able to get to Spain in May. Personally I think I will DRAG myself the rest of the way if I can't walk it in the future! Such is the pull of the Camino......Buen Camino
Hi, my husband and I walked part of the Camino Frances in 2014 and found it to be one of the best experiences of our lives. The plan was to go back two years later and finish it. In the meantime I tore a meniscus in my knee at boot camp, had it repaired (was not a good job) and since have developed severe arthritis and am booked for a knee replacement in May. I am only 57 and am devastated that I need the surgery and am really worried that it will limit future walks for me. I'm aware that everyones experience is different but just wondered if there are others out there in Forum land who have had TKR's and have since walked the Camino successfully?
My wife has a knee replacement and before she left the hospital set her sights on the Camino as a goal to look forward too. One year and two months later we walk from SJPDP to Finisterra. She has been walking since that time. Our first walk was in winter, our next walk next October is going to be the Norte.
We walked from SJPDP to Finisterra in 36 days and return to Santiago by bus and stayed there 3 more days. We walked an average of 25 km per day depending on the terrain and the weather. We had a lot of snow , hail and rain and only 6 days of sun. That is why we are looking after September. We like cooler weather and less pilgrims.That is awesome. How long did you take and what, if any, was her daily average. Thank you
You are such an inspiration. Thank youI walked from SJDP to Santiago in 2016 with M.S. an d two wonky knees. A week after returning home I dislocated my hip waterskiing. When I let go of the rope the left hip snapped back in so violently it destroyed both hips. The having to wait and convince a surgeon to do replacements at 53 finished my knees do to compensating for the hips. I’ve just had my right knee replaced on February 16th. I’m scheduled to have the other knee and both hips replaced hopefully every 4-6 months. We had hoped every 3-4 that’s not looking likely. Anyway I reminded the surgeon just before he put me under in the operating room. Do an awesome job because these joints are going back to walk the Camino ASAP. NEVER GIVE IN OR GIVE UP
Hi, my husband and I walked part of the Camino Frances in 2014 and found it to be one of the best experiences of our lives. The plan was to go back two years later and finish it. In the meantime I tore a meniscus in my knee at boot camp, had it repaired (was not a good job) and since have developed severe arthritis and am booked for a knee replacement in May. I am only 57 and am devastated that I need the surgery and am really worried that it will limit future walks for me. I'm aware that everyones experience is different but just wondered if there are others out there in Forum land who have had TKR's and have since walked the Camino successfully?
Everyone heals differently....I try to honor my body for all it's been through! My total knee replacement was at age 59 after decades of pain, etc with hiking. My recovery went well, I followed my therapy recommendations, of course, and have happily had many years of hikes, including the Camino Francais from SJPdP to Santiago when 65. I'm planning another walk in a year...at age 69. So, there are Camino after knee replacements I'm happy to report!Hi, my husband and I walked part of the Camino Frances in 2014 and found it to be one of the best experiences of our lives. The plan was to go back two years later and finish it. In the meantime I tore a meniscus in my knee at boot camp, had it repaired (was not a good job) and since have developed severe arthritis and am booked for a knee replacement in May. I am only 57 and am devastated that I need the surgery and am really worried that it will limit future walks for me. I'm aware that everyones experience is different but just wondered if there are others out there in Forum land who have had TKR's and have since walked the Camino successfully?
I walked from SJDP to Santiago in 2016 with M.S. an d two wonky knees. A week after returning home I dislocated my hip waterskiing. When I let go of the rope the left hip snapped back in so violently it destroyed both hips. The having to wait and convince a surgeon to do replacements at 53 finished my knees do to compensating for the hips. I’ve just had my right knee replaced on February 16th. I’m scheduled to have the other knee and both hips replaced hopefully every 4-6 months. We had hoped every 3-4 that’s not looking likely. Anyway I reminded the surgeon just before he put me under in the operating room. Do an awesome job because these joints are going back to walk the Camino ASAP. NEVER GIVE IN OR GIVE UP
I had a TKRin May 2015 which was bad. Had the revision in another hospital in November 2017. I skied 29 days this last winter, hiked 17;peaks with my novio this summer and am on the. Camino. I had to search for an expert on revisions as it is a very risky surgery and ended up going to the hospital where my husband graduated from many years ago. It feels great! Just search and be confident with your choice..take longer to look if you need to. It’s worth the time! Buen Camino.Hi, my husband and I walked part of the Camino Frances in 2014 and found it to be one of the best experiences of our lives. The plan was to go back two years later and finish it. In the meantime I tore a meniscus in my knee at boot camp, had it repaired (was not a good job) and since have developed severe arthritis and am booked for a knee replacement in May. I am only 57 and am devastated that I need the surgery and am really worried that it will limit future walks for me. I'm aware that everyones experience is different but just wondered if there are others out there in Forum land who have had TKR's and have since walked the Camino successfully?
Hi Penny, you have been an inspiration to me since we met in 2016. I know that you will get through this. My prayers are with you. I look forward to meeting you again on the Camino.Hi Oxford girl
I’ve always been active all my life. This has been the worst. Because of so many joints effected it prevents the activity I want. A constant battle of what needs to be rested and what needs to be worked. Withe the labral tears or shredding to both hips even upper body workouts are effected. Doing all I can to be all I can be ...each and every day.....Buen Camino
Thank you PhilHi Penny, you have been an inspiration to me since we met in 2016. I know that you will get through this. My prayers are with you. I look forward to meeting you again on the Camino.
Phil
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