I had scheduled my knee replacement with Dr. Carlson during spring break. Since I am a teacher for MPS, I was hoping to limit how long I was out for my recovery. I prepared for my surgery by riding a stationary bike, which was suggested. I heard many stories from friends and colleagues who went through the procedure at other clinics. They told me how long my recovery was going to take, and how much pain and discomfort to expect based on their experiences. A couple of teachers I work with were out of work for over a month, and another didn’t return to school for 7 weeks.
I was very careful to follow TCO’s directions carefully, and I was back to school after 2 weeks without needing the cane or crutches that were provided. My physical therapist stopped seeing me after 2 weeks because I reached all my goals. After 2 months, you can barely see the scar on my knee. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. After my experience, I cannot imagine having this procedure anywhere else.