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NDR. I'm having a knee replacement in 10 days (not the kind of countdown that I'm used to). Any tips to help the whole process along/ advice for good outcome & recovery?

7:47pm on 6/14/26 by DumbosPal

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I have nothing except well wishes for you!

7:49pm on 6/14/26 by PrincipalTinker

Thank you @PT!

7:53pm on 6/14/26 by DumbosPal

PTA here. Walk and keep moving. Keep it straight when icing. Do your quad sets to help with quad strength and extension. Do your heel slides for bending.

8:00pm on 6/14/26 by GoHeels

@GoHeels, thank you. I've been doing a lot of "prehab" including quad sets, heel slides, and leg straightening . Just very nervous.

8:19pm on 6/14/26 by DumbosPal

@DumbosPal, leg strength is critical prior to the surgery. Sounds like you are on the right track. @GoHeels has excellent advice. I'll add this, follow your surgeon's directions regarding pain management. I have a high pain tolerance and decided that I...

8:29pm on 6/14/26 by TacMed

...could stop a certain medication. Huge mistake, it was one of the most painful experiences in my life.

8:30pm on 6/14/26 by TacMed

Also, work hard at your post operative rehab. There will be times that you will want to skip a session, don't, keep focusing on the end result.

8:33pm on 6/14/26 by TacMed

Lower your expectations on the timeline of your recovery. Everyone I l ow who's gotten frustrated it's because they didn't get back to "life" as quickly as a friend/family member. If you do the rehab, it'll happen in time.

8:35pm on 6/14/26 by DestinyCalled

Everyone is different. You'll be great, in time, if you do the work and give yourself some grace.

8:36pm on 6/14/26 by DestinyCalled

Ditto @Tac for my brother. Didn't take it when he got home from surgery!Very bad idea. Other than that @Dumbo it went smoothly. Good news is the pain before surgery goes away with replacement. Be diligent with your PT. Will be glad you did.

8:42pm on 6/14/26 by Magicalday2011

@Enchantedbythemouse had a great thread on the forum when she had hers done. I know it is only a matter of time for me (probably on borrowed time at this point) and I learned a lot about the process and recovery.

10:32pm on 6/14/26 by JJT (staff)

https://forum.touringplans.com/t/take-2-the-one-where-i-do-it-all-over-again/101924

10:32pm on 6/14/26 by JJT (staff)

Don't miss any rehab sessions, or what I called them physical torture . I had 2 knee surgeries, and a year and a half of physical therapy and I'm thankful with the results.

1:44am by olddonnaduck

My brother is 3 wks post op and due the 2nd soon. He'd say the same- physio physio physio. DH due his hip in a few wks & is looking forward to losing the joint pain- op was delayed

3:02am by hodg

I am in my folks' old home so all toilets are higher, lol, and I inherited a plastic medical bathtub bench that extends over tub to floor. Sit on edge and scooch over to tub. Lifesaving. Esp higher toilet. You can buy medical toilet seats for addtl height

8:30am by Jennyhirsch

@Jenny, we had our tub replaced with a walk in shower and dual grab bars. Definitely old folks approved!

8:42am by TacMed

PT here - push yourself with the knee exercises post-op and with follow-up therapy!!

10:38am by SplitStayfortheWin

My mom and her brother had knee replacements same week, in their 70s. Uncle took pain meds like clockwork, did therapy, regained full range motion. My mom wouldn't take meds, PT hurt, shorted on her PT, never regained full range of motion. Take yr meds!

12:02pm by Jennyhirsch

I am 6 years post op knee replacement this month. Get an ice machine, stay ahead of your pain, do ALL the PT. Especially at home.

1:17pm by Sorcerers_Apprentice

Just checked in w my brother- who is 67, has been a long distance fell runner for yrs so is fit but knees were gone. 4 wks post op- today hes walked upstairs 20 times, rowed 20min, & walked 2 miles + physio exercises 4x. Just as well he's retired.

1:21pm by hodg

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Says still sone pain in the night. I didn't ask how much meds he's still on.

1:22pm by hodg

I hear those ice machines are da bomb, if you can afford one. When I reach replacement time, getting one is on my list.

1:53pm by Jennyhirsch

Yes to @jenny's suggestion of the ice machines- my mom has had both knees done in the past couple of years, and it truly was a godsend for her.

17 min ago by JERancher

Hate Everest. Like 7d, like tron. Space okay but not ideal . Where's rock n rollercoaster fall and how does it compare? I've never gone on an upside down ride ?

1:58pm by RileysBirthday

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Not a fan of either Everest or RNRC but I do them both when with my family but wouldn't at all if it was up to me. RNRC is worse than Everest for me, and both are worse than Space. I also love 7D and Tron.

55 min ago by popupcamper

Request to ride up front (or near the front) - feels smoother up there so it helps as well

38 min ago by Thingamabobs_20

It sounds like mission space orange......

20 min ago by RileysBirthday

I don't see this posted here. DS bus restrictions becoming permanent? https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/disney-springs/news/15jun2026-disney-springs-resort-bus-verification-expected-to-become-permanent-at-walt-disney-world.htm

12:38pm by PrincipalTinker

Now, do the boats to DS, please.

1:16pm by utang44

As someone who always stays in the bubble, I say "GOOD!"

23 min ago by Ali Ababwa

How is tower of terror compared to that rise drop? Kid is expressing interest in tower but I also hate the rise drop lol

10:36am by RileysBirthday

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These comments made me laugh and choose to happily skip tower ! Lol

1:57pm by RileysBirthday

Ummm "Tower of Terror" never sounded like a fun time to me.

25 min ago by Ali Ababwa

Tower of Mild Dispepsia just doesn't have that thrill ride feel, though.

24 min ago by JJT (staff)

If I rented dvc points for a resort studio at GF will I get a room with the normal resort room decor? I don't have a deluxe studio. Those are the ones with the plaid decor right? Thanks.

48 min ago by NaviHeart

No its a really nice room with mary poppins decor - a very specific room type and all in one building

28 min ago by Totsypooh

Also its got 2 queen beds and a couch that converts to a single

27 min ago by Totsypooh

Settle the debate Kona or Sanaa Better food & vibes ? I'm vegetarian , nobody else in the family is.

11:21am on 6/13/26 by RileysBirthday

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Sanaa won! Can't beat hanging out at akl!

10:37am by RileysBirthday

After Sanaa, get some zebra domes from the gift shop. Find some rocking chairs outside, and eat them while watching the animals on the savanna. We love kidani and AKL.

1:38pm by WildernessPixie

Sanaa 100%

45 min ago by NaviHeart

175 days. Good morning Liner friends!

6:18am by TacMed

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14! Good morning, all!

9:49am by ferbtones

104. Doing the Phineas and Ferb dance.

10:01am by mtdavis

25 days! Almost to the three week mark. Woohoo!

2:14pm by PixieDustDiva

ADR day is coming up on Saturday. We are hoping for mostly afternoon break type ADRs to beat the August heat and give the kids a break. What's everyone "preferred" time for that? I'm thinking between 1-2 most days but closer to 5 on the MK party day

8:20am by tlrg4488

We aren't staying for the party that night. Also hoping for late breakfast on our AK day. Fingers crossed!

8:21am by tlrg4488

Even when mine were young we did actual breaks from the heat with either resort time or pool. A break from 1-4 is what we do. You just need to manage expectations of getting as much park time.

10:28am by youcanfly

What ages are your kids? My kids enjoyed the pool/waterpark as much as the parks when they were under 10. (Still do at 17 and 12 at times!!) In August heat we would never had made RD to 5 pm, even with a sit down meal break. Usually take break around 1!

10:35am by SplitStayfortheWin

My non heat loving kids are usually done by 11am in summer. Lunch and hotel pool. Better yet, lunch AT the pool.

1:58pm by Jennyhirsch

I've booked for early Sept with a friend who's never stayed on property. Can't wait to introduce her to all the perks! We're at Beach Club & I'm wondering how the construction is going. Anyone been there lately? Thanks!

8:16am by ShellKirk

I'll be glad to take a look around this week. We were walking from Epcot back YC last night and I didn't see any construction on that side. Is this just room refurbs or something else?

10:56am by youcanfly

Thanks! I think its outside facade updates but it could be both!

1:25pm by ShellKirk

Had dinner at Tutto Italia last night-wow, it's just so bad. DJ said "the meatballs aren't horrible" & my friend & I both said "they taste exactly like the ones out of a bag at Publix", DH meal inedible salty and huge pieces of rosemary (including...

8:30am by irenek

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@utang,I've heard great things about that little lounge.

11:24am by evamarie320

I'm not commenting on Tutto Gusto Update-DH was up most of the night sick from his food and is still sick. Friend who dined with us is also sick.

1:12pm by irenek

Oh, I know, @irene. Just been meaning to share that review of the lounge.

1:15pm by utang44

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