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Forum: Pills and Ills
09-14-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 525
Posted By Jtmav

Having just had two TKR over the past 7 months I...

Having just had two TKR over the past 7 months I empathize with your concerns. Sounds like you’ve done all the right things and you should be ok. I was taught along time ago that 90% of the things we...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,564,908
Posted By Jtmav

Finally got back on my bike this morning after...

Finally got back on my bike this morning after life got in the way of my riding. 16 miles and a quicker pace as I claw back into shape after two total knee replacement surgeries. Felt good after and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,564,908
Posted By Jtmav

Cut back to 15 miles this morning. Since my...

Cut back to 15 miles this morning. Since my surgeries I think I may have been premature going 18 and 20+ so early in recovery. I found after 18 last week I felt lousy the rest of the day. Before the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-30-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,564,908
Posted By Jtmav

we dog owners know that they give us some of the...

we dog owners know that they give us some of the best days we can have and one of the worst you’ll experience. Sorry for your loss.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-29-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,564,908
Posted By Jtmav

Did 19 miles on a path, felt better today than...

Did 19 miles on a path, felt better today than last ride. Beautiful late summer day high 60s, little cloudy and no humidity. Fairly light wind as well. Grateful for the ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-27-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,564,908
Posted By Jtmav

Rode 17 this morning, different path. Felt...

Rode 17 this morning, different path. Felt sluggish and the new knees were barking a bit as well. Better for having done it but the climb back to getting in shape is certainly not linear.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-24, 04:16 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

sounds like a smart plan. Does the ROM bike have...

sounds like a smart plan. Does the ROM bike have resistance settings as well? One thing l learned is that recovering from a surgical wound is certainly different from rebuilding muscle. Speaking for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-24-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,564,908
Posted By Jtmav

Did 20 miles on my favorite path here on Cape...

Did 20 miles on my favorite path here on Cape Cod. Stunning morning, low 70s, little wind and low humidity. Here’s a picture of Quisset Harbor in Falmouth. Enjoy the weekend!...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

Sorry to hear about your set back, hopefully the...

Sorry to hear about your set back, hopefully the recovery will be short and you’ll be back out there soon. Glad the knee is good. Stay strong.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-22-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,564,908
Posted By Jtmav

Did 18 miles on the Shining Sea path here on Cape...

Did 18 miles on the Shining Sea path here on Cape Cod. Beautiful late August morning, mid 60s, no humidity and light winds. 10 day!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

You’re a better man than me Gunga Din! there was...

You’re a better man than me Gunga Din! there was no way I could get all the way around on any bike after a 2-3 weeks. It was a good 4-6 weeks before I could get on a stationary bike and even then...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-20-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

My surgeon won’t do both simultaneously. Part of...

My surgeon won’t do both simultaneously. Part of the reason is that because of insurance you are discharged directly to home. To do both at the same time would require a stay at a rehab for, I would...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-19-24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

I don’t think I will be the last one in this...

I don’t think I will be the last one in this group to go through this so I am resurrecting the thread, hope no one minds. My journey is pretty straightforward 72 yo both knees were very arthritic and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-17-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,564,908
Posted By Jtmav

Managed to get back out on the Shining Sea bike...

Managed to get back out on the Shining Sea bike path here in Falmouth on Cape Cod. Did 12 miles and felt pretty good all things considered. Grateful to be back! ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-16-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,564,908
Posted By Jtmav

indoor rig was at a gym and it was a little...

indoor rig was at a gym and it was a little different. I had to start riding with the seat fairly high and about every 3-5 minutes I would lower it a couple of times and finish the workout at a low...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-16-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,564,908
Posted By Jtmav

I haven’t posted here in some time but I check in...

I haven’t posted here in some time but I check in regularly, just to catch up I haven’t ridden my bike since last fall. On Feb 1 I had a total knee replacement on my left knee and on April 25 I had...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

I just had my second TKR last Thursday, following...

I just had my second TKR last Thursday, following the first one last Feb 1. Like you I could ride without a lot of discomfort before the surgery but that was about all I could do. I won’t be back on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-24, 04:03 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

Thanks for the update, I am scheduled for my...

Thanks for the update, I am scheduled for my second TKR tomorrow exactly 3 months from my first. Been able to ride the stationary bike but that’s it so far. I am concerned about how the rehab will...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3,926
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 729,519
Posted By Jtmav

I bought the same exact bike 3 years ago and I’m...

I bought the same exact bike 3 years ago and I’m 72 years old. Unlike you I am not a long term rider, I was a runner for many years and then when that became too difficult I started to row on an erg...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-29-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

I’m a month out today and have a PT session later...

I’m a month out today and have a PT session later this morning. I’m around 100-105. Did 15 mins on the stationary bike yesterday but I did get a bit of swelling after. My PT is forcing bend, which is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

Thanks, I think we are of the same view. I have...

Thanks, I think we are of the same view. I have PT tomorrow and not looking forward to it. I have a follow up Monday with my Surgeons team and will ask their view on PT. I’m fairly sure it will be a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

I discovered a website dealing with all types of...

I discovered a website dealing with all types of joint replacements where the overwhelming opinion is contrary to what you and I are experiencing....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

It makes sense to me that you can’t rebuild...

It makes sense to me that you can’t rebuild muscle before the surgical trauma, soft tissue has healed. The problem is they scare you into thinking if you don’t get good ROM within 6 weeks you’re not...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-27-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

A little over 3 and a 1/2 weeks since surgery....

A little over 3 and a 1/2 weeks since surgery. Walking without any crutch or cane and been going to PT twice a week. My ROM is at 100 and got on the stationary bike at PT yesterday and rode for 10...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-14-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

Day 12 post op for me. Had my last in home PT...

Day 12 post op for me. Had my last in home PT session this morning and have been discharged to outpatient starting Friday. After 2 weeks I can say for the first time I am feeling a bit better, the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-07-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

Seems like a common piece of advice I keep...

Seems like a common piece of advice I keep getting. I have in house PT for another 10 days and then outpatient. My outpatient has a stationary bike I can use. My gym is only 10 mins away and they...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

Just had my first session with a new PT. 28 years...

Just had my first session with a new PT. 28 years old and we started talking about cycling. At 23 he cycled across the country for charity, Virginia to Oregon about 3 months. Did around 70miles a day...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

Don’t have one here and it maybe a bit premature....

Don’t have one here and it maybe a bit premature. After next week I’ll be able to get back to OutPatient PT. They have a stationary bike there and my gym is close by as well. They have a good...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

Quick update

It’s been 4 days since the surgery. I’ve been pretty much icing, resting and elevating my leg since I came home. Been taking my meds regularly and the pain relief every 4 hours. Have a bath chair so...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-02-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

Surgery went well yesterday, home the same day....

Surgery went well yesterday, home the same day. Nerve block has worn off and the pain is manageable with meds, ice and elevation. Using crutches, instead of a walker. In home PT is visiting today....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-31-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

My turn

Surgery is scheduled for tomorrow morning starting with the left knee and the right is scheduled for April 25. I will keep you posted as my journey unfolds and I’m sure will have a few questions to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-15-23, 06:16 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

hang in there, I feel your pain. I’m scheduled...

hang in there, I feel your pain. I’m scheduled for Feb 1 for the first surgery, on a cancellation list so hoping I can get this done sooner. Second one for late April. 🤞
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-09-23, 06:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,937
Posted By Jtmav

Happy Birthday, inspirational and thanks for your...

Happy Birthday, inspirational and thanks for your gift of hope! Many more
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-07-23, 06:28 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

Thanks for sharing this, I’m scheduled for my...

Thanks for sharing this, I’m scheduled for my first TKR Feb 1 but could go sooner as I am on a cancellation list. Second one next April. Curious to see how you progress, although I’m close to 20...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-21-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,735
Posted By Jtmav

I feel your pain, looking at getting both...

I feel your pain, looking at getting both replaced over the next 7-8 months. I’ll be 72 next month. Unlike you I have been able to ride, and that has helped the arthritis but day in and day out...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 532,410
Posted By Jtmav

Welcome, we share a few things, I’m not quite 72...

Welcome, we share a few things, I’m not quite 72 but I bought the same bike a couple of years ago during the pandemic. I love the bike and it has treated me well. I ride 25 or so 2-3 times a week...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-23, 07:04 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,382
Posted By Jtmav

Well I’m on day 5 after 3 years of being COVID...

Well I’m on day 5 after 3 years of being COVID free. Will be 72 in Nov. Fully vaxed and boosted but like most almost a year since the last boost. First three days were pretty miserable, fever,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,564,908
Posted By Jtmav

The privilege and special place of being a...

The privilege and special place of being a grandfather. Well done. I hope he remembers this day, I know you will.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-23, 06:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,213
Posted By Jtmav

I think you nailed it. While diet and exercise...

I think you nailed it. While diet and exercise have been drummed into us here in the States we still are a mess in so many ways. The love to work mentality, crazy portion sized bad food, overweight,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-23, 09:18 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,681
Posted By Jtmav

Dieting is a short term adjustment, usually with...

Dieting is a short term adjustment, usually with short term results. All the different ways described in this thread may work for some but not for all. I think it’s been mentioned earlier that we all...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-23, 06:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,539
Posted By Jtmav

Thanks, sounds like good advice. I started...

Thanks, sounds like good advice. I started looking this morning on line as to what s available in shoes. I appreciate your feedback.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-06-23, 04:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,539
Posted By Jtmav

Well I knew I would get a lot of feedback from...

Well I knew I would get a lot of feedback from this more experienced group, many of you addressed me directly which I appreciate. As to one of the comments, I wouldn’t say I have excellent balance...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-05-23, 07:14 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,681
Posted By Jtmav

I know it’s a bit controversial but I lost 25 lbs...

I know it’s a bit controversial but I lost 25 lbs over 10 years ago by intermittent fasting. I eat during an 8 hour window which basically is 2 meals a day. I was a classic yo-yo dieter having tried...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-05-23, 05:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,539
Posted By Jtmav

Clip or not

I am a relative newbie here especially with many of you posting great distances and pace. I was out yesterday for a ride and another cyclist passed me but stopped and commented that I was going quite...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-05-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,564,908
Posted By Jtmav

Did another ride on the path down here on the...

Did another ride on the path down here on the Cape. Saw this off Quissett Beach
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,564,908
Posted By Jtmav

25 miles on the Shining Sea Path in Falmouth on...

25 miles on the Shining Sea Path in Falmouth on Cape Cod. Near perfect day, which means on the Cape not a lot of wind. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-23, 05:55 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,091
Posted By Jtmav

As a former runner I always ran alone. Would...

As a former runner I always ran alone. Would drive into Boston every weekday and run before work, always alone and truth be told, I loved the alone time since the remaining day was filled with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,564,908
Posted By Jtmav

Cape Cod

Rode the Cape Cod Canal bike path, which is about a 13 1/2 mile loop with a pretty steady 20 mile an hour headwind, and it seem like it was in both directions....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-19-23, 05:19 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,748
Posted By Jtmav

At 71 my usual ride is 25+ miles 2-3 times a...

At 71 my usual ride is 25+ miles 2-3 times a week. My average is 12.5-13.5 mph. I’ve stopped obsessing about my ride stats and started enjoying my ride a bit more. I still keep my eye on speed and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-23, 05:53 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,440
Posted By Jtmav

Is pointing and laughing the same as smiles?

Is pointing and laughing the same as smiles?
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