Don, how did your visit with the doc go? Does he think you're progressing well?
I, too, am a lifelong runner. I did a lot of walking during my down time. I couldn't bend my leg enough to ride a bike until almost four months after my surgery. I was able to start "running" (really, a slow jog) at around four months. Before that, I put in some time on the elliptical trainer, which I found helpful and somewhat satisfying. Have you tried that? I am envious of your ROM, as I'm still struggling to gain the last 10 degrees or so of mine.
I would agree that given your history, you should be careful about putting a lot of strain on your knee until around 6 months and when you have the OK from your doc.
Good luck to you!
I, too, am a lifelong runner. I did a lot of walking during my down time. I couldn't bend my leg enough to ride a bike until almost four months after my surgery. I was able to start "running" (really, a slow jog) at around four months. Before that, I put in some time on the elliptical trainer, which I found helpful and somewhat satisfying. Have you tried that? I am envious of your ROM, as I'm still struggling to gain the last 10 degrees or so of mine.
I would agree that given your history, you should be careful about putting a lot of strain on your knee until around 6 months and when you have the OK from your doc.
Good luck to you!