meanmom, my oldest daughter had her knee replaced April 14. Two weeks ago she was cleared for any activity she would like to do - no restrictions. Her surgeon said not to fall on it, but that was all. She will have the other one done this fall. Her younger sister has had both done with equally good results. I hope you do well and don't need a replacement, but it's nice to know there are successful ones being done.
I'm not looking forward to PT, but that's 6 weeks down the road at least. My favorite PT therapist has left town. Maybe I'lll skip it - I remember most of it and my wonderful massage therapist will do his magic when there's no cast.
Have a good trip. If I were traveling, I'd do Wendy's chili and baked potato with ice water.