A guide to life around knee surgery
A little clarity.
A lot more
confidence.
What will recovery actually feel like? What help will you need? Let’s make knee replacement a little less overwhelming, one question at a time.
Find your starting pointFor patients. For caregivers. For the everyday questions.
goes a long way.
Start with the right guide. This site focuses on knee replacement. ACL, meniscus, and other knee operations have different restrictions and timelines.
Meet yourself where you are
Where are you in the journey?
Start with what you need today.
My surgery is coming up.
Prepare your home, make a support plan, and know what to ask.
Before surgery 02 / FINDING YOUR RHYTHMI’m starting recovery.
Understand the early days and the gradual return to everyday life.
What to expect 03 / BEING THEREI’m helping someone.
Find practical ways to help while making room for your needs, too.
For caregiversThe part that deserves more conversation
Recovery happens
in real life.
In the middle of the night. On the way to the bathroom. When you’re wondering, “Should I call about this?”
This guide helps you turn those questions into a next step. Use it alongside the plan your care team gives you, and ask for help whenever something feels unclear.
Get answers to the everyday questionsThe questions on your mind
Let’s talk about it.
From the blog · Before surgery
What should you buy
before knee replacement?
A practical list of 25 useful items, with advice on what to prepare and what to ask your care team before buying.
About us · Sara & her mom
She spent years caring for me.
Then it was my turn.
When my mom needed knee replacement surgery, our plans took us from her small town in rural Maine to Austin, Texas, and eventually to recovery together in my tiny studio apartment.
Knee Recovery 101 grew out of that experience, and our wish to share the practical guidance that helped us along the way.
Read our storySomething doesn’t feel right?
Know when to call your surgeon and when to get emergency help.