Great news! The staples are out. They weren't bothering me except for a little tightness when bending the knee but it is good to have them removed. It is a sign that recovery is well underway.
The surgeon has given the implant his full inspection and I've passed! The knee feels strong and dependable. Still a bit of stiffness and some aching but that requires exercise and time I'm told.
It's not a surprise (to me) but I'm cleared to drive again. Walking easily without a cane except on the stairs and for steadiness outside on the ice and snow, I quite capable of making the shift from accelerator to brake.
The really great news is that the surgeon is willing to undertake the left knee replacement in a couple of months if all goes as well as it has so far. I'm to see him in 4-5 weeks for a check-up.
Now it's time to exercise and lose some of that weight that didn't happen before the last surgery when it happened so quickly!
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