Mornigstar

I had left knee replacement a yr ago -was getting better then during pool therapy I hurt right knee . Had cortisone but doesn't seemed to have helped. Some days are better than other re pain. Don't walk long distances and don't know what else to do. After the surgery I could not take any pain meds due to allergies so I don't want right knee surgery .

milikaa1

Hope your feeling better, glad you are back .

Rose_P

It might be easier to push the foot pedal with your heel than with your toe. I read somewhere that the design of the pedal on the Featherweight was actually intended to be used that way, and it looks quite similar to other foot pedals.

Another option to consider might be switching feet. It might not be hard to do at all after the initial peculiarity of it.
If you've ever driven a clutch, you know that your left foot can do a lot of pedaling. Or, your pedal could possibly be mounted to the side of your good knee and used that way. The first machine I learned to sew on had a knee lever and that seemed like the normal way for a long time.

Speedy recovery!

chocolaterules

Hi. I had three knee replacement surgeries 5 years ago. To me, miracle surgery. I would not be able to walk today if I had not done so. It took me quite some time to feel well enough to sew.... to much standing and sitting and standing and sitting. It took a while to be pain free to stand and sit. But, keep at your therapy and you will be good as new!!!

CindyA

I hope your recovery is smooth. Last summer when I couldn't sew I loved looking on the scrap quilt thread. Planned a lot of quilts that I still haven't gotten around to (of course!).

ann clare

Welcome back.

QUILTNMO

glad you are feeling better hope you will be back to sewing soon take care hugs

Caroline in Mo.

Glad you are better....I am terrified of any kind of re placement.I am having a third parathyroid removed soon,but that's not as scary. Feel better soon so you can CREATE!!

JBeamer

I'm so sorry about your need for these surgeries but the first thought I had after reading this was...Does she have 3 knees? Then realized you must have needed a replacement knee for infection or some other post op problems. So glad you finally did better.