I’m Cindy Hathaway. I had a total knee replacement in February 2025, and I quickly learned how challenging TKR recovery could be. There were times during physical therapy when I was afraid to even try certain movements because I wasn’t sure what my knee could handle.
I’ve always loved traveling in my RV. It gives me a sense of freedom, and that freedom is really important to me. But for a while, my TKR recovery made it difficult to do the things I loved. I also realized that many people don’t really understand what TKR recovery is like, so my husband Dee and I started our channel, @TotalKneeTalk, to share our experience and talk more openly about TKR recovery.
This year, I started using the XPOLAR X2. I really like how portable and smart it is, especially because it fits into my everyday life and travels. Being able to use cold and heat therapy and control the device through the app has made it easy to work into my recovery routine.
I’m still on my recovery journey, and having tools that make the process a little easier has been helpful. I’ll continue sharing my TKR recovery through @TotalKneeTalk, along with our RV travels and the things we love doing along the way.
Follow Cindy’s journey on YouTube.
Individual experiences vary. This story reflects one person’s experience and is not medical advice — always follow the guidance of your surgeon and physical therapist.