Prayer, Pain, and Perseverance: Zakiyyah’s Knee Replacement Story - 11 Weeks Post TKR

Zakiyyah joins us at 11 weeks after her total knee replacement, and her story is one of fear, faith, and fierce determination. After years of pain and two frightening falls — including one face‑first and another in the bathroom — she learned her knee was bone‑on‑bone and surgery was no longer optional. But the idea of TKR felt “barbaric,” and she was terrified. See all the personal stories from Knee Replacement Warriors at 🦵    • Post-TKR Discussions   In this honest conversation, Zakiyyah shares: 👉 the sudden collapses that pushed her into surgery 👉 why she feared knee replacement for so long 👉 the intense pain and emotional shock of the early days 👉 how prayer and mindset carried her through the hardest moments 👉 the support she leaned on during recovery 👉 the numbness, stiffness, and surprises she’s still navigating 👉 her progress at 11 weeks — and what she wishes she’d known sooner Her courage, vulnerability, and faith make this one of the most powerful stories in our TKR series. If you’re preparing for knee replacement or supporting someone who is, Zakiyyah’s journey offers clarity, comfort, and real‑world truth. Share your own experience in the comments — your story may help someone who’s struggling. Buy us a cup of coffee (or maybe a pup cup!) https://paypal.me/HathawayWeGo TKR Content we found helpful:    / @totaltherapysolutions      / @epmanualphysicaltherapy      / @arthritisadventure      / @dradamrosen     / 1agmrvzzzf   Recovery Equipment: Knee Ice Pack Wrap - https://amzn.to/3DhXyBG Knee Pillow - https://amzn.to/4khI6Gx Medline Shower Chair Seat - https://amzn.to/41o4sxk Mini Exercise Bike - https://amzn.to/41JDzFC PowerGrip T9, Grabber Reacher Tool - https://amzn.to/43lem5x Recumbent Bike - https://amzn.to/40ZtYJW TENS 7000 Digital TENS Unit - https://amzn.to/4kqGbPH TENS Unit Pads - https://amzn.to/4h35nJm AFFILIATE LINK DISCLOSURE: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using our links, we will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you, but helps us keep providing the content we love to share. We recommend these products because we have found them to be helpful. Every product we recommend, we use ourselves. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases which is designed to provide a means for us to earn a small commission from purchases you make using our link. ALL prices are the same as if you didn’t use our link, so there is NO ADDITIONAL COST to you.