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    Encouragement from someone w/ BTKR almost 4 yrs ago

    I know some of you are tired and sore and wonder if you will ever really heal. I did, too. I wanted to let you know you will. I had both knees done separately - they were too bad to do at the same time. The joints had disintegrated long ago and I waited much too long. March 7 and July 11 2011...
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    How often are screws needed in TKR?

    I had my TKR done and a piece of the bottom bone broke off. It had to be screwed back on. Bone was soft due to lack of walking, due to long term pain. Is this common or am I special? Also, how long can off-and-on again pain last? Some days are good, some OK and sometimes the pain and stiffness...
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    July 2011 - Are You Having Knee Surgery In July?

    Having RTKR on July 11th. Left knee was done March 7 so at least I know what to expect. Will be nice to be able to walk again. Looking forward to 6 weeks off work in the summertime. I can sit outside and recuperate in the nice weather.
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    How normal do knee replacements feel

    My new knee actually bends!! Holy Cow! I am 10 wks post LTKR and while it is still tender it bends and feels like a real knee. Both knees were flat, bone on bone and hurt like crazy. The new knee is such an improvement I can't emphasize enough how much you should get yours fixed. I am going...
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    Some (mostly positive) observations 6 weeks out

    I just hit the 6 week mark after LTKR and went back to work today. I work mostly at a computer so I don't need a great deal of mobility. Looking back to the surgery and early recovery I do have some observations that may help others: 1. I don't remember any of the surgery. The surgeon...
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    Any experience specifically with Cold Rush machine?

    Anyone have any experience post-op with the Ossur Cold Rush System? I am getting one before my LTKR on Monday. It seems similar to other cold systems but also looks a bit different. Also, what about TENS units? I have an Empi two channel system but never really used it much for nerve pain in...
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    What's on your new knee(s) "Bucket List"???

    1. Walk on the beach with no pain. Sand is murder on bad knees. 2. Ride a bike. Pain has caused balance problems that got in the way. 3. Go to Disney World. I have been almost on the plane 3 times in my life and something happens. I want to get there before Mickey, Minnie and I get too old! No...
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    Physical Therapy - at home or in a clinic?

    Thanks very much for the info. I will ask about home PT.
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    Physical Therapy - at home or in a clinic?

    Has anyone had PT come to their house, vs. going to a clinic? Does it matter? I have a scrip for in-office PT but I don't have a regular ride to the clinic and won't be able to drive for a while - hopefully a short while. I don't know if I can get PT at home - I will have to check. If not I will...
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    Too heavy = Too scared

    You are not too heavy. I have lost 60 lbs but am still about 150 over my ideal weight. My knees are very bad (hereditary) and need to be done before they get worse. I was sent to an OS that only does knees and she had no problem scheduling me for TKR. She did say the hardware will last...
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    March Musketeers 2011 - Are You Having Knee Surgery in March?

    Just got back from the knee specialist - I am scheduled for LTKR on March 7th. Apparently I am a challenge - relatively young with very bad joints. A bit chubby, also. Ok - more than a bit. I have lost 60 lbs so far - the surgery is incentive to get back to work and lose more. I better get...
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    Advice for REALLY bad knees before surgery

    Thank you all for the great welcome. I feel at home already. My appointment with the knee specialist is this Thursday so I should know a lot more then. I wish this was Star Trek and Bones could pull out his little electronic healer-gadget and wave it at my knees. It seemed to work really...
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    Advice for REALLY bad knees before surgery

    Hi - I am new here. I have no knee joints left - seems to run in the family. Much pain - ignored it for too long. My regular OS is sending me to a knee specialist for TKR because they are so bad. I have no idea if this is common? Any advice/information/warnings on what to do and when? What...

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