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Bilateral TKR Blakqueen's recovery
Welcome to the other side Kim. Hope the coming days are smooth. Remember, rest, ice elevate!!!!!:dancy:- Matt
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Discouraged at 5 weeks post op
Timeline at 9 weeks I have two questions......my knee feels warm to the touch, anyone else experience this? Should I be concerned? Also what is the timeline for seeing a reduction in swelling/tightness in the knee so that I may walk properly? Thanks for any and all input.- Matt
- Post #117
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Discouraged at 5 weeks post op
Twinkletoes, thanks so much for you post, you really have had a tough time. I'm happy to see things are getting better for you. My MUA really helped as I went into it my ROM was only 76. Now PT can get 111, I can get about 102 on my own. Still dealing with weak quads and hamstring and...- Matt
- Post #114
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Discouraged at 5 weeks post op
Jancat-I will take a look at those exercise..thanks!!!! Elisea-I am happy that I did the surgery because the arthrits pain is gone, recover is tough but I know I will get there and so will you. Don't even have a second thought about, you will do well. Good luck.- Matt
- Post #113
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Discouraged at 5 weeks post op
Can anyone suggest some good quad strengthening exercises besides chair squat, OS says quad is not firing and its affecting my walk. Thanks!!!!- Matt
- Post #109
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Percocet side effects
Has anyone experienced "burning on the sole of feet" feeling as a result of use or weaning off of Percocet 10mg/32 mg tylenol? I get this feeling every night at about the same time. It usually last about 2 hours. I am presently reducing my dosage to half a tablet of Percocet. All replies...- Matt
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ACK! OMG! I’ve scheduled surgery
We are all here for you Elisea.....this forum has been a great support network for me!!!! Once you are on the "other side" and at home think gentle stretching, pain meds, frequent icing, elevation and rest. That has been the formula for success for most here. YOU CAN DO THIS!!! Stay...- Matt
- Post #151
- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
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ACK! OMG! I’ve scheduled surgery
Everyone is different Elisea, do not let that get to you.....go into this with a positive attitude and all will be okay. Recovery is hard work but it seems you are up to the task. Many success stories here as you know......keep your chin up, you will be just fine!!!! And guess what? When all...- Matt
- Post #144
- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
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TKR Discouraged at 5 weeks post op
Hello Mary-Apart from the tightness and swelling I am doing well. I have cut back on the PT sessions starting tomorrow (M-W-F) for two more weeks and than I will do my own exercises etc....My doctor had encouraging words about my ROM. I see him in another three weeks for the final checkup and...- Matt
- Post #106
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Discouraged at 5 weeks post op
Went to OS today and he was happy with result from last week's MUA. 0 extension, ROM is at 110 now. For the first time I was able to make a complete revolution on the bike. :yay: so now it's the bike everyday, quad and hamstring strengthing, ice and rest. I do return to work this Monday for...- Matt
- Post #100
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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PKR Bj Mac's Recovery
I'm confused......I was prescribed Percocet which I was under the impression is oxycodone or oxycontin(one in the same) and acetaminophen (tylenol). I see references to taking only oxycontin and than taking percocet. Are OS's prescribing straight oxycontin? I am 8 weeks postop and only take 1...- Matt
- Post #92
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Discouraged at 5 weeks post op
Another PT day today....I am scheduled to return to work on Monday 1/2 days until I feel up to doing a full day. Employer is very supportive...he is not pushing me at all!!! ROM is slowly coming around but still have much tightness. I think I really have to work on my quads and hamstrings, I...- Matt
- Post #98
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Last day
Best of luck to you....see you on the other side.:ccheers:- Matt
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
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TKR From Difficult Moment to Some Positive Moments
Karen-I too have Prudential and my representative up to this point has been very helpful and understanding. I will see my OS this Friday, May 18th when he will determine if I am fit to return to work on May 21st. I am at the point that I feel like I can probably do a 1/2 day (lots of standing...- Matt
- Post #154
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TKR Discouraged at 5 weeks post op
Hoping you are well on your way to a smooth recovery. You know, when I was contemplating this decision, I did not realize the difficult path one must take to get to feeling good. Time rolls on....:cheers_wine:cheers!!!!- Matt
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TKR Discouraged at 5 weeks post op
Agreed Lynne....my OS prescribed the PT. I can only hope my PT(she does have 20 years experience) has me going in the right direction. Time will tell.....- Matt
- Post #92
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TKR Discouraged at 5 weeks post op
Judy-Sorry, I meant the surgeon who wrote the article that Josephine referred to. Yes, I have a cpm machine and I am using it every other hour. I have PT today so I suppose we will just stretch and bike ride. I will just have to see where this goes. Thanks for your responses.- Matt
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TKR Discouraged at 5 weeks post op
Everything I have read concerning post MUA(including Josephine's on this forum) is PT immediately and pretty much everyday to maintain the flex the OS got. I would think that if flex is not maintained than the adhesions will return. At least this is the position of my OS. This is such a...- Matt
- Post #86
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Discouraged at 5 weeks post op
It has been 3 days since my MUA. I have been to PT each day this week...first day ROM 107, second day 104, yesterday 102 however therapist really has to work to attain these numbers. I see where this is going, probably going to have to settle for about 100 at this point. I don't have much...- Matt
- Post #83
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TKR Discouraged at 5 weeks post op
MUA Complete Tuesday, OS said he had my heel touching my butt during MUA. This morning I am in the cpm set at 105, attaining that quite easily, all though quad is sore. PT scheduled today and the remainder of the week (bike and light stretching scheduled). I am curious....how many fellow...- Matt
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
