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Revision TKR Vicki's Venture - a new knee 7/30/12
ven·ture /ˈvɛntʃər/ Show Spelled [ven-cher] Show IPA noun, verb, ven·tured, ven·tur·ing, adjective noun 1. an undertaking involving uncertainty as to the outcome, especially a risky or dangerous one. Guess that sums it up. Tomorrow is my pre-operative lab work,chest xray, urinalysis...- vicledsome
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Opinion on femoral nerve block
Just wanted to get some opinions on femoral nerve block. I am having TKR in June and just wanted to see opinions or experiences with femoral nerve block.- vicledsome
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
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Energy Drain-Pre Surgery
My knee TKR is scheduled for June 5. This knee has sucked the life out of me. I read the posts of energy drain after surgery and honestly I can't imagine it being much worse. The only thing would be that you know you are going to improve. The past year I have gone downhill a day at a time...- vicledsome
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What to take to hospital for surgery
Any advice on what I should take to hospital? I know the day of surgery won't need anything but a prayer. After read shorts. Will I need slippers or socks? Looking for ideas.- vicledsome
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Advice on purchase of Cryo Cuff
Looking for opinions on Cryo Cuff . My first question is size. I have a large knee and after surgery will even be larger from swelling and I am sure sore. I keep reading ice, ice, ice. Should I buy one and size. All opinions welecome :-)- vicledsome
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Worried not arthritis but maybe the big C
My knee has been hurting for over year. But now not only knee hurts but shin, thigh, and hip. I have only had X-Rays. If it were the big C would it show up on X-Ray. Has anyone else's pain spread to other parts of leg. My TKR is scheduled for June 5, what if I wake up and find out wasn't...- vicledsome
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I Am Not A Lurker Anymore
I have scheduled to have right KTR on June 5. I am 54 year old female and overweight. I am a pear shape, my legs are quite large. I was never able to wear a brace or anything on my knee due to size. Looking for anyone with same type situation. I asked my surgeon if size would be issue for...- vicledsome
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
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