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    TKR Knee revision doctors

    My knee is unstable and I’m terrified that a revision would be worse. Any experience would be appreciated. Any great Dr referral would be so helpful!
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    Heat...is it the answer?

    No one told me not to use heat. I was told to use both heat and cold. It was done at PT and I do it at home. They serve different purposes and are both really good. Cold for after use to calm down and reduce swelling and inflamation, and heat to sooth and loosen things up before use. Both...
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    Encouraging words needed...PLEASE!!

    H.esssss! Now Now, You know the drill. It's going to be tough. and what is especially tough is that that you don't recognize the tough when it presents itself. The crying and the sorry for me and the I hate me for being sorry for me, is all normal. Everyone is right. But you still have to...
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    I need some kind words

    Well..........After Jos, what can I say? We are all old hand at this having been through it. So it's all hindsight. IT WAS TOUGH.....but I don't know why. You're in bed. You're on drugs. Not much is expected of you. Yes there is the pain thing. But it's weird pain. Not AHHHHH! More subtle...
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    Manipulation on June 6

    You made it sound like a breeze. I am glad you sailed through it. Ms Weezl
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    Pre TKR and Hip Pain, Bunion etc. YIKES

    Karen, a bounce can be a state of mind. It means keep positive. You are still young enough that the work you are finally putting into yourself has big payoffs. You are still at an age where things can get better. At my age, well I don't know yet. But I think I am approaching the age where...
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    Pre TKR and Hip Pain, Bunion etc. YIKES

    Karen, I just turned 60. My spinal stenosis is so bad the doc laughs when I ask him about it. It can't get any worse. I need a shoulder replacement but am first haveing a major redo to avoid it as long as possible. My other knee will have to be done but the time is not right. My thumbs and...
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    Pre TKR and Hip Pain, Bunion etc. YIKES

    No. No No. You do not fall apart at 42!!! Throughout our lives things pop up and you have to take care of them as they occur.....of course you don't just jump right in....you sensibly take care of new ailments in a timely fashion. It's a juggling act and if you let too many things crop up you...
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    2 week post-op Recovery Report~mediocre

    You'll hear lot's of of different things here. The one constant is that recovery is not quick, it takes it's course. All you have to do is your prescribed exercises to the best of your ability which work even when you don't see much progress. Sometimes the improvements are big breakthroughs...
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    Hey all

    Jim, Can't say much. Prayers are with your family. That is the scariest news. Keepin my fingers crossed too. Much love, Ms Weezl
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    TKR x 2

    Rowdy66....My hat's off to ya! Really! You are amazing. I work full time, have two big dogs. I have house cleaners sometimes who are pretty horrible, now I have none. I cook, clean, take care of the house inside and out and have a second house to also take care of. My husband tries to help...
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    TKR x 2

    Max, I did one and will have to do the other sometime in the future. I could not have done it your way. We are all different. I have worked out my entire life. Two days before going in for a right TKR as an emergency I did something to my shoulder. The pain rivaled the knee. [ My shoulder...
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    Concern over implant size [knee]

    Karen, almost forgot, Best of Luck w/that 2nd knee. Can't believe it's only day 11. Is it easier than the 1st or the same???? I hope that the experience from the first will help you get through the second. Not knowing what to expect and if it's normal is difficult. I hope in that sense...
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    Concern over implant size [knee]

    You are all a bunch of silly beans! That is an endearing quality. Would like to rake on Doug or say something very smart but I don't have time. Spouse and I are driving from NY to Miami Beach w/the hounds and before that I have to drive to NJ to see my 89yr old mother and my 95yr old father...
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    Concern over implant size [knee]

    OK, then they're my knees too. Actually they kinda all look alike. I was sitting in my hosp gown yesterday waiting for my turn at pain mgmt for my back so I used my camera to take pics of my knees. Guess what? They looked like yours! Do yours look like your pics?? Because my pics didn't...
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    Pain meds???

    Hess, I was terrified at the prospect of becomming addicted to pain meds but I listened to everyone and took them otherwise you sabatoge your progress with exercise and walking because of pain. I was very lucky and did not develop an addiction. But getting used to them and weaning off is not...
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    whats realistic to expect from pain management

    Bumleg, unlike Jen and Ref, I had considerable pain in the hosp but basicly at night. I wasn't keen on all the drugs and I removed my nerve block early. I used the pain drip when necessary and accepted the percocets only if I had pain. I was told that I had so much pain because I waited so...
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    I don't want a limp

    Forgot to mention, I am a knee person but we have the same limp thing in the beginning. Also my parents both had hip repacements and had those initial issues. I have a friend who had his hip replaced at 42 due to a congenital problem and he had the limp issue as well. He is doing fine as are...
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    I don't want a limp

    Gee, I forgot about the fear of limp. I callled my doc and told hom my leg was now shorter than the other and I was concerned. I put an insert in my shoe wich felt better and I played with that for awhile. I am now 5 mos PO. If there are any people who develop a limp, it's not typical. I do...
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    Knee replacement recovery - FRUSTRATION

    Teach4, I just turned 60 and had one TKR on Jan 4th and like you I was in good shape and not overweight. I was very discouraged. The blisters as you were told will just heal away and will not effect your incision. When you are in good shape you are told by everyone how well you are doing and...
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