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    TKR RTKR - November 6, 2023

    I do love my ice-machine! It's amazing what 2-3 hours of ice does to improve any slight swelling or aches I feel after PT or after I got home from work yesterday. :ice:
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    TKR RTKR - November 6, 2023

    I only have 3 PT appointments left before the end of the year and I might cancel the ones next week. I'm going to ask her tomorrow about when she thinks I could start thinking about coming to the gym that's located in their complex - mainly to continue stretching, but also for a timeline to...
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    TKR RTKR - November 6, 2023

    Thanks!! Actually, I did get my annual bonus yesterday since I wasn't in the office last week when they were distributed to everyone else - definitely made the effort worthwhile...lol:yahoo:
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    TKR RTKR - November 6, 2023

    Went into the office for the first time yesterday (5 weeks post-op) and stayed for 6.5 hours and it went really well. I kept two different foot rests under my desk - each a different height - and got up every hour to either stand and stretch or walk around a bit. By the end of my time there...
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    TKR RTKR - November 6, 2023

    Update re PT on Monday - I iced after I got home and took my Tylenol and seemed okay. Yesterday afternoon - about 2, the kneecap area really started aching and I just couldn't get comfortable. Tried some mild stretches to see if that might help - seemed to make it worse. Tylenol and ice...
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    TKR RTKR - November 6, 2023

    4 weeks post-op - second PT appointment yesterday - went for about 45 minutes this time and did more weight-bearing exercises this time. Nothing too intense, just doing some of the exercises I've been doing in a seated or reclined position while standing up to try to start engaging the quads a...
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    TKR RTKR - November 6, 2023

    Took my first real shower yesterday - never thought washing my hair would feel so good!! Had to maneuver carefully to get my leg over the edge of the tub, but went slowly and everything was fine. We've had a grab bar in the shower since we bought the house and I was happy to have it there - it...
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    TKR RTKR - November 6, 2023

    Thanks everybody. After my first (short) week working remotely last week, I certainly understand your mentions of an energy drain/fatigue - I certainly didn't think sitting in a recliner using my brain and typing would tire me out so much!! I'll take a look at the info on that. Since the firm...
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    TKR RTKR - November 6, 2023

    Hi Mendogal - yes, they were pretty much telling me it's up to how I'm feeling, but not to push myself. I even discussed with my employer returning to the office for a few hours in the morning, then coming home and working remotely for the rest of the day - that way I can have my leg elevated...
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    TKR RTKR - November 6, 2023

    Thanks for the response. I would love to be able to take an entire 12 weeks off. Unfortunately, here in the US, that's not an option for me. I used up all my paid time off just so I could take the 2 weeks following the surgery. Working remotely for a longer period is a possibility - only my...
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    TKR RTKR - November 6, 2023

    Greetings! Found like site and thought I should join since I'm just beginning the road to recovery on my 1st TKR (right). Surgery was performed by surgeon on 11/6 and I was discharged home the next day. Unfortunately, they couldn't get a nerve block in so just had general anesthesia. I've...
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