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    TKR On the other side of surgery

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    TKR Annie11 recovery

    @thecoll You are doing good - no worries...it will come in time. :console2: You had some setbacks - same thing happened to me with my first knee (which was also my left done back on 4/11) I am still not 100% on that knee - my ROM was always poor and I think we only got to 103 a few weeks ago...
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    TKR Annie11 recovery

    @thecoll Hi Colleen, I'm doing pretty good - how are you feeling?? I was thinking about you and wondering how you were doing ...then seen your latest recovery post - your ROM is going great!! :egypdance: I've been lazy since leaving PT a few weeks ago LOL They gave me the list of things...
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    TKR Annie11 recovery

    Great article and so true. I remember going back after first knee and I was exhausted. Sometimes I don't sleep well. I did only one day per week at first, then gradually worked up to 3 days. Seems funny but it helped. Took me several weeks to get back into the swing of things. My main issue...
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    TKR Annie11 recovery

    Ok thanks for the advice! :) I've been pushing my right knee and it's been swelling some on the side. My left still has some pain w ROM and is the one holding me back some. My right is the quad issues. My walking and energy has improved and I'm starting to feel "normal" lol I finished PT...
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    TKR Annie11 recovery

    Seen my OS yesterday- everything looks good and he said I can discontinue PT after next week. Yay!! He wants me to start using the recumbent bike at home more ...pedaling around 30 minutes per day & that's the only exercise he's recommending. Currently, I still rock for 10 mins then go all...
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    TKR Annie11 recovery

    Preparing for my 6 week checkup tomorrow on right knee. The PT measured my ROM ...about 104 degrees- not much of change other than in strength. It's still a little swollen and sore. Not too bad :) My left knee still seems to be an issue - only 95 degrees now at 5 1/2 months. They said they...
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    TKR On the other side of surgery

    @thecoll. Hang in there Colleen - you'll get there! :) Remember everyone is different, every knee, every surgery....it takes time. Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    TKR On the other side of surgery

    Good Luck in PT today Colleen!! :) Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    TKR Annie11 recovery

    Yes, scars are a badge of honor...:) I have a 5 yr old Grandson who was over here a few weeks ago & out back he said "Mom-Mom, chase me!" LOL. I was telling him I'm sorry hon I can't run - he's like, Run as fast as you can - c'mon do it do it -go! I was laughing- so we showed him my scars &...
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    TKR Annie11 recovery

    @greatlakes Thanks! I always wear long pants too! I figure it is what it is at this point. I had my left knee done back in April & then my right 5 weeks ago - my legs are really ugly - have some bad varicose veins too that have gotten worse with surgery :/ Sent from my iPhone using...
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    TKR Annie11 recovery

    @birdwatchr My mother in law grew up in Camden too then moved to Moorestown. South Jersey is a nice area... I'm doing okay today - I think I did a little too many steps, my sciatica is bothering my legs. 5 weeks out on 2nd knee & I just want to be able to do everything! :) How are you doing...
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    TKR Annie11 recovery

    @BBCG Oh small world!! I just moved here about 3 years ago. Im actually from PA (all over Bucks County) and went to Bensalem High School then lived in Langhorne, PA Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    TKR Annie11 recovery

    @thecoll. Thanks! I had some setbacks this week. My sciatica flared from overdoing in PT and leg aches and swelling started again. I only went twice, resting more. My knee still tightens up and steps are difficult. (Always have been for me). When I go down basement I have to go down...
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    TKR Annie11 recovery

    Hi BBCG - yes I was on 4 laxatives/stool softener a day plus Milk of Magnesia, didn't help! Very scary. I have stomach issues which I think makes it worse for me. I've been eating more fruit & vegetables now but the main thing that helped was reducing the pain meds.
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