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    TKR Diane's TKR Adventure

    Hi there, I had a TKR on 9th June and the thing I found very useful is my grandchildren’s bean bag. I took it in the car when I went on holiday and still use it in my electronic chair which has a foot piece that rises. It’s possible to juggle it about and find it very comfortable. I would buy...
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    Knee Infection* Adieu

    So sorry to hear how much you’ve gone through might be something you’ve always done but do you put cold bags on it regularly? I really hope you find a solution soon x
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    TKR 2 weeks TKR

    Hi Bix I also found that I went for a pee a lot but not sure why It’s normal to wake up after a couple of hours, your body has been through so much and you’re very early in. 2 weeks in is early in a very long healing process. I’m 11 weeks in and have made great progress with my knee through...
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    TKR Pain 5 months out

    Meant to say and are doing very well
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    TKR Pain 5 months out

    I think you’re being too hard on yourself man’s are actually doing very well. I have found ways of bending my knee while I’m walking about. Coming downstairs backwards (carefully) is a good one. I think you need to be patient. I elevate my knee every time I sit and ice it as much as possible...
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    TKR Crying & bending knee question

    Hi I’m 8 weeks out now and my knee has had its ups and downs along the way. I don’t push my knee but just do basic exercises and lots of icing and elevating. I haven’t seen a PT since day 3 and have no intentions of seeing one. I don’t need one. My consultant is really pleased with my knee and...
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    TKR LTKR nearly 6 weeks out- Questions and concerns about PT

    Hi tweety bird, you are only a very short step on your journey so try to remember that. I haven’t had Physiotherapy and don’t need anyone pushing my body harder than it wants to go. Please be gentle on yourself and use your own intuition on whether or not you need extra help. My knee from 8...
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    TKR Pain 5 months out

    So sorry you’re going through all this pain and mental anguish. I had my RTKR on June 9th and I’m doing really well but I’m not pushing myself. I do the exercises and do a lot of icing and elevating. I think you should give yourself some credit for getting through this so far. Be gentle on...
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    TKR My Journey

    How amazing to see a deer as close as that There must be a lot of trust from the deer to yourself
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    TKR TKR with other conditions

    Thanks for being here for me I have found bonesmart to be my saviour in depressing moments when I didn’t know where to turn. I will keep you up to date x
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    TKR Reader's Left TKR Spacer Exchange

    Hi I went walking up and down the pool before my operation and it definitely helped to strengthen my quad muscles. I’m going to start going again in a few weeks when my thigh hopefully responds to the new medication my consultant has given me. I did half of my lengths with my leg straight. Good...
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    TKR TKR with other conditions

    Hi, I’ve just been to see the consultant for my 6 week check up. He’s very pleased with my range of motion and how it’s healing. I explained about the pain up my thigh to my groin and he examined it and then said I’ve seen this before in people with fibromyalgia. It’s from having a tourniquet...
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    TKR Reader's Left TKR Spacer Exchange

    Happy birthday to you it’s my birthday too. Have you tried walking up and down a swimming pool yet? X
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    TKR LTKR Scheduled 10 August 2022

    Good luck
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    TKR I’m cold!

    Hi Cathy, I’m on week 6 and still need frequent pain meds. I’m having a discussion about ongoing treatment on Monday and will be asking to continue pain medication for as long as I’m in pain as much as I am. You have to explain how bad it is. Good luck
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