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    TKR Anniemg Recovery Journey

    So I had my left knee replacement on Fri 8/13. Home on Sunday afternoon. Monday was a so so day. Lots of stomach pain. Thinking the oxy had bound me up. Spent all day Tuesday throwing up. Snooze, wake up, throw up. Called Drs office early evening and was told to go to emergency room. CT scan...
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    THR THR delayed due to new Covid surge?

    My hospital said orthopedics is slow due to summer. I'm feeling positive. My sister is an Emergency Room nurse. Her hospital is outside of Boston. She said they had 5 covid patients as of last Tues and symptoms were mild. One was admitted with serious symptoms. I'm not going to worry about...
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    TKR Tkr 8/23 feeling nervous

    I am happy with Jockette's answer. I am scheduled for left knee replacement tomorrow 8/13. My biggest worry is the after surgery pain. So many people have told me how awful the knee is. This gave me tons of anxiety. I had both hips replaced in 2013. But now I know it will be manageable pain...
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    TKR Terrible Pain Tonight

    I take 2 500 MG tylenol combined with 4 200 MG ibuprofen for pain. Once in morning and once at bedtime. And I ice for as long as the ice stays cold. Then get new ice and start again. Take care.
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    TKR I'm Back

    Left knee replacement scheduled for August 13. Had both hips replaced in 2013, but I am dreading this knee surgery.
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    THR JB's (beachgal) Joyous Journey 7/25/14!

    Go get em @beachgal! Best wishes on your surgery tomorrow. Sweet dreams! Annie
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    Angry, Anxious, What to expect?

    Hi @DWN238. Welcome to Bonesmart. This is the place to get all your fears & anxieties off your chest. Do yourself a favor & grab hold of @beachgal. It will be very comforting to have someone else that is going thru the same things as yourself. Those feelings of helplessness & weakness will...
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    THR Ally on the flip side - Take 2

    Hi @Allycat...You sound like you are in a good frame of mind. Sorry about that nasty infection. Take care of yourself. Annie
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    THR Ally on the flip side - Take 2

    Hi @Allycat. You do sound wonderful. Congratulations on hip #2. Wishing you a continued smoothe recovery. 3 months paid leave. You hit the jackpot! Take care. Annie
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    Hip dislocated year after thr.....

    Hi @Audball, Hope you get some answers soon. Don't let them wear you down! :hissy:Give them hell! Take care. Annie
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    Bilateral THR ByGosh ByGolly ByLateral

    Hi @zauberflöte, Nice to see you around again. Sorry you still have your tennis ball butt going on, but join the club. My right side finally quieted down, but my left side is still acting up. Hope you find your wedding wear soon....then you will be able to enjoy the rest of the wedding preps...
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    THR Done and dusted

    Hi @NoraJ. Congratulations on you new hip. Take it easy & get lots of sleep early on. Annie
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    THR Renee's hip number two...I'm ready!

    Good for you @bamagirl. Take advantage of all those naps. Regards, Annie
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    THR Renee's hip number two...I'm ready!

    @bamagirl, Congratulations on your 2nd hip surgery. I am in awe of the people who choose to have a repeat performance so soon after the first. I waited 7 months before diving in again. But very glad to have both over and done with. Try not to compare the 2 recoveries. Take good care of...
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    Surgery: April 29- Nervous and Excited

    @Hdold, @M1ke, @fulafoto, Best wishes on your upcoming surgeries. Sweet dreams to you all. When you wake you will be on your way to better days. There will be good days & bad...listen to your body and be patient with yourself. Take care. Annie
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