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    TKR Less than 48 hours for surgery

    Was able to come home from hospital yesterday afternoon after a PT session and walk. I really believed they pushed the limits yesterday because swelling got much worse last night and this morning. (And much more painful). Managed about 3 hrs sleep at a time on and off last night. In home PT...
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    TKR Less than 48 hours for surgery

    First day had been fairly tolerable. The nerve block didn't start totally wearing off til about 6 pm. PT did get me up around 4 30 just to sit in recliner for awhile. That actually felt good and I stayed in recliner until after dinner. Pain medicine is working fairly well expect for making me...
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    TKR Less than 48 hours for surgery

    In my room and feeling good. Had a spinal and nerve block so still not feeling a thing. I know it will come soon enuf. Pt has been in but still being 'paralyzed' lol nothing they can do so think I'll take this opportunity to nap a bit. Have a feeling it will be a long night.
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    TKR Less than 48 hours for surgery

    Thank you all for the good wishes. Heading into surgery in about an hour. Scared but ready to get r done!
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    TKR Less than 48 hours for surgery

    Celle....yes I am having surgery Aug 29th...tommorrow. typo Sept 29 Thank you for catching it.
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    2018 August Hot Shots - Are you having knee surgery in August?

    Glad I found this site...surgery is 8/29.
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    TKR Less than 48 hours for surgery

    Glad I found this forum before surgery. I'm scheduled on 9/29 for total knee replacement. My anxiety level is increasing by every waking minute. I try to shut my mind off thinking about all the what ifs but easier said than done. I'm finding reading some of these forums to help ease my worries...
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