BarabooProud

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member 54 from Wisconsin

Joined: Nov 3, 2021

Last seen: Today at 7:21 PM Viewing thread TKRolevia's recovery thread

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  BarabooProud replied to the thread PKR MAKO partial left knee replacement sch. 6/11.
  
  Good luck!! Soon you'll be on the recovery side of things!
  
  Tuesday at 1:08 PM
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  BarabooProud reacted to Jamie's post in the thread TKR Emalz's Recovery Journey with Friendly.
  
  @BarabooProud …. Of course you are correct that there are great therapists and we do actually recommend that our members take advantage...
  
  Jun 6, 2025
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  BarabooProud replied to the thread TKR Emalz's Recovery Journey.
  
  @sistersinhim I do think we have to be careful when we talk about not going to PT. I find there are many very knowledgeable physical...
  
  Jun 6, 2025
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  BarabooProud replied to the thread TKR Post surgery - Finally!.
  
  Oh we definitely have an agreement that she stops immediately if I say so. I will not let her hurt me, nor does she want to. Thanks!
  
  May 31, 2025
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  BarabooProud replied to the thread TKR Post surgery - Finally!.
  
  Hi Layla, Recovery has been going well lately! I'm over 4 weeks post op and my pain is much better, I have more energy, and am able to...
  
  May 31, 2025
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  BarabooProud replied to the thread TKR Struggling a little.
  
  @Flashcat I understand what you're going through! I got my second TKR on May 1. It seems like this replacement is less painful than the...
  
  May 24, 2025
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  BarabooProud replied to the thread TKR 6 weeks Post Op.
  
  I would argue that movement is important to everyone that gets this surgery - that's why we decide to move forward with it! :)
  
  May 23, 2025
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  BarabooProud replied to the thread TKR Post surgery - Finally!.
  
  Thanks for the advice. I just called the PT dept and they were happy to make changes to my schedule so that I can have the PT. Yay!
  
  May 23, 2025
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  BarabooProud replied to the thread TKR Post surgery - Finally!.
  
  Had PT today. I am scheduled to see the PT sometimes and the PTA sometimes. I have found I appreciate the PT, but the PTA is old school...
  
  May 22, 2025
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  BarabooProud replied to the thread TKR Post surgery - Finally!.
  
  It was decaf herbal tea. Yes, watermelon would be amazing!!
  
  May 21, 2025
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  BarabooProud reacted to Jamie's post in the thread TKR Post surgery - Finally! with Like.
  
  Just a slight caution…..tea is not the best for helping with dehydration as any drink with caffeine causes you to pee more. A better...
  
  May 21, 2025
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  BarabooProud replied to the thread TKR Post surgery - Finally!.
  
  I was sitting when it happened. I definitely think dehydration and opioids are playing a part in this. I bet I'm not drinking enough...
  
  May 21, 2025
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  BarabooProud reacted to Layla's post in the thread TKR Post surgery - Finally! with Like.
  
  Sorry you had that little episode at the OS's office. While dehydration is a good possibility, a sudden drop in BP can also happen if...
  
  May 21, 2025
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  BarabooProud reacted to eaglemom's post in the thread TKR Post surgery - Finally! with Like.
  
  The dehydration thought is a good one. You might want to try to drink Gatorade to help balance out your electrolytes. It certainly won't...
  
  May 21, 2025
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  BarabooProud reacted to benne68's post in the thread TKR Post surgery - Finally! with Like.
  
  This happened to me several times in recovery and I learned that dehydration can make these episodes worse. Be sure you getting plenty...
  
  May 21, 2025
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