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    TKR Izzys mom's Recovery Thread

    Hello Izzy’s Mom. We had our surgery the same day and i’m Wondering how you are doing. I put my 1st post up today since my surgery. I just didn’t feel like writing about it before now. I’m going to my 1st outpatient PT today so i’ll Post how that goes tomorrow. I saw from your last post...
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    TKR October 16th - Right Knee

    Hello my fellow October surgery buddies. My surgery was Oct 16th, I’m alive and well and now 4 weeks post op. I thought I’d be a much better historian on this journey but I’m just now feeling like I turned a corner and can share this experience. Two nights in the hospital and then home...
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    Gabapentin for nerve pain

    Has anyone been prescribed Gabapentin for nerve pain? My surgery is Monday, 16th, and had my pre-op With my surgeon today. Along with the pain med prescriptions there was also a script for Gabapentin. What is anyone's experience needing this drug?
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    2017 October Feisties - Are you having knee surgery in October?

    @Nlh61 My TKR is Monday the 16th, I too am petrified. This site has been so helpful and I intend to journal here in hopes I will be helping others. I think i’m Prepared and not going into this like a Pollyanna thinkinking it’s going to be a walk in the park. I’m pretty sure i’ll See my share...
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    2017 October Feisties - Are you having knee surgery in October?

    @kbueno44 I see that you had your surgery 2 days ago. I hope all went well and you’ll be able to tell us how you’re doing soon. Mine is next Monday and I can hardly stand the immense anxiety i’m Feeling. The house is ready, food pre cooked and in the freezer, med equipment purchased and...
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    2017 October Feisties - Are you having knee surgery in October?

    @sooz I’m having one knee done, my right knee. Surgery is Monday and i’m ready in every way except mentally. Have you already had yours? How are you doing?
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    2017 October Feisties - Are you having knee surgery in October?

    @sooz I’ll be following you, you go one week before me. Best of luck. I too have been focused on getting the house cleaned up and organized. Even though i’m Retired I feel like I used to when I worked getting ready to take a vacation, so much to do before I could leave, the only difference is...
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    October 16th - Right Knee, Beewee

    That’s a suggestion I’ll take. I focused this week on cleaning out closets, what’s that all about. I just received all my durable med equipment today, seeing that walker drove it home that this is really happening.
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    2017 October Feisties - Are you having knee surgery in October?

    Thank you for adding me. I’m still learning how to post things here. I think I successfully started my own thread. So glad I found a site where everyone knows the score, I think it will be helpful in my recovery.
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    October 16th - Right Knee, Beewee

    I've heard from 3 people so far with encouragement to alleviate my anxiety for my TKR on the 16th. Thank you so much. I’m clicking on the helpful reading links and preparing my home for after surgery. So many questions still. We went to the class which was really helpful. I see my OS on...
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    2017 October Feisties - Are you having knee surgery in October?

    16 October 2017 Beewee
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    Add me to October

    RTKR on Oct 16. Please add me
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    October 16th - Right Knee, Beewee

    Scheduled for surgery in 10 days and I’m petrified. I’m looking for company on this journey. Glad I found this forum. I just don’t want to wake up and ask myself “what have I done?” I’m committed to being the best rehab patient possible, but I have such a low tolerance for pain. Yikes. The...
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