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Well the date for the right one is August 25, 2026. I am mostly pain and swelling free, 0 degrees extension and 113 degrees. I am doing... -
benne68 reacted to Legseleven's post in the thread Revised PKR to TKR On the other side - AGAIN! with
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The busiest day today for 6 weeks, caught up with family after my appt as they live near hospital; resting, icing and elevating now... -
benne68 replied to the thread THR second THR.That's what you need to emphasize when you call and say that you need to have it checked out as soon as possible. Don't diminish the...
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Yes, I did. When I said this I meant I emailed it to my husband, not the OS. (although that's a great idea) The better move might be...
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benne68 replied to the thread Revised PKR to TKR Tosh's PKR to TKR Recovery..Yes! When I realized that, I started documenting my "achievements." Once a week or so, I would list of all the things -- even the...
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benne68 reacted to Tosh30's post in the thread Revised PKR to TKR Tosh's PKR to TKR Recovery. with Like.
Good morning. I took the advice of everyone and went back to using the cane for 4 more days to focus on the heel ball toe process. On...
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benne68 reacted to myglasshalffull's post in the thread Revision THR Complex surgery with revisions, infection, sepsis, and more… with Like.
So happy to hear from you! Great name seeing you were a truck driver for so many years. You’ve been through so much. Are you home at...
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benne68 reacted to Layla's post in the thread Revision THR Complex surgery with revisions, infection, sepsis, and more… with Like.
Welcome back, I've missed you! :console2: I am so sorry for everything you've been through over the past several years. No one expects...
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I agree with @benne68 about the additional fusions. What did your surgeon recommend? He would be the final say about what is best for...
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benne68 replied to the thread Spine Scheduling a L5-S1 fusion tomorrow.Only you can make this decision. But, as Legseleven says, if you feel confident about your current spine specialist, why wait? With a...
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benne68 replied to the thread THR AllNat’s First THR (Righty's Road to Recovery).Are you using the heel-toe walking technique we shared with you in post $45 and still having this problem? If so, it sounds like your...
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benne68 replied to the thread Hip Infection* Antibiotic hip spacer.Really glad you are listening to what your body is telling you. You are early, early days and rest is critical to healing and...
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I go from accepting it to being ticked off that I cannot move around and back. But every time I use that "golfers reach" I think why...
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benne68 replied to the thread Hip Infection* Antibiotic hip spacer.That's the perfect attitude. Focusing on the goal and continuing to make those small steps towards it is what gets us through on these...
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Sounds like people have been through the exact stuff I am going through right now! 1 week past inserting the hip spacer and I am...
