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benne68 replied to the thread TKR My RTKR Done: I Kneed You Now.Great to read that you are letting your body guide you. Just know that the the result of overdoing doesn't alway show up right away... -
Hit the 2 week post-op milestone today. I was able to get out of the house again with cane only this time (brought the walker along just...
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benne68 replied to the thread Revised PKR to TKR On the other side - AGAIN!.I needed to use my hands for help standing up from seated position for a long time -- but I did finally reach the point where I didn't...
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benne68 reacted to sistersinhim's post in the thread Revised PKR to TKR On the other side - AGAIN! with
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You have been amazing all through your recovery! What an inspiration to others! -
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Week 19 almost over, with week 20 fast approaching and I hesitate to write this for fear of jinxing myself yet since Wednesday the knee... -
benne68 replied to the thread TKR It’s done - let the healing begin.Yes, this is the right approach. As the post-surgical inflammation goes down, the bend will come back on its own without any pushing...
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Before it’s all lost to the holes in my Swiss cheese memory, I want to get some memories/thoughts/milestones down here for my own future...
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benne68 replied to the thread THR Pain since right THR 2.5 yrs ago, faint stable lucency at the stem, surgeon unsure if it’s loose, seeking revision expert 2nd opinion & forum feedback.I'm so sorry you are struggling, @Jimmyjo. I encourage you to get at least one second opinion from an orthopedic surgeon who is not...
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@AllNat , we had a nice time and it was good to get out and see friends! I did feel a bit like a slightly deranged recluse being ‘out’...
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benne68 replied to the thread TKR It’s done - let the healing begin.Finding a comfortable position that lets you sleep through the night is important. Just be sure that, during the day, you are...
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benne68 reacted to myglasshalffull's post in the thread THR Almost Four Years After Hip Replacement: I Stopped Pushing So Hard, and Everything Changed with Friendly.
I have encouraged @dogtripper to read your post. It’s truly inspiring. And thank you. None of us wants to lose independence or not be...
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Yes both bone on bone...though now with my little right knee buddy, it's only leftie. I'm hoping to get both done within the next 8-12...
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benne68 replied to the thread TKR It’s done - let the healing begin.You are welcome, @Sabine. Staff support is a major benefit of belonging to the Insiders Club.
