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    TKR Anxious for recovery

    I have my first visit with my surgeon tomorrow, Feb. 17th, since leaving the hospital December 24th. I went to his office a week after surgery to have stitches removed, but only saw the surgical assistant. I am going to ask him about sciatica issues I am having, mostly while trying to sleep...
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    TKR Anxious for recovery

    Hey Treytops-sounds like we have much in common. I stopped Vicodin during the day for a while but have had to start it up again. I am 46. What PT are you doing? Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    TKR Anxious for recovery

    I am 4 weeks post op and am curious about pain meds. I am still on Vicodin and an occasional muscle relaxer. What are others timetable for getting off pain meds? Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    TKR Anxious for recovery

    Thanks, I think I may be trying to rush it. I am just too impatient. I have read and heard, "if it hurts don't do it". Doesn't there have to be some discomfort/pain in rehab to increase ROM and strength? I just don't know. I know it is only 4 weeks from surgery but I am ready for the pain to...
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    TKR Anxious for recovery

    I have been struggling the last few days. My sleep is better and my ROM is 120, but my pain level has gone up lately after dropping steadily since surgery. The only difference at PT is doing some 1 leg balance exercises. I have had to go back to a Vicodin every 4 hours after going a couple of...
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    TKR Anxious for recovery

    Measured 120 ROM at PT today 12 days post op, yea! I was also able to pedal a stationary bike for 5 minutes. I wasn't able to do that prior to surgery. PT's say I am doing great. Tried to cut back more on Vicodin and that has been hit and miss. Still still and sore. Still having trouble...
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    TKR Anxious for recovery

    That is a good way to look at it Phil. Thanks. I think I am doing to PT right but probably not elevating it and resting enough. I haven't been able to sleep the last 2 nights which I blame on doing to much walking and standing and getting behind on the pain meds. I have to be patient. Sent...
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    Knee Scars - Post Your Badges of Honor Here! NO CHIT-CHAT please

    Day 12 post-op.
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    TKR Anxious for recovery

    Thanks so much for the helpful and positive responses. PT measured ROM yesterday at 110. He said that was great for day 8. I guess I need to just keep taking the NORCO and stay ahead of the pain. It is pretty bad, as you all know. Didn't get much sleep last night. I am going back to 2 every 4...
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    TKR Anxious for recovery

    Good morning, I just found this site and am excited to learn from others experiences. I had right TKR 12/22/2014 so I am 8 days post-op. I am 46 years old. I switched from walker to a cane yesterday. My range of motion is 95+, but wow is my quad tight and sore. I assume this is normal. I am...
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