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    TKR 2 weeks TKR

    Hey, Yep 4 months since my knee replacement and everything is ok Was discharged from hospital this week And last physio session next week Never thought I’d get to this stage First few months was so tough, Pain, lack of sleep, anxiety and depression, Lost appetite (although I lost 6lbs so...
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    TKR Help not getting any sleep

    Hi ya, at 5 weeks I was the same. What I would’ve given for just one nights sleep!! I would fall asleep for half hour and that was it. I thought if I’m so tired why do I wake up?! I took ibuprofen and paracetamol through the day and night, I counted 550 tablets taken in about 6 weeks :(...
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    TKR 2 weeks TKR

    Hi all, OMG, im so excited, i had to tell you ! I’m at 10 weeks nearly and I’ve just slept all through the night AND I woke up on my side. If you know, you know Thanks everyone
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    TKR 2 weeks TKR

    Yes I walk and sit for a while before walking back. I walk about 1.5 - 2 miles. I’m out for a few hours coz I’m so slow :).
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    TKR 2 weeks TKR

    Thank you everyone, I do elevate my leg and I live for my ice pack! I didn’t really think about not walking apart from the first few weeks when I couldn’t. I live by the sea and love to walk along the prom every day. I’ve been walking about 1.5 miles, with a few stops in between but today...
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    TKR 2 weeks TKR

    Hi all, well I’ve got to 9 weeks !! Went to see consultant again and this time he said my Rom was good so don’t need manipulation phew!! Although my leg wasn’t quite straight so he wants to see me again in 2 months. I’ve been doing ok, haven’t needed many ibuprofen or paracetamol as my knee...
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    TKR Concerned daughter

    :(. How horrible for you and your Mum. I’m 65 and on week 7, I didn’t have the same problems as your mum but I felt awful for the first few weeks but like the great people on here say, it does get better! All the best to your Mum and think she must be proud to have a caring daughter like...
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    TKR 2 weeks TKR

    Sistersinhim thank you.
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    TKR 2 weeks TKR

    Well, after feeling so good with my progress and reaching 6 weeks, I went to see the consultant today for my follow up appointment. He said I would benefit from a MUA as I’m not quite there yet!! I was a bit shocked so he said think about it and come and see me in 2 weeks to see how I feel...
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    TKR Second TKR coming up on Monday, two weeks after the first ~ Any tips on how best to get around?

    Can’t advise I’m afraid but I feel for you ! If you couldn’t cope I wouldn’t think the consultant would do it so soon after your other TKR? Good luck, keep us up to date how you’re doing. Bix
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    TKR Linz Recovery Journey

    This sounds like my post at 3 weeks :) I’m pleased to say I’ve reached 6 weeks and do feel a lot better. I had my first 6hour sleep last night and first morning I don’t feel like a zombie! Over the 6 weeks I took over 200 paracetamol and was too afraid to count the ibuprofen!!! But pleased...
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    TKR 2 weeks TKR

    Hi everyone, I just wanted to share my excitement today . I’ve got to 6 weeks after my TKR and last night I actually slept a solid 6 hours!!!! I thought I was going to look and feel like a zombie forever coz I’ve not slept for longer than 2hrs at a time since having my op. To anyone that is...
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    Knee Scars - Post Your Badges of Honor Here! NO CHIT-CHAT please

    4weeks, healing nicely
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    TKR TKR recovery heel pain

    Hi all. I didn’t research TKR before I had my knee done so it was quite a shock how bad the pain was for the first few weeks! Thank goodness for the great people here, I’ve learnt loads- especially not to over do it! I’ve been writing down when I take ibuprofen and paracetamol so I don’t get...
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    TKR 2 weeks TKR

    I lost 4lbs in my first week due to no appetite and going to the loo every hour!! I’m eating now at 4 weeks and so far, keeping the weight off I didn’t research TKR before I had my knee done so it was quite a shock how bad the pain was for the first few weeks! Thank goodness for the great...
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