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    TKR Tex’s recovery LTKR

    Been almost a week since I posted so I thought I’d update. We left town last Wednesday for vacation in South Dakota. Lots and lots of walking. Used my cane to keep balance but did very well. The knee would swell up and get tight so I would sit down and rest. The trip lasted till we got home...
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    TKR Tex’s recovery LTKR

    Well it seems the good nights sleep was a one and done…. Been up most of tonight and doesn’t seem hopeful. Maybe tomorrow will be different.
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    TKR Tex’s recovery LTKR

    I agree, I’m hoping that sleep stays the same but I’m sure it won’t. I was completely wore out yesterday so that may have helped. The knee seems to be taking the activity well, as long as I rest quite often and not overdo it.
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    TKR Tex’s recovery LTKR

    Thank you, I decided to get off the couch and live. I went back to work last week and even though I can’t last all day I try. I am a tattoo artist so sitting in the artist chair with my feet under me gets pretty painful. I also attended another concert this last weekend with a much better result...
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    TKR Tex’s recovery LTKR

    Good morning! Today is 5 weeks post op and boy what a difference. Had PT yesterday and flex was at 115° and extension was 0°. Walking is much easier even without the cane. Still got a long way to go on building strength but I’m doing so much better. Pain is down to a dull ache most of the time...
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    TKR Tex’s recovery LTKR

    yes I ice quite frequently still. That helps a lot. I was given a topical to put on it that is infused with cbd and it helps tremendously.
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    TKR Tex’s recovery LTKR

    No, just the pain in the knee. I have managed pretty well so far but the bad times are pretty bad.
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    TKR Tex’s recovery LTKR

    She ordered me 15 hydrocodone. Which is fine because I hate pain meds. I will use them on the worst pain only and taper completely off those.
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    TKR Tex’s recovery LTKR

    Talked to my regular dr and she is gonna try and get them in for me. The VA hospitals are really weird about pain meds now that they were outed for people dying in the lobbies. Maybe be a day or 2 before she can get them. Hopefully not, this sucks so bad. The Tylenol and ibuprofen isn’t doing...
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    TKR Tex’s recovery LTKR

    Well, surgeon decided today that he stopped my pain meds. Called in for refill and he said he recommends Tylenol and ibuprofen from here on out. Was a rough night as I ran out yesterday morning and called in right away. Guess the surgeon knows my pain levels better than I do. This has been a...
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    TKR Tex’s recovery LTKR

    Well, I way over did it at the concert last night and sore as hell today. Taking it really easy with rest ice and elevation today. The concert was amazing, probably the best one I have been to, but being up on my feet (even with the walker and able to sit on it) for 5 hours was rough. Swelling...
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    TKR Tex’s recovery LTKR

    Thank you for your support. Means more than most know. Hope you’re doing well. So, months ago we had planned a trip this weekend to Dallas for a concert and to hang out for my birthday which is Saturday. Paid for the house and all. I didn’t want to see the money go to waste so we decided to go...
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    TKR Tex’s recovery LTKR

    Definitely regretting this surgery today. I’m not sure if PT days are this much worse for everyone or if it’s just me. They aren’t doing anything strenuous or painful in PT but the rest of the day is rough each time. Today is an achy day with times of sharp pain and a very stiff knee. Been...
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    TKR Tex’s recovery LTKR

    Well, after a almost completely sleepless night I had PT this morning. Didn’t want to go, thought about rescheduling and trying to get a nap in at least but I went. I’m actually glad I did. Started off on a stationary bike. Stayed at my own pace and it really helped loosen up that knee. The...
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    TKR Tex’s recovery LTKR

    Ya, I think my best sleep is roughly around 7-730am until about 830-9am. I’m usually awake around 330am and can’t fall back asleep until around 7am but it feels like a deep sleep even though it’s so short. The rest of the night feels more like cat naps in 45 min to an hour intervals. Same...
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