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    TKR I'm home!

    I am a little over 6 weeks post op for my LTKR (6/18/12). I went to my OS yesterday and he was so pleased! My extension is 0 and my flexion is 125 degrees! :yes!: He told me to finish what PT has me scheduled for and that's it. His EXACT words were "Girl, you are one for the record books!"...
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    RTK on July 18

    My best to you for a speedy recovery!
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    TKR I'm home!

    My OS gave me the okay to start back to work Monday the 23rd! :) I work from home. I am very lucky to have a boss who works with me. I set my own hours so I can work when I feel up to it. When I had my RTKR 4 years ago, I went back at 6 weeks. Then I had to go up to the hospital and to my...
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    TKR I'm home!

    I flexed to 103 degrees on my own this morning at PT. :yes!: On the "bend and hold for 5 minutes" machine I got to 120 degrees! :egypdance: I go back to see my OS on 7/31 so I am hoping to be able to crank a few more degrees by then! My PT was really happy! At the beginning I was not to sure...
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    What are you most looking forward to?

    Playing with my grandchildren & walking on the streets of Gatlinburg Tennessee this October! :dancy: Going Christmas shopping this year!:egypdance: Being able to do anything without pain! :happydance:
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    TKR 2 weeks post op - Hopeful or Hopeless?

    As far as I am concerned, people who have not had this surgery trying to tell me how I should feel are like people who have no children telling me how to raise mine!:gaah:Sorry, thats my Irish side coming out!:snork: I am so very blessed to have a understanding, supportive family. You listen to...
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    TKR I made it to the other side

    Hi Randall, Sounds like you are doing well. You had asked about an ice machine. I have a Polar Ice machine. I got it when I had my RTKR July 3,2008. It was a life saver. I had my LTKR June 18,2012 and that little machine is once again at the top of my list of favorite things!:) My insurance...
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    TKR I'm home!

    Well here I am again! It's 1 am and sleep is once again eluding me.:sad:I was up all night last night until about 5:30 am this morning. I fell asleep and slept good until 9:30 am. No nap all day as I am just not sleepy. I lie there and lie there until I finally give up. At least there were some...
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    Does a TKR ever become a "forgotten knee"?

    Hi Leisa, No the stiffness I feel now is totally different. Plus it is gone after just a few steps. No pain whatsoever, just a bit of stiffness. I have never not once felt the pain or discomfort after my surgery that I felt before. :dancy:
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    Revision TKR Story of My Knees by RestAssured: Pt 3

    Sonja, Bless your heart! I am so glad to hear you are doing well! You are in my prayers!:puppysmooze:
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    TKR This time I am doing it right and having a blast

    Glad you are doing so well! Boy, these knees can be bossy!:giggle: Just gotta let them boss us around I guess! Best of luck in your recovery!:)
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    TKR I'm home!

    Hey Ya'll, Thought I would give a quick update. Therapy is going good. I flexed to 105 today. My extension is 0!:dancy: I was told I can sleep on my side now as my leg is straight! :yahoo:Steri strips are off and I am finally doing straight leg raises with a 3lb weight!:yes!: I am sleeping...
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    TKR I made it to the other side

    I had one with my RKTR in 2008 and again with my LTKR 6/18/12. I had it in the hospital and have it at home. I use it about 6 hours per day broken up into 2 hour sessions. Sometimes I don't get all my sessions in. I have noticed that my leg feels better after a CPM session. Mine will be picked...
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    TKR The Itch You Can't Scratch!

    AAUUGGGHHH Those darn zingers! :yikes: Boy can they get your attention! Blasted things can wake me up sometimes! Nothing like sitting up or lying in bed and all of a sudden doing that sharp intake of breath! Scares my hubby but good!:shocked:
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    TKR surgery July 13

    Hi Beachgirl and welcome! I had a RTKR 7/3/08 and LTKR 6/18/12. Being anxious and nervous is perfectly normal. I was anxious both times, but please know that this is something that will give you your life back. Just listen to your body and rest, ice and take those meds. Patience is also key in...

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