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    TKR crowie53 right TKR recovery

    Hi @crowie53, Lovely to hear you’re home! wishing you the best on your road to recovery. Stay positive and I will be following your updates.
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    TKR crowie53 right TKR recovery

    Morning @crowie53, my painkillers were paracetamol, codeine and liquid morphine when I was in hospital. Now at home it’s paracetamol & codeine. I’m don’t really like taking all these different medications but they help. I don’t really have much trouble sleeping. I’ve probably had between maybe 5...
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    TKR crowie53 right TKR recovery

    Hi @crowie53 I’m also pleased to be able to chat too. It’s been a rough few months so far but hoping I’m going to turn that corner very soon. I was admitted into hospital late Sunday afternoon (Oct) and stayed in A&E till the following morning (had Covid test) was then moved to an...
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    TKR TKR recovery diary

    Yes I do have a exercise bike. I have also just hired a CPM for 2 weeks. I know a lot of people don’t recommend them but Im finding it helpful. Just gentle movements and holding on the stretch. Just gives me control of the pain. What are your thoughts?
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    TKR TKR recovery diary

    @Carmencita Thank you for your kind supportive words. I’ve been reading so many of other people’s experiences this afternoon and its been so helpful. I’m already starting to feel a little more optimistic. It’s been a tough 14 weeks but hopefully now I can start thinking about my recovery in...
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    TKR TKR recovery diary

    Hi, ive just joined, so not sure how to do all of this. I’m 14 weeks post op and nearly 2weeks post MUA. I had small blood clots in both lungs 4 days after leaving hospital. Spent 8 days in NHS hospital. It was so worrying and I had no PT in that time either. I'm now on blood thinners for 3...
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    TKR crowie53 right TKR recovery

    Hi, ive just joined, so not sure how to do all of this. I’m 14 weeks post op and nearly 2weeks post MUA. I too had small blood clots in both lungs 4 days after leaving hospital. Spent 8 days in NHS hospital. It was so worrying and I had no PT in that time either. I'm now on blood thinners for 3...
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