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    TKR Elevation of Knee postop

    There are similar products on amazon in the $40-$50 range (USD). I'm thinking of buying one too.
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    2021 June Sunbeams - Are you having knee surgery in June?

    First TKR (right) on June 29.
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    TKR What finally made you decide to have a knee replacement?

    I made my decision. I have a right TKR scheduled for June 29. I live in Japan and apparently a 2-3 week hospital stay is normal here so I'm not looking forward to that.
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    TKR What finally made you decide to have a knee replacement?

    Please let us know how you're doing!
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    TKR What finally made you decide to have a knee replacement?

    Everyone, I appreciate all your replies. Thank you for sharing your stories with me. I'm about 95% convinced to get the TKR. I just don't know how bad is "too bad" and is the timing right for me. I'm active duty military and either way this will impact my career however, I think my best...
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    TKR What finally made you decide to have a knee replacement?

    @GiantFinnegan I know what you mean. Stairs are a killer for me. I am able to walk around the neighborhood but the longer I walk the more pain and stiffness I experience.
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    TKR What finally made you decide to have a knee replacement?

    @Celle I'm glad your surgery was a success. I've also had a couple of scopes done, both for meniscus tears. the first was in 2017 was necessary, the second one, four months ago helped a little with knee buckling but the OA is so bad that I think I could have skipped the meniscus and just...
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    TKR What finally made you decide to have a knee replacement?

    @FCBaryn Thank you for the information. This is one the the things I'm concerned about. I know I won't run again but I want to be able to hike, walk, bike and sleep without pain.
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    TKR In a quandary...TKR or wait??

    @Ohknow Your symptoms sound very much like mine. I'm on the fence now about having a replacement. I would like to hear how it goes. Best wishes!
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    TKR What finally made you decide to have a knee replacement?

    I'm 44 with severe osteoarthritis in my right knee. Two doctors have said that I should wait as long as possible to have a replacement but one is willing to do the surgery. I've been told that if I was 10-15 years older they would definitely recommend replacement due to the condition of my knee...
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