Claire56
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Claire56 replied to the thread TKR Second TKR coming up on Monday, two weeks after the first ~ Any tips on how best to get around?.Oh yeah, I also got 2 of those bead hot/cold packs for the back. They wrapped around about 2/3 rds. of my knee and the straps held it... -
Claire56 replied to the thread TKR Second TKR coming up on Monday, two weeks after the first ~ Any tips on how best to get around?.I used one of those non wheeled walkers to help me get up off the toilet. I raised the lid and put the front up against it. This gave me...
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Claire56 replied to the thread TKR Feeling sorry for myself and frustrated. LTKR ten days ago..@Nanmo1228 As the others have said, this recovery takes a lot of patience. I also had poor range of motion before surgery on my left...
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Claire56 replied to the thread TKR #2 done.@WFD He explained to me why it couldn't be done arthroscopcally and it made sense. Basically where it is, there isn't room for the...
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Claire56 replied to the thread TKR #2 done.@hawk2go no restrictions. The problem doesn't affect my walking. The only time it is an issue is when my knee is bent at more than 90...
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Claire56 replied to the thread TKR #2 done.Just saw the doctor and the X-rays. The cause of my knee issue is pretty much what I thought. I have a protrusion on the outer backside...
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Claire56 replied to the thread TKR Diane's TKR Adventure.How about a box? Or a board wedged at an angle from seat to floor? Also push the seat as far back as you can.
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Claire56 replied to the thread TKR 4 weeks TKR DISCOURAGED.Wow, I think my recoveries have gone pretty well but there is no way I could have gone back to a pretty physical job at 6 weeks! Desk...
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Claire56 replied to the thread TKR #2 done.Knee 2 has continued to snap crackle and pop when being straightened. It is also a bit painful when that happens. I had an x-ray done...
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Claire56 replied to the thread I keep waffling in my decision..I was told that typically, the range of motion you have before surgery is about what you will have after. That said, I now have more rom...
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Claire56 replied to the thread TKR I'm new here.@Zanza Have you tried any of the topical magnesium foams?
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Claire56 replied to the thread TKR LTKR journey first few weeks.I think getting checked out would be a good idea. I can't help thinking of actor Bob Saget who died of a head injury. I don't like being...
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Claire56 replied to the thread TKR To have or not to have?.In the first few weeks after the surgery for the first knee I also thought "what the heck have I done!" As my mobility improved, those...
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Claire56 replied to the thread TKR To have or not to have?.@MochiMc if your knee issue is due to osteoarthritis they are only going to get worse. I still feel I have more recovery ahead but my...
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Claire56 replied to the thread TKR Gatorade before surgery..I was given a carb drink to be drunk 2 hours before surgery for both knees. I was told that it was supposed to reduce post surgery...
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