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    TKR Ready for Recovery TKR Left (9 years since right)

    Thanks for all the help and encouragement
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    TKR Ready for Recovery TKR Left (9 years since right)

    Just to give a progress report Both knees feel.the same!!! Numbness over kneecap No pain Can walk up and down steps Walked 8 miles a month ago Have been playing pickle Ball twice a week and also riding pelaton bike Swelling all gone Just a small baker cyst behind left knee Hope to...
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    TKR Staying Positive

    Hi Just to chime in keep doing what you're doing and don't worry about a number just strive for function Keep doing the slides and chair slides And try flexing on stair Keep the knee mobile It will come !
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    TKR Complications

    Hi Mickey With my 2nd tkr I had extreme calf swelling and a painful calf. I like you had a sono . No dvt It will go down and so will the pain Don't overdo the PT or exercise. You will get there Elevate ice and rest
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    TKR 7 weeks and using a cane

    Keep prodding along. Everyday get better !
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    TKR October24TKR right leg

    Hi Ruby I understand your journey all too well I had a RTKR in July 2015 and a LTKR in September 2024 I also thought since my first knee went great and had no pain at all post op I would have the same recovery Well I found out what they say here even on the same person each knew is unique...
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    TKR 7 weeks and using a cane

    Go slowly . Don't rush it. It takes time for all the muscles to heal And then there will be good days and harder days. Your only 7 weeks out take your time and it will get better
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    TKR Ready for Recovery TKR Left (9 years since right)

    Happy New Year to all!
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    TKR Ready for Recovery TKR Left (9 years since right)

    Hi all. It's the ups and downs of a 3 month old TKR. It seems the extreme cold in new york like the 20 degree weather has brought back my band feeling again Has anyone had that happen ? I need warm weather Hope all have a happy Sunday and happy holidays
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    TKR Ready for Recovery TKR Left (9 years since right)

    Hi all Just a quick update Had my first day without any icing yesterday Knee felt fine Calf still swollen a little bit moves fine Visited my daughter in Florida and walked 3 1/2 miles and had no discomfort Seeing Ortho next week Have a great tuesday
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    TKR Ready for Recovery TKR Left (9 years since right)

    No pain Doesn't really buckle but "feels" funny. Could be because of the clicking No swelling I can see Hope to get X-ray and good news in 10.days Have a great Wednesday too
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    TKR Ready for Recovery TKR Left (9 years since right)

    Just a quick update and question The knee is working well. But I FEEL IT ALL THE TIME! . Not a pain but knowing that it is there Same way my right one felt until it's buddy came along and took over . But know the almost 10 year old TKR is feeling it . Clicking with every step. Quite...
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    TKR Left TKR 9/16/2024 and Right TKR 12/2/2024

    That's the best philosophy. Some days are better than others . And you will find by going by weeks each one brings some improvement even though small it's a step in the right direction
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    TKR Left TKR 9/16/2024 and Right TKR 12/2/2024

    If your pico is buzzing you could disconnect it and turn it back on and see if that corrects it It can also be a small air leak Ask your os if you could just turn it off all together.the dressing will still work As for.the puckering that's normal. It will reshape over the next 2-6 months...
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    TKR tightness in knee

    You have a great attitude and that will translate to future success Mental state of mind is important so we all should never give up !
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