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    two stage knee revision due to infection set for 1/16/15

    @Margueritte Hi. Thanks for the info. Glad to hear you're doing so well! I'm in a lot of pain with antibiotic spacer right now. Will try to keep a positive attitude to see how this all plays out! Partydi33 (Diane)
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    two stage knee revision due to infection set for 1/16/15

    Thanks all. I finally made it into rehab facility tonight. The have not got my pain meds so I am not comfortable at all. I was supposed to get my oxyconton at 9pm and it is 11:43 so I think it will be a long painful night. They are also missing my Tramadol an I am going to see if they have my...
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    two stage knee revision due to infection set for 1/16/15

    Update. Antibiotic cement and spacers in place. I have a knee brace that has been on since surgery. Today 1/21 I am able to have the brace off except for walking with the walker. I am being transferred to extended care facility this morning. They discovered 3 infections and I am being treated...
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    two stage knee revision due to infection set for 1/16/15

    Thanks everyone for the well wishes I go in to the hospital in a couple hours and my surgery is scheduled today for 1 o'clock this afternoon. I have been in so much pain with the infection and achiness all over that it will be a relief to have it done with
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    two stage knee revision due to infection set for 1/16/15

    Earlier in the week I was prescribed a new antibiotic which ended up giving me severe diarrhea and cramping the doctor had me stop it yesterday and finally this evening it has slowed down and I'm feeling a little bit human again. The hospital called today to set up an appointment for Monday for...
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    two stage knee revision due to infection set for 1/16/15

    Thanks for the info. And yes I have my list ready and I'm sure I'll be adding to it.
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    two stage knee revision due to infection set for 1/16/15

    I had bilateral knee replacements feb 12, 2012. I recovered quickly and was back to work within 3 to four weeks. Everything was fine until I slipped on water at work and ended up in the emergency room with an infection that settled in the right knee. They opened it up 6/25/14 and replaced...
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