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    TKR Checking in 4 years out

    Wanted to offer encouragement to anyone going through knee replacement recovery. Both of my knee joints were replaced in 2012 and I must say, it was the best decision I've ever made to go ahead with the surgeries. I was afraid of surgery so put if off until it was extremely painful to walk...
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    TKR New knees update-best thing Ever!

    April 2012 I had a TKR done on my right knee and In September 2012 I had a TKR done on my left knee. I had been bone on bone for quite some time but I was afraid so I kept putting off the surgery. I remember how I envied people that could walk with no limp or pain. So I finally did it! My...
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    Scheduled for Sept. 18

    Thank you Tracy; I'm trying to just focus on what I need to get done before the 18th so I can keep my mind busy! Good luck to you too!
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    Scheduled for Sept. 18

    Thank you; this board was a tremendous help during the recovery of my right knee! It's a wonderful place to get great information and be around people who know just how you feel.
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    Scheduled for Sept. 18

    I'm scheduled for my Left TKR on September 18th. My right knee was done on April 19th; if this recovery goes as smoothly as that one did I will be extremely happy! My new right knee has made a big difference in my life and I am looking forward to getting the left one done. However, even...
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    Bilateral TKR Journey Continuing June 4th, 2012

    Good luck Janet! Keep your positive attitude and you will do just fine! It's been six weeks for me and each day I can do more than the day before. Progress comes at a steady rate!
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    TKR Home yesterday and feeling good

    I have been reading everyone's updates; which is always very helpful! I'm now at five weeks and can hardly believe how good I feel most of the time. I started driving again yesterday and drove myself to my physical therapy session! I am so pleased that I was able to get back to some sort of...
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    TKR Home yesterday and feeling good

    Becky, Thank you for your reply! Went to the PT yesterday and yes gave me some exercises for my lower back and applied tape to my lower back to give me extra support. Today I feel better and I think my back is on the mend. But just in case I made a appointment for Monday to see my regular...
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    TKR Home yesterday and feeling good

    Thank you for your posts. My knee is fine but my lower back is still giving me fits. The pain in my back prevents me from doing a lot of walking which really troubles me. My knee pain is under control with one Vicoden about every six to eight hours. Sleeping is no problem at all. I sleep...
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    TKR Home yesterday and feeling good

    Thank you Judy, I'll try moist heat right now.
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    TKR Home yesterday and feeling good

    Yesterday was an amazing day, my PT said I easily got to 96 and I even was able to ride my stationary bike for about 3 minutes, going backwards. I walked down and back on my driveway which is very long and steep. Ended up resting and icing several times during the day. Felt very good about...
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    PKR Bj Mac's Recovery

    BJ: Yor day sounds a lot like my day and I' m 4 days ahead of you. Take it easy, your right on target. Rest, ice and take your meds remember your knee is in charge! That's what I have learned on this forum and so far it has been the very best advice.
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    TKR Home yesterday and feeling good

    By the way Jan your doctor Seems more in tune with pain management then mine is.
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    TKR Home yesterday and feeling good

    I'm taking Percocet 5/325 every five to six hours. My doctor said he won't give me another prescription for Percocet so when it runs out, about Monday or Tuesday I will be switched to something not as strong. I can't take NSAID's because long term usage had cause my kidneys to not work as well...
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    TKR Home yesterday and feeling good

    Thank you so much for your posts. I know you both are speaking from experience which means to much to me. Patience has never been my strongest quality but I do understand, now, that I have no other choice but to relax and go with the flow. I have re-read the library articles several times...
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