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    TKR harder than I thought!

    Don't be worried. I had 30 degrees at 8 weeks. It's not a race and don't compare yourself to other people's experience. Even now almost 4 years post op I still only have about 120 degrees. I'm ok with that. Good luck xxx Sent from my iPhone using broken link removed...
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    TKR Flexion Range extremely low

    Hey Smarties I can't believe Tomorrow will be my Knee's 1st Birthday! Its been a long haul but Im pleased to say I have little or no pain, the bending is 120 and improving all the the time. The elastic band feeling is still there but Im so use to it I barely notice anymore. I can't walk far or...
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    TKR Flexion Range extremely low

    Thank you Josephine for your tireless time, energy & positive thinking. It has really really helped xxx
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    TKR Flexion Range extremely low

    Thank you bottomshollow, your comments are heartwarming <3 I forgot to add I set the alarms off going through the security checks at the airport whoop whoop :happydance:
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    Bilateral TKR I did it!

    I never heard of it either, my os encouraged me to use the stairs as much as possible to strengthen the muscles. In physio I was using a step a lot. Try and see your own OS if possible hon x
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    TKR Flexion Range extremely low

    Thank you everyone for the good wishes. Everyone said this would happen for me but to be honest I didn't believe it in the beginning but it's all come true. If and when I need further surgery I will have a totally different attitude. :thankyou: The people on this forum are amazing, you know who...
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    TKR Flexion Range extremely low

    Thanks bottomshollow I'm really chuffed. I haven't been doing exercises as such just day to day living and suddenly there is an improvement I haven't noticed before. My OH noticed the bend before I did.!
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    TKR Flexion Range extremely low

    Had a fab holiday in Cyprus. Wore the compassion stockings on the way out, forgot them on the way home and found my ankles and feet had swollen up quite noticeably. They have gone down this morning I'm pleased to say. I took my crutches as both knees are really weak especially on uneven surfaces...
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    TKR Flexion Range extremely low

    Thank you for the information and week wishes, means a lot. maryo52 thats exactly whats happened and any progress is gratefully received. I was halfway down the downstairs yesterday when I realised I come down normally. Happy Days x
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    TKR Flexion Range extremely low

    OK, 5 months down the line and due to fly in 2 days. Been told I should have compression stockings for the flight and return. How much truth in this? xxx
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    TKR recovery starts 21 May '13

    Well done Diana! Joe, my gutters do need looking at but thats a job for my OH Steve. I'm not keen on heights even if I could get up a ladder. :)
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    TKR Flexion Range extremely low

    Hi Campervan and Mrs Cricklewood. Thankyou for the above numbers, Campervan. I am currently on page 6 of your journey and it seems you started so well. I'm guessing things went a little Pear shaped for you although I haven't read that so far! I totally get the elastic band and lagging in...
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    TKR Flexion Range extremely low

    "Sane" hmmm a word not associated with me very often :D. It has taken this journey to rethink my outlook on life. With someone with significant OCD it has been a difficult acceptance but I think I'm probably a better person for it. I'm a lot more patient thats for sure! Thank you for being...
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    TKR The Light At The End Of The Tunnel

    It will come but as you know time is of the essence. I have absolutely no idea what this means :\ lol x
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    TKR The Light At The End Of The Tunnel

    I know about the weakness. I've no kneecap in my right knee. So both my knees are weak at the moment but having the PKR in the left one means the right one is having to work a little harder x
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