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    PKR Having LTKR and praying for a successful outcome…”

    @benne68 thanks sooo much for this missive…:) I’m having a wonderful recovery and it’s amazing how fast these 3 months have gone by. I’m walking normally and I’m trying to stay out of the ODIC but it’s really hard. We just returned from a vacation at the beach and it was so much fun, salt water...
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    TKR LTKR on Sept 26. Trying not to be impatient!

    @Live4fun I’ve been a member of the ODIC and it‘s no fun. Everyone is right that recovery is temporary and patience is the key. I just did a short vacay and acted like my knee was fine, I’m paying for that now. It’s not really bad and I did ice/elevate while I was on vacation in our condo, but...
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    Metal Allergy Do revision surgeries take longer to schedule?

    @Jockette is sooo right, your knee will get better and better with time and care…:prayer:
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    Metal Allergy Do revision surgeries take longer to schedule?

    I’m sitting at 7 weeks and stopped PT because of severe swelling and pain. Found a Physical therapy doctor who uses every modality to get me walking normally and out of pain. I only go to PT twice a week and dry needling, cupping, massage, electrical stimulation, stretching, strength training...
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    PKR Having LTKR and praying for a successful outcome…”

    I was happy to post this and I hope it helps someone who’s struggling to see that there’s light at the end of the tunnel. I have a girlfriend who is suffering greatly and really needs to have both knees replaced but she’s terrified of surgery and refuses to get it done. I keep encouraging her...
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    PKR Having LTKR and praying for a successful outcome…”

    Well today I saw my OS for my 4 week check up and he was sooo impressed with my ROM 117 and 0 on extension…:happydance: I told him my new PT doctor and Bonesmart.org were responsible. My x-rays looked awesome and he said I did not need to continue formal PT just to ride my bike and walk. I told...
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    PKR Having LTKR and praying for a successful outcome…”

    @RaeRae1 it is much better every week and riding the bike really feels good. I’m from the Asheville area and my mom’s family was from Black Mountain so small world….:) :-) (: it was a good day, although I’m having terrible cramps at night, bought some tonic and magnesium foam to use and I hope...
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    PKR Having LTKR and praying for a successful outcome…”

    @Jockette , yes ma'am I hear you and that's what I have done all day, absolutely nothing but ice/elevate and I feel a little better, but just have the blues and want to get out in the beautiful weather. I did ride my stationary bike for a few minutes, I was so proud that I can finally go all the...
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    PKR Having LTKR and praying for a successful outcome…”

    @sistersinhim that’s a great idea. I just want to risk in a hot epsom salt bath and watch the ducks swim on the lake. Not sure if I can get in a tub just yet, incision is healed and looks great but I guess I’ll wait until I see the OS on Tuesday. My knee is just sooo tight, I can bend it but...
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    PKR Having LTKR and praying for a successful outcome…”

    I’m going to be honest, it’s only been 4 weeks and I’m really tired of not being “normal”. I’m an avid visitor to tho ODIC and I’m trying to change my ways this time around but it’s really hard. You feel better and think that anything is doable but it’s not. I hate doing something like driving...
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    PKR Having LTKR and praying for a successful outcome…”

    @benne68 you were so right, I switched physical therapist and today was the absolute best session ever. The young lady I went to today was so gentle and so helpful in getting my knee, thigh and calf to calm down from the torture I suffered on Monday….:hairpulling: I couldn’t believe the...
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    PKR Having LTKR and praying for a successful outcome…”

    @Jockette I love you and you are so right! I’m going to do the things that work for me and let all these people pulling me this way and that just go to hell. I’m tired of everyone’s opinion and I realize that the only opinion that counts is mine…
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    PKR Having LTKR and praying for a successful outcome…”

    @Jockette thanks so much for responding and it is stressful dealing with all the differing opinions. I just know that the ice helps me tremendously.
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    PKR Having LTKR and praying for a successful outcome…”

    Another issue is he doesn’t want me to use ice. He says that a few years ago the use of ice was found to do more harm than good, even the inventor of the R.I.C.E. Method is changing his position on this as well. I told him that my iceman machine was the biggest help in getting me through the...
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    PKR Having LTKR and praying for a successful outcome…”

    Well today is my 11th day and I am doing sooo much better. Pain is under control and I am walking using a cane. I‘m not sure if I am going to continue PT, I hurt so bad when I go and I think doing gentle exercises at home is the best route for me. My husband doesn’t agree and feels that I...

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