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    [REVISION TKR] Hmm. Not thrilled with the revision yet<

    I am blown away. I had several 'what if's' in mind prior to my appointment, something I always seem to do. However, he watched me try to walk, had...
    Post by: eaglemom, Jul 15, 2019 at 12:23 PM in forum: Knee Replacement Recovery Area
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    [REVISION TKR] Hmm. Not thrilled with the revision yet<

    So tomorrow is the day. The day I've patiently waited for - to see the surgeon. I know good and well that he'll refer me out for some testing -...
    Post by: eaglemom, Jul 14, 2019 at 3:57 PM in forum: Knee Replacement Recovery Area
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    [TKR] Weakness after Knee Replacement

    Oh my, the Ford administration. I needed that belly laugh. And for the record I'm at 4 months, 3rd revision and still using a walker, mostly....
    Post by: eaglemom, Jul 13, 2019 at 11:11 AM in forum: Knee Replacement Recovery Area
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    [REVISION TKR] Hmm. Not thrilled with the revision yet<

    I totally agree with you about the medical community and the opeiod crisis. Unfortunately those of us whom have had major surgery are the ones...
    Post by: eaglemom, Jul 13, 2019 at 11:07 AM in forum: Knee Replacement Recovery Area
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    [MUA] Still only 75 degree bend at 23 weeks

    I'm going to echo what the other's have said, you and your knee need rest. I didn't see it mentioned, but even if your knee doesn't appear to be...
    Post by: eaglemom, Jul 11, 2019 at 9:02 PM in forum: Knee Replacement Recovery Area
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    [REVISION TKR] Elaine’s slow-as-a-snail revision recovery

    Phew, what a roller coaster ride. Deep breath, elevate and ice. All those stairs, man oh man I can't even imagine. We're all here for you.
    Post by: eaglemom, Jul 11, 2019 at 5:14 PM in forum: Knee Replacement Recovery Area
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    [REVISION TKR] Hmm. Not thrilled with the revision yet<

    I'm my own worst enemy. I know better, but alas I thought / allowed life to get in the way of recovery. And guess whom suffers? Me, thus I'm my...
    Post by: eaglemom, Jul 10, 2019 at 9:03 PM in forum: Knee Replacement Recovery Area
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    [REVISION TKR] Lovetocookandsew’s long road to recovery

    Wouldn't a non-swollen knee / leg be a nice thing? There are many of us wishing for that. Patience isn't my long suit, but I'm trying.
    Post by: eaglemom, Jul 10, 2019 at 8:55 PM in forum: Knee Replacement Recovery Area
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    [TKR] 8 months post TKR...looking back

    Sweet, thanks for sharing. Sometimes we get caught up on how poorly our TKR is going and forget there are good outcomes. Nice. As for the World...
    Post by: eaglemom, Jul 8, 2019 in forum: Knee Replacement Recovery Area
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    [REVISION TKR] Hmm. Not thrilled with the revision yet<

    Wouldn't a 'normal' feeling knee be wonderful? Up until about a week ago I could have said short from occasionally being slightly stiff my left...
    Post by: eaglemom, Jul 8, 2019 in forum: Knee Replacement Recovery Area
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    [REVISION TKR] Hmm. Not thrilled with the revision yet<

    You are right jboles - the answer of 'give it time' always seems to be mentioned. I'm sorry your having troubles. Last night was a rough night, I...
    Post by: eaglemom, Jul 7, 2019 in forum: Knee Replacement Recovery Area
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    [TKR] Kneeling after TKR

    What's the old saying - just because you can do it doesn't mean you should do it? Yes you can kneel in time. Personally I can't stand it, it just...
    Post by: eaglemom, Jul 3, 2019 in forum: Knee Replacement Recovery Area
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    [REVISION TKR] Hmm. Not thrilled with the revision yet<

    The surgeon's office called later in the day. It was the surgeon's personal assistant. She wanted to go over everything that I'd said. Then she...
    Post by: eaglemom, Jul 2, 2019 in forum: Knee Replacement Recovery Area
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    [REVISION TKR] Hmm. Not thrilled with the revision yet<

    I am so very disappointed and frankly mad I can hardly stand it. I not received calls back from last week, so I took matters into my own hands. I...
    Post by: eaglemom, Jul 1, 2019 in forum: Knee Replacement Recovery Area
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    [REVISION TKR] Hmm. Not thrilled with the revision yet<

    Each knee is different, as we all know. But threatening a revision if you can't do a revolution on the bike? Oh my. During what time frame? I'm 18...
    Post by: eaglemom, Jun 29, 2019 in forum: Knee Replacement Recovery Area

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