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You can always request a wheelchair if it’s too far. Recovery is a marathon and not a sprint. The first two weeks are simply about... -
Glad you made it home, Sabine. Hopefully you'll rest comfortably there. Make sure to take the meds on schedule. Focus on short walks...
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EalingGran reacted to Jockette's post in the thread TKR It’s done - let the healing begin with
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Remember, Regaining our ROM does not require forceful bending or painful exercises. That is counterproductive. Regaining our ROM is... -
Made it home and got the first taste that this might be sore Rest, elevate and ice - on it :)
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EalingGran reacted to Jermert's post in the thread TKR It’s done - let the healing begin with Agree.
A word from the almost wise, rest elevation and ice right now, if the therapy hurts then stop doing what hurts. Best wishes
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Just got moved into daycare from recovery and can almost feel my feet again after the spinal. So far the nerve block is still doing a...
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EalingGran reacted to Readabook's post in the thread TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers with
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Fortunately I guess my hip is not the issue- lots of imaging- I am really underweight so side sleeping can hurt, but otherwise no. In my... -
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Bravo Charlie! Thank you for this very inspirational and uplifting post. You learned to listen to your body and now your body is... -
Don’t be in a rush to use a cane, it is good if you only need a little bit of support, but this early in recovery I would continue using...
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Thank you @alex_mom for your update, a very helpful post and I’m pleased to hear you have a sympathetic medic and a sound plan. Please...
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This is a positive step. You were upfront with him about your needs and he was honest enough to recognize what you need is out of his...
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This is very common. These surgeons are "bone doctors" and soft tissue isn't in their wheelhouse. It sounds as though this latest...
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Update: This week, I saw a different ortho surgeon to whom my PCP(primary care provider) referred me. (Turns out this Dr. is also...
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So glad to read the injection provided fast relief. I hope it is sustained.
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The cortisone shot to the pes anserine bursa gave positive improvement within 24 hours. The Allegra (fexofenadine) did not prevent the...
