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If its working, that's great! Keep on using it. :thumb: I have a Lounge Doctor and I was hesitant to spend all of that money on a big... -
Thanks, I’m good with just a regular pillow for now. It feels better
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EalingGran replied to the thread TKR It’s done - let the healing begin.That sounds great. I remember my first few showers. They felt so good but were also exhausting- so for a while I only had a shower every...
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Good morning, the big bandages have come off and I had a proper shower :banana-santa: Makes you feel so much better Getting up...
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You are right, the fancy pillow doesn’t work bur just a regular pillow from my bed works perfectly
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I'm so glad you are feeling good about this recovery. You deserve it to go well after your previous struggles. I was also surprised by...
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EalingGran replied to the thread TKR It’s done - let the healing begin.Perhaps you haven't got the pillow stack quite right and the angle isn't comfortable? You need to experiment to find what suits you...
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Not sure how often you're elevating, Sabine, but if it's something you dread, or struggle through, just set aside time to elevate your...
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I found it painful to elevate in the early days, also. Painful positions are not helpful, so I just did what was comfortable. -
EalingGran replied to the thread TKR It’s done - let the healing begin.Agree totally with @Layla on this. It's really early days and I would just rest and do very gentle movement.
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I would not do this. The surrounding tissues have only just began healing. Your thigh muscles (quads) have been weakened through the...
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Good morning, I’m going to use this as a bit of a diary so I remember for the next time. Hope that’s ok got a couple hours if decent... -
Thank you for putting your trust in BoneSmart! We certainly appreciate it. It means a lot to know that the support, encouragement...
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Exactly! This recovery is a marathon, not a sprint. My surgeon likes to say "the most important muscle to exercise during this...
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Yes all good advice. I keep forgetting about the internal swelling. I think I twisted myself into a mental pretzel regarding the initial...
