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    TKR TKR concerns

    Oh I was not clear, the sleeve would be from ankle to mid thigh, full leg. He said I could give it a try. If it doesn’t work, I’ll end it Thank you for the encouragement!!!
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    TKR TKR concerns

    Hi, work is going well and everyone has been great. My question now is does anyone have experience with compression sleeves? I do have venous insufficiency in both legs. Prior to surgery, I wrapped them everyday to the knee. The TKR leg is swelling more and PT suggested I try a sleeve. The Dr...
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    Yes I did!! Thank you. I start work again tomorrow, part time and then will be going to PT. Looking forward to it
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    TKR TKR concerns

    Oh thank you everyone!!! So grateful for the advice and encouragement!! Yes the icing and elevation are key. I had slacked off on the icing a bit but have now picked it up again. Heading to therapy soon and not even dreading it, but looking forward to it!!!
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    TKR TKR concerns

    Also I am driving now and will start work within the next couple of weeks!!
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    TKR TKR concerns

    Hi,apologies for the lax in posting. I love the new PT. Not only are the therapists great but all the other patients are great too. Totally different atmosphere!! I am improving but still a long way to go. My bend is at 112( w their help), so still a bit behind. The dr is not going to do...
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    TKR TKR concerns

    Oh also I will be going to a new PT place starting the 15th. I stopped going to other place and doing very gentle stretches at home
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    TKR TKR concerns

    Hello everyone, Well I went for my follow up and the PA thinks my knee looks very good and was not concerned about my bend. He thought I was a little behind but nothing to be concerned about. I also went to my regular physician. She sent me for an US of the leg because I have been having so...
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    TKR TKR concerns

    Hello everyone!! A lot has been going on. My heart rate has gotten very high (180’s) a couple of times. I went to see my dr at my heart and lung hospital. A few years back I had open heart for the replacement of my aortic valve. Have not had any issues in over 2 years. They said they believe...
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    TKR TKR concerns

    Thank you for the encouragement!!
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    TKR TKR concerns

    Also today he said my bend was at a 52, then a 65. He said there is no reason I should not gain 10 degrees in a day even though overnight I will probably lose 4-6 degrees, but that would still leave me in a gain Also on Monday I have my post op appointment. I thought it was going to be with...
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    TKR TKR concerns

    Thank you everyone. PT went ok but it is obvious that they do not think I am doing the work at home. Continued to say if I don’t push, that the pain doesn’t hurt anyone that I would need an MUA. He said that he had a hip replaced and he would push it til he almost cried! I told him that I do...
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    TKR TKR concerns

    Hi, thank you all for the responses and advice. Today I am scheduled for PT this afternoon. I’m going, cause my normal guy is out for the week and I liked his replacement. Although, like I said I didn’t do any exercises with him cause my BP was too low. I will try him out today. I would just...
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    TKR TKR concerns

    Hi, I had my right tkr on Aug 6th. I think the therapist pushed too hard a couple of times and I was not able to do anything the day after. Last week he pushed so hard that the following day I was almost unable to stand on it. Then the day after that, I was not able to walk on it at all and...
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