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    Revision TKR 15 months post-op. Still in pain.

    Hello, I initially noticed my tightness a couple of weeks into my physical therapy but the initial pain itself was right after my surgery probably just a day or two. I knew something felt wrong. The tight band feeling felt like 100 rubber bands wrapped around the middle of my knee with a brick...
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    Revision TKR 15 months post-op. Still in pain.

    @Layla Thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well! @sistersinhim Yes I’ve noticed that as well. Take care!
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    Revision TKR 15 months post-op. Still in pain.

    @mendogal Thank you!
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    Revision TKR 15 months post-op. Still in pain.

    Update: Had my six month post surgical follow-up appointment on December 6. X-rays showed everything still looks good. Knee revision looks strong. Hip joint is in good condition as well. I continue to go to wellness, riding the recumbent bike and performing strengthening exercises, 30-45...
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    MUA A Difficult TKR Journey

    @Camaro Hi Camaro. Welcome to the total knee revision club. I had a total left knee replacement surgery in February 2019 and endured four years of horrific pain and suffering due to my implant being installed incorrectly. I joined Bone Smart in May 2020. Long story short… I found a revision...
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    Revision TKR 15 months post-op. Still in pain.

    @Layla Yes, I feel as though I am finally getting my quality of life back! ❤️ @CatieViv That is awesome! I hope you continue to make great strides! Isn’t having your quality of life back wonderful?!
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    Revision TKR 15 months post-op. Still in pain.

    @beesknee Thank you. I apologize for not answering sooner. I was on vacation for three days and then have been back at work ever since, and I haven’t been on Bone Smart as much. I think the difference between this surgery and my last surgery is that this surgery was actually successful and the...
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    Revision TKR 15 months post-op. Still in pain.

    @Layla Thank you for being there from the beginning. Hugs! @beaverturtle Thank you! Yes the past four years have been a struggle, but I feel like a new person already at three months post-op.
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    Revision TKR 15 months post-op. Still in pain.

    @Ghostpipe I don’t know the medical terminology, so please bear with me. Apparently with my original surgery, my OS installed my implant, based on computer imagery or something like that. Turns out it was installed off-center, there was a piece that was too tight, a piece that was too loose, and...
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    Revision TKR 15 months post-op. Still in pain.

    @Ghostpipe I had a complete revision. My new OS said that he installed “all new hardware”. The difference has been like night and day. So much better than the last surgery. Best of luck to you!
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    Revision TKR 15 months post-op. Still in pain.

    @Layla Thank you! Returning to work was a blessing although I do suffer from fatigue in the evenings. (2 hour round trip commute). I elevate and ice when I can, and I take a 10 minute walk on my lunch hour. I can also once again walk my dog in the evenings after work. Trying to resort to a...
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    Revision TKR 15 months post-op. Still in pain.

    Yesterday was my last day of physical therapy (7 weeks). After riding the recumbent bike for 10 minutes (my usual beginning to each day of PT), and doing some stretching, bending, and strengthening exercises, my therapist said, “Let’s go outside for a walk.” I left my cane inside. We walked...
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    Revision TKR 15 months post-op. Still in pain.

    I had my first post-op visit today. I’m released to return to work on Monday, August 21. Elevate and ice as needed. Get up and move/stretch every 30 minutes (I have a desk job). Last day of PT is Friday, August 18. Surgeon stated that everything looks good. There’s a lot more “hardware” in a...
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    PKR Long recovery?

    @Blazy @JusticeRider PILLOWS AND MORE PILLOWS I too am a side sleeper. I had TLKR June 28. I can now sleep on my right side with a pillow between my legs that’s the entire length of my leg. (Purchased at Walmart). It’s something like a full body pillow. I can fall asleep for an hour or two...
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    Revision TKR 15 months post-op. Still in pain.

    @Layla Thank you. I will do that. I will update on my page as well. Have a great weekend!
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