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    TKR Discouraged and Dissapointed

    I have had 2 tkrs. My right knee was replaced May 11, 2018 and my left knee on May 13, 2019. My right knee is still very painful on the top. It is painful to stand up from a sitting position and even hurts to the touch. My left knee is still painful but it's only been 3 months so that doesn't...
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    TKR Discouraged and Dissapointed

    Thank you sistersinhim. That's a great idea to do protein drinks. That would probably work great for breakfast and maybe even lunch. My church has set up a meal train for the first 2 weeks so I'll be covered for supper.
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    TKR Discouraged and Dissapointed

    Thank you everyone for sharing your experience and tips with me. It is very helpful.
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    TKR Discouraged and Dissapointed

    I am having my second knee surgery on May 9th. This will be on my left knee. I had my right TKR last May. Last year I went to a rehab for 12 days after surgery. It was a new facility and because my DiL worked there and I went there pro-bono. This time I will be going home the next day. I have...
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    2019 May Marvels - Are you having knee surgery in May?

    I am scheduled for left TKR on May 9th. I had my right TKR last year on May 3. This will be different as last time I went to a rehab for almost 2 weeks but this time I'm going home. I live alone but will probably have someone the first few days at least and my church group will bring meals. I'm...
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    TKR Walking and balance 8 weeks post op

    Thank you everyone! I'm very excited about the new baby coming. My daughter is having a girl. Thank you for all the input. I do take my cane with me on outings. Balance exercises sound like a good idea. @Josephine sure you can ask me questions. Everyone here is so great!
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    TKR Walking and balance 8 weeks post op

    Hi @ChrissiG, Thank you for your reply. It's good to know that my situation is similar to others. You are right we are still early in the recovery process. Every day I say out loud I'm getting better and better and it's true. It may not seem like much progress but compared to 4 months ago I...
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    TKR Walking and balance 8 weeks post op

    I am 4 months post op today from my right TKR. After finding this site and realizing knee recovery is not a sprint I have felt like I'm making progress but after a couple of days of more walking than usual and some stair climbing I am having issues with pain. My knee has been sore but it...
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    TKR Walking and balance 8 weeks post op

    Thank you everyone who replied to my post. I appreciate your input, suggestions and encouragement. This site is such a great resource to have while going through this. I am trying to be mindful of how I am walking and when I start getting wobbly again I switch to using my cane to help me walk...
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    TKR Walking and balance 8 weeks post op

    Thank you for your response and link to your recovery. I will read it. I've been discouraged along the way. I just didn't know it would take this long. I had my surgery scheduled twice before but had to cancel it. The first time my husband became ill, had to have an emergency lung transplant and...
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    TKR Walking and balance 8 weeks post op

    I had my right knee replaced on May 3rd so I'm 8 weeks post op. I am no longer receiving PT but I did great with the PT. I was doing my exercises once a day but read the suggestions here to stop them and let your knee heal so I haven't done them the last couple of days. My concern is that I...
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    Welcome to the May Marvels' 2018 Knee Recovery Club

    Please add me. Gigisknee Right knee replacement May 3, 2017
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