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    TKR New May member

    Thought I would give an update. Today is 6 weeks postop. Saw orthopedic surgeon for follow up appointment yesterday. He said I should be the example for the clinic. Having surpassed his expectations for usual milestones. Early this week some significant stiffness relaxed. In physio I managed 3km...
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    TKR New May member

    Thanks. Positive feedback. Changed night meds and getting such good sleep. Amitriptyline 10 mg nocte with tramadol 37.5+paracetamol 500
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    TKR New May member

    I am using Bonesmart forums app as suggested. But when you try to reach an article through a hyperlink the server is unavailable Gillian
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    TKR New May member

    Ps for moderators. None of the links to articles wonk through the app. I got to them through the main site
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    TKR New May member

    Yes scar fully healed. My baby pool at home 1 meter high. I use as ice equivalent. Just gentle kicks and is comfortable
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    TKR New May member

    I walked in the pool today. Everyone Physio and others said it would help. But knee definitely swelled and hurt more afterwards
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    TKR New May member

    Hi I am Gillian aged 62. Left tkr May 24. Somehow the recovery is so much slower than I had anticipated. Using outdoor pool for first time today to try and help flexion. The knee is simply so stiff. Sleep at night really tough although never was a good sleeper Off strong. Analgesics now. And...
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    Welcome to the May Marvels' 2018 Knee Recovery Club

    I had left tkr on May 24. So tomorrow will be 4 weeks. I am 62
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