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    TKR Oxycontin Nightmares

    Eight days out from surgery and taking Oxycontin and Tylenol, pain ranges between 5 and 7. I am having vivid nightmares every time I sleep. They are getting worse. Does anyone have advice how to stop this.
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    TKR SpaceDust in Recovery

    Sounds like we are doing about the same. Initially I did not use the footstrap, and because of a high bed I pulled a muscle in my thigh trying to get it up. This makes doing the exercises more difficult. I am having nightmares from the Oxycontin. I plan to post and see if others are having the...
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    TKR SpaceDust in Recovery

    So here we are a week later. First few days were rough, but not as bad as I thought. How are you? I feel sorry for my husband, he has been waiting on me day and night. Tomorrow I am going to try to be more independent.
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    TKR SpaceDust's Pre-Op Path

    I am having my right knee TKR Nov. 16. Less than 48 hours away. The anxiety has started to kick. Taking deep breathes but I know tomorrow will be a long day of stressing. Good luck with yours.
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    TKR What would you do?

    My TKR is Monday. Starting to get very anxious. Because of Covid I do not go out and about. More time to dwell on it. Good luck to us both.
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    TKR Weight loss while recovering

    Right knee Nov 16
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    TKR Weight loss while recovering

    @Jane66 Hopefully I will loose a few too. Thanks
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    TKR Weight loss while recovering

    I am having the right knee replaced Nov. 16. Looking forward to be on the other side of this. I had a three month wait because of a cortisone injection. Have gained some weight from quarantine and also not being able to be as active due to pain. Hoping my appetite is reduced during recovery.
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    TKR Weight loss while recovering

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    TKR Weight loss while recovering

    Thanks for the information.
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    TKR Weight loss while recovering

    Having TKR in 10 days. Do most patients experience weight loss post op? Hopefully I will loose a few pounds while recovering.
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    TKR Pre op pain management

    Are there any suggestions for helping with pain while waiting for surgery.
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    TKR What will I need

    Thanks so much. Hope you are feeling better! I love chocolate too!
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    TKR What will I need

    Please give me some advice as to what I will need in my home when I return from surgery. Thanks
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    TKR Knee surgery

    Knee replacement November 17
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