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    Would a hide-a-bed work after TKR until I can get upstairs?

    I spent 3 days in the hospital then went to rehabilitation. When i did come home for at least the first couple of weeks were bad i have a twin bed that sits pretty low i used the wall and the walker to grab to pull my self up. What i'm trying to say is while you still have time set it up and try...
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    Helpful people aren't helpful

    Ii had my TKR on January 17th. I read all those stories and let's be honest, the doctor laid it out for me. I'm now at six weeks and only the last week or so I feel normal. There is still pain at time and he said that's normal. It was at 4½ weeks I could finally get up and down off the toilet...
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    Home preparation advice

    They say a two wheel walker, the suggested a raised toilet seat. I've found it better to get the the toilet grab rails - they work the best.
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    Bilateral TKR March 28 – Lots of worries!

    Hello i to had many many questions i have large legs they did not use those hose and we used ice packs they had me up and walking about 45 minutes after i got to my room they had a wrap thing around my knee nothing to tight. My surgeon and his nurses were wonderful they answered every question i...
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    Can my pre-op knee be damaged further?

    Hi, i'm from michigan i had my tkr. on the 17th all i can tell you is ask any and every question you may have. See if there are real people who have had it done both by the surgen and the hospital. Make sure pain management is put in place before your surgery. Start by makeing lists of things...
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    Confused

    My os said three monthes between last injection and surgery
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    Just joined and awaiting the DAY

    Hi, had my left knee done on the 17th. The surgen himself was good his office staff was very helpful all i can say is get pain managment down before hand so you know what your in for. And if you go into rehab do your homework i've found you can never be to prepared. Lists are always helpful. The...
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    Obsessing!

    Good morning this is my last post this side of kneesville. Thankyou all who posted to my endless ongoings. Leaving for the hospital in a few hours. There has been so many speed bumps will be better i know waited 24 years for this to happen. Well i will see you all on the other side.
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    Ice Machine recommendations?

    My insurance won't cover an ice machine so i made up two gallon size and two quart size water and rubbing alcohal that was said on this site i use them now and they work great i made two of each so i'd always have a spare in the freezer i think i spent $5 so they are worth a try
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    Obsessing!

    Help, surgery is Tuesday and up to this point it hadn't hit me but now its all I think of!!!! I have packed and repacked. I'm a list maker and I keep thinking I'm forgetting something. Any ideas on how to make it the next few days?
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    2017 January Jackpots - Are you having knee surgery in January?

    Surgery is jst 13 days away and getting really nervice its like all this is finally becoming real to me. Any ideas you have on making this any easyer
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    Having TKR on right knee January 31st..Nervous!

    You've come to the right place. I've learned so much more here than any dotor can tell you because its all from personal knowledge. Welcome to our knee club
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    Wardrobe advice for coming home

    I was thinking shorts around the house with slip on slippers and baggie sweats for going out i the cold. Thats what i plan on doing myself what ever you feel kost comfortable
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    PKR mcestang's increasing back and hip pain

    i have been having the same issues my lower back and hip pain too. had my OS x-ray my hip and lower back he said its normal. says once my bad knee gets fixed the problum should go away.
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    Choosing a Dr

    It would be to go and hear him out. i went to many of different ages ect. the one i'm going with is in his early 40's and doctors even out of his network have good things to say about him. its really up to you but i feel age isn't the most important thing its his skill ask around about him and...
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