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    TKR Inflammation five years later?

    Hello. I had both knees replaced in 2018, with excellent recovery. However, a few years ago I suffered a severe bout of depression, gave up my fitness regime, and gained a bunch of weight. I'm trying to get back on track, and purchased a stationary bike a week ago. I started slow, just ten...
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    TKR knee stiffness two years post-op

    Hi Cathyn. I'm experiencing similar issues with my knees, which were replaced in March and October 2018. I had an excellent recovery at the time, and the only problem I've encountered is that it hurts to kneel - so I just don't. But lately, I've been feeling stiffness in both knees. No...
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    TKR Inflammation five years later?

    I'm back! I had both knees replaced, six months apart, in 2018. Enormous success, no pain after surgery, speedy recovery. As my surgeon said, I'm a freak! However, 3 years on, while I'm enjoying being pain free and mobile, I can't kneel. It hurts, even if I kneel on my sofa cushions...
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    TKR How much have your quads recovered?'

    I'm responding primarily to Susie, who went into TKR with extremely strong legs, as did I on March 14/18. I'm naturally strong, plus I enjoy weight training. I'm a bit of a freak in that I had NO pain whatsoever, not in hospital, not once I got home. I didn't take any pain meds at all, so my...
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    TKR Inflammation five years later?

    Thanks so much for all your input Josephine. I'm not sure that I'm willing to give up ALL of my exercise, but I'm certainly prepared to cut WAY back on intensity and frequency for a few weeks to see what happens. I have an appt with my GP late next week on another matter, so will discuss it...
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    TKR Inflammation five years later?

    Hi Celle - my left TKR was done March 14/18, as mentioned in my post. The right is supposed to be done in September 2018, but wait times can be uncertain here in British Columbia. I'm very aware that not everyone has the high pain tolerance or muscle structure that I do, nor the ability to...
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    TKR Inflammation five years later?

    Oops, I didn't get the formatting quite right - most of my answers are contained within your quote. Sorry 'bout that. :)
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    TKR Inflammation five years later?

    1. ZERO pain at any point. Swelling & stiffness diminishing over the first 5 weeks, none now. Heat was gone after 6-7 weeks. The current heat I'm experiencing has been for 5 days, in the area below and to the left of the kneecap. That area is also largely numb from the nerve being cut. 2...
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    TKR Inflammation five years later?

    Thanks Josephine - I'm happy to answer questions. I've read a lot of the recommended articles/posts already and found them helpful and reassuring. I am, however, a fan of exercise - I love lifting weights in particular - so may be taking a slightly different path than you did. I'm fairly...
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    TKR Inflammation five years later?

    I've read threads from a lot of people who are suffering through their TKR recovery, so thought perhaps my positive story would help people realize that it's not always a difficult journey. I was diagnosed with OA in both knees 16 years ago, age 46. By age 62, I was definitely ready to have...
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    TKR Inflammation five years later?

    I'm 9 weeks post-op, right knee TKR. I've had an amazing experience so far - no pain at all, no meds required when I got home from hospital. Mobility came easily, and I've done really well at physio, reached ROM of 126 last week. My surgeon was sure I'd need manipulation, but I don't. But...
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    Welcome to the March Musketeers' 2018 Knee Recovery Club

    Please add me - Hortgirl, right TKR March 14 2018. Thanks!
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