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    More Questions!

    That is exactly what I did and I only saw a pop up for an upgraded me membership.
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    More Questions!

    Reverse Shoulder Replacement (Right side) Feb. 19 What type of ice packs work best... What sort of pillows should I get to support my shoulder post-op. I only have a memory foam right now, but thought i might need a wedge or down type pillow for support. Smaller pillows? I will be resting...
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement Anxious about surgery

    Hello all, I'm trying to figure out what kind of bra I can get to wear after my Reverse shoulder surgery. I'm plus size and so are my "girls"! How am I going to be able to wear a sling?? Most strapless bras or bandeaus are for smaller sizes...any suggestions? (Sorry this is so personal)
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement Anxious about surgery

    Hip4Life, Thank you so much for all the information! I thought about the adaptive shirts, have a couple in my Amazon cart...did you use the ice machine or just ice packs? How long did you have to take the pain meds? How long before I will be able to shower? I do have a recliner for sleeping and...
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement Anxious about surgery

    Hello, My RSR is scheduled for Feb. 19 on my dominant shoulder. I'm very nervous about the surgery, the use of pain meds and the recovery time. I am trying to prepare, but I'm not sure what I need to have on hand. Any advise and suggestions would be helpful. Thanks in advance...
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    TKR izzy's new knee-post op

    Thank you everyone for the support, guess more patience should be on my resolution list this year. This journey REALLY is a journey!
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    TKR izzy's new knee-post op

    Hello, 7 weeks post op and things are progressing nicely. I can drive again, I can walk with only a slight limp and the incision is healed and looking good. But.....that knee is sore!! especially when I sit for a while with knee bent! It hurts to stand up again and it gets so stiff when I...
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    TKR izzy's new knee-post op

    Saran wrap? I haven't started putting cream on the site yet, thought I'd wait till I see the ortho next week, I do lotion around the edges, but it is still very dry and peeling. I'm also still having some swelling, bugs me to death! I was advised by PT not to use a pillow at night, but I'm not...
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    TKR izzy's new knee-post op

    Well, here I am 2:44 a.m. after days of sleeping pretty well, knee is aching and I'm wide awake, in my chair, icing and elevating. This no sleeping thing does finally come to an end, right? I'm 5 weeks out, swelling is better,except when I'm moving too much! The incision burns and is pretty...
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    TKR izzy's new knee-post op

    Thanks so much for all the advice. I actually am managing without the pain pills, I've been taking a tylenol pm at night and I'm sleeping a bit better. The incision is so sensitive it does wake me up sometimes. During the day I'm taking 2 tylenol (500mg) a couple of times a day. I just wish I...
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    TKR izzy's new knee-post op

    One more question....my back tends to hurt at times on the side opposite my knee replacement....Is this because of the way I am walking?
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    TKR izzy's new knee-post op

    Thank you all for the encourgement! It is much appreciated. I know this is a long journey, but I get so frustrated just sitting around. Never thought about the shoes, good point! I am taking 1 tylenol PM at night followed by a pain pill a couple of hours later.....I'm running out of pain pills...
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    TKR izzy's new knee-post op

    Into week 4 of recovery. All in all going pretty well. Sleeping is still an issue. I feel like a chicken on a spit, turning every few minutes. This definately takes a toll on my mental attitude. I am tired, I want to do more but just have no energy at all. Any suggestions on getting a better...
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    TKR izzy's new knee-post op

    Staples out today, ROM at 100, knee looks really good. Using a cane now and I see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm still resting, elevating and icing and plan on taking it easy for a few weeks longer....gradually increasing my activity level. Still have PT for 3 weeks.....this knee...
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    TKR izzy's new knee-post op

    Thanks for the support. After PT today, decided that cutting back on pain pills is not an option! My skin is so sensitive due to the staples and incision ....working makes it burn! ouch....Dancing Fool.....Here are the excercises that i can remember...ankle pumps, moving each leg back and...
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