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  1. Janette

    TKR Infection

    They did there were two types of bacteria found on the skin whatever that means. They are being sketchy about some things because it was caused at the hospital when the original TKR was done.
  2. Janette

    TKR Infection

    I'm on the pill that makes everything orange plus Bactrim and two IV antibiotics. White blood just dropped to 1.6 so they might have to cut back. I am just afraid they are prolonging the dreaded removal of the implant. Dr cleaned it but after all this if he has to go back in I don't know what...
  3. Janette

    TKR Infection

    I am at home hubby sleeps on the sofa since I'm up and down. Surgeon did not remove the implant did a clean out and repacked. He also sewed up the tendon. Which adds another 6 to 8 weeks to heal before I can start working on the knee. Hope this is not something else to go wrong. They took...
  4. Janette

    TKR Infection

    Thank you everyone. I just got anti anxiety pill from the dr I'm just not quick enough to take it before I go one of my crying sessions. Husband was supportive in the beginning but it has worn him out plus his mom had a heart attack two weeks ago so he has been staying there ( hour away) and...
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    TKR Infection

    What a nightmare! I had a right TKR 2 years ago - went smooth as could be no problems loved it. Decided to have the left knee done surgery complete 5/12/14. Day of surgery PT came to get me up and I was still a little numb from the spinal I got up okay but decided I wasn't strong enough to...
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