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    TKR The hardest part is not knowing where you're supposed to be

    I think you can serve yourself best by focusing on practical aspects of your recovery like going up and down the stairs, getting in and out of the car, walking, riding a bike, etc. These are things we need to do/want to do. You can celebrate increasing comfort and strength and stamina and ignore...
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    TKR Freedom works on recovery<<

    :roseshwr:
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    TKR LKR 6 Jan, 16 Questions<

    Outstanding report. I am inspired. I've started swimming laps and a gym routine. Never much of a runner, but I'm walking 2 miles a day. It feels great, doesn't it?
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    TKR Freedom works on recovery<<

    :loveshwr::happydance::egypdance: Hurray!
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    TKR Jan's journey to jump!

    Hello Jan. Good luck and hope to see you soon, I am also a Jan!
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    TKR Glamg1979 Has a Brand New Left Knee!!

    Congratulations on the new knee. So glad you are comfortable. Hopefully some naps at least are on the agenda next. :sleep:
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    Revision TKR Totally recovered at last!

    :loveshwr:
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    Bilateral TKR Scheduled February 2016

    Hi @KayeKaye I feel the same way about my PT this week. We changed my routine to strengthen my quads and hamstrings and I have been so sore from Thursday am through today. You have some company.
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    Bilateral TKR Home on day 6 and feeling happy

    Hello @VeryUnique I love my hydro therapy. Couldn't wait to get started--just make sure your incision is totally healed first. You don't want to risk an infection. I have a similar experience to skigirl's--I actually enjoy my PT at this point in my recovery. I think waiting until you want to...
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    TKR LTKR March 17th 2016<

    Hello @gizmotto31 You've had a rough time so far, poor thing. I cannot believe you traveled to outpatient PT and that your PT treated you like that. I didn't even have the stamina to leave my house at 8 days out from surgery. I could get through a very gentle half hour with my in home therapist...
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    Revision TKR Totally recovered at last!

    Hi Marion, Just getting caught up with you! I am so glad for all your small improvements. Hopefully, the itching has stopped--I had that too (drove me crazy.) I had a little incontinence as well and it resolved. I wonder if your OS is allowed to mail your prescription to you? An hour drive...
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    TKR The hardest part is not knowing where you're supposed to be

    Hi Robin. Just got caught up on your thread. You are doing a great job with your new routine. I take gabepentin for two different conditions--restless leg syndrome, and neuropathic pain-- and it works really well for me. I'm not really qualified to say, but perhaps it is for nerve pain that...
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    TKR Glamg1979 Has a Brand New Left Knee!!

    Wishing you both some peace and happiness! Time to imagine all the great things in your futures--springtime walks through the woods, playing with the grands, summer barbeques, enjoying the garden, etc.
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    Revision TKR Totally recovered at last!

    Marion, you are in my thoughts and will be as you move forward. You are about to take a huge step toward the pain-free life you want and deserve. :loveshwr:
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    TKR PAIN and recovery TKR<

    Hi bionicknee, Nice to meet you. I have some of the same issues--the lateral (outside) knee pain and back of the knee pain. I would say, definitely talk to your PT about it! They have massage techniques and releases that they know how to do that are really helpful. Some of the massage is...
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