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    Bilateral TKR BTKR

    My surgeries were staggered by about 12 weeks, so I only had to deal with the pain of one knee at a time. I found that with a commitment to frequent icing, I was able to manage the daytime pain without any of the prescribed narcotics (my stomach didn’t appreciate them when I had back surgery a...
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    TKR Trikers post op thread

    Congratulations! I hope you get some great sleep tonight. Tomorrow‘s going to be an exciting day, so much to learn & do. Good luck with all of it.
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    TKR 2 weeks post. Can't raise leg

    Ant, with my first TKR, I had a very sharp pain right under my kneecap whenever trying to lift my leg. It felt like I was close to tearing something. It kept me from lifting my leg on its own. I was pretty discouraged, very frustrated. I decided to avoid painful PT maneuvers and let it heal...
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    TKR Recovery diary and questions

    Roy, I don’t object to cycling (though I do fear a trip over the handlebars), but really like the convenience of running, especially when out of town. Still, cycling is the smart answer, and that’s probably where I’ll turn! Thanks.
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    TKR Recovery diary and questions

    I have never been a serious runner, but I always enjoyed occasional 3 mile runs at an easy (slow) pace. Especially when traveling. I had bilateral TKR about a year ago and have religiously heeded my surgeon’s directions which include “no more running”. My biggest concern is that I may wear...
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    TKR 2 new knees, 3 months apart oy vey

    Hi Ohio. I'm sorry you're having such a rough time. Are you spending any time outside? I had my surgeries on pretty similar dates to you, and found the recoveries very different for each knee. I had a bank of patience for the first one but it was exhausted by the time I had my second. And...
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    TKR Recovery diary and questions

    The weather here (Twin Cities) has been glorious the past couple days, and will continue to be glorious the next few days. While recovering from my first surgery (and early after my 2nd), the reality of Minnesota winter weather kept me indoors. Walking meant getting loaded into a car and...
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    TKR Recovery diary and questions

    Hi Jeff, Nice to hear you're at two weeks from the 2nd procedure. It ALL gets better now. With my first one, I knew it was leading to a second surgery so it was hard to enjoy the progress. After the second, it was all about getting ready for summer. Sounds like your most recent procedure...
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    TKR Recovery diary and questions

    I had my first TKR on February 25, 2019 and the second on April 8. I am really looking forward to my retirement at the end of June (just over three weeks away) and the return of car show season in Minnesota. I’ve been very diligent with PT and at-home exercise. My ROM is 0/130 in both knees...
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    Welcome to the April Rainbows' 2019 Knee Recovery Club

    Had my second TKR April 8, 2019. First was done on 2/25/19. I would like to be added to this group please.
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