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  1. J

    TKR Good morning! I’m new here.

    Hi all! I was 5 weeks post Op yesterday so thought I’d post as to where I am and what my dr’s protocol etc has been. - tkr of the left knee. Dr did not mention pre-op exercises so I didn’t do any. - was up walking on day 1 along with using the continuous motion machine. Dr also had a wound...
  2. J

    TKR Good morning! I’m new here.

    Thanks for the recommendation - if I order it I’ll definitely let you all know how it works. Forgive my long and rambling thoughts. Tough week this week. Ended up in ER until 1 am Wednesday night. My leg was a bit swollen during the day but significantly increased in size late Wed pm...
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    TKR New member

    Yes. I’ve been freezing and am typically terribly hot!
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    TKR pain management week 3

    Just waving hello! I’m 4 weeks post op as of tomorrow. Definitely have numbness - mostly under my knee. I’m assuming it will dissipate in time but if anyone know otherwise I’d certainly like to hear it! You are definitely progressing! The fact that you don’t have pain (I still do) and are...
  5. J

    TKR Good morning! I’m new here.

    Steri strips removed today. What have you had the most success with with scar minimization? I am doing the manipulation/massage regularly that was recommended by PT.
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    TKR Good morning! I’m new here.

    Therapist and I had quite a discussion about the flexion exercises he wanted me to do. I told him that I was willing to exercise and stretch with discomfort but not sharp pain. He told me that pain was necessary and I needed to work through it. According to him if the pain dissipates within 10...
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    TKR New member

    Hi there! We are TKR buddies as mine was also done on the 15th. Hope you are doing well! Welcome!
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    PKR Boredom, self-pity, pain and frustration

    Is there a reason you are using crutches rather than a walker? Ive only been on crutches once and did not enjoy the experience. Not that I’ve “enjoyed” the walker but have found it easier than crutches.
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    TKR BeachKnees11 - Both Knees Replaced January 2020

    I truly cannot imagine recovering from two knees done close together! And going up stairs!!!!! You are my hero. My doctor also gave me percocet 10 although I’m now taking hydracodone - but still at a 10. Elevating was painful for me as well until I tried the pillow stack shown above. It...
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    TKR Crunching & Thunking

    Julia, I’m so sorry you are in such pain and feeling discouraged. I’m thinking of you! The pain WILL get better. It will.
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    TKR Good morning! I’m new here.

    Thank you all. I had a terrible night last night- couldn’t get in top of the pain- and I truly think it was because i abused my knee trying to perform as requested by the PT. Wingading - I shivered reading what your PT did. You must have been is so much pain. Sistersinhim and everyone else-...
  12. J

    Revision TKR Sondrals’ Revision

    Thinking of you and glad you are out of that dark lonely place. I know I dont know you but I do know what depression feels like and it’s so hard. So happy you are feeling better; it’s amazing how empathy and belief from another can turn things around.
  13. J

    TKR New to group

    Hello! I’m 3 weeks out today And am new to the group as well. Just wanted to wave hello.
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    TKR Good morning! I’m new here.

    Thank you everyone. I am going to refuse to continue this particular exercise. I can’t and don’t believe that pain to the point of tears (and I have a HIGH pain tolerance) could possibly be helpful or good for long term recovery. Your experience and support means the world!
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    Bilateral PKR Di's Double Replacement Recovery

    Hope you feel better at home! Best wishes.

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