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    TKR It’s done - let the healing begin

    A word from the almost wise, rest elevation and ice right now, if the therapy hurts then stop doing what hurts. Best wishes
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    TKR My second TKR recovery begins

    Sorry you’re hurting sounds like you’re doing the correct things to alleviate the problem. Be cautious also with that swollen calf and watch for signs of clot. Best wish for a smooth recovery.
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    TKR My RTKR Done: I Kneed You Now

    Welcome to the healing side, rest and ice are your best friends right now. Stay on top of your pain meds, don’t wait to take them because you’re not hurting yet. Best of luck I’ve had both of mine replaced this year. Remember it’s a marathon not a sprint, recovery will take time. Don’t push, let...
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    TKR April 28, 2026

    Thanks so much Layla, good days and bad days but more good than bad. Keeping my chin up better days ahead.
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    TKR April 28, 2026

    I agree!!!!
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    TKR April 28, 2026

    Thanks for the well wishes. I intended to post this am. PT yesterday 3 degrees extension, 101 degrees flexion. Incision is healing nicely, swelling is minimal, pain is almost gone. I’m doing very well. I have a goal to return to work mid November. Wish me luck.
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    TKR April 28, 2026

    Day 29 post op, recovery on this knee (lefty) appears to be going much faster than righty did. I came down with another medical ailment during the third week of recovery which forced me to spend about 5 days in bed. During this time I got a lot of sleep and I really believe this helped with the...
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    TKR April 28, 2026

    You are so correct, unfortunately patience is not one of my virtues so it is good to be reminded.
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    TKR April 28, 2026

    This was the worst knee, the pain is more severe and I’m pretty sure based on pre-surgery measurements it will be a bit tougher to bring around, but I’ll do it.
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    TKR April 28, 2026

    Job accepted and in process.
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    TKR April 28, 2026

    Ok, so Two weeks since release, staples are out replaced by steri-strips. Had a conversation with the PA prior to exam and she understood and did not force any motion my knee wasn’t ready for. She did tell me I was probably overdoing it a bit which is why last night and today have been my worst...
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    TKR April 28, 2026

    Not overwhelmed at all, more like loved. :heehee:
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    TKR April 28, 2026

    Ok, thank you.
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    TKR April 28, 2026

    Hello all, Day 12 post surgery, things have really settled down. I’m able to get myself out of bed, and out of the shower and move about the home without assistance. Staples come out on Wednesday at which time I graduate to butterfly dressings, and therapy starts on Thursday. I can actually...
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    TKR April 28, 2026

    I’m home, got here yesterday afternoon. Pretty serious pain overnight and today. Hoping it eases soon. Icing, resting and elevation.
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