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    TKR knee replacement 3 days ago

    Well I had total knee replacement 3 days ago and have lots of swelling and pain, the pain is getting better but the swelling is still not good. I start therapy on monday and hoping they tell me all is normal. Been doing some stretching at home but very limited because of the pain and swelling.
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement surgery was 8/2/21

    Well I have been starting the chainsaw and cutting wood with no problems, I am very happy with the shoulder. Keep stretching every day and range of motion is very good. I knew it would not be as good as other shoulder as far as rom, but its alot better then I thought it would be.
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement Range of Motion - One Year Post Surgery

    I am at about 6 months after RSR and range of motion is like yours, reaching behind my back is hard and washing left armpit, I use my left arm to push my right far enough to wash it. Also reaching up to do anything is hard but got much better over time and hoping it improves more. Still doing my...
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement surgery was 8/2/21

    Yesterday was my last day of therapy. All is going well and I will keep doing my stretching and strength exercises. Range of motion keeps getting better and it will keep improving for some time. I have no pain and I am happy with the results. Have not tried to swing a golf club or start a...
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement surgery was 8/2/21

    Just over 10 weeks after surgery and things are going well. Pain is very good as only time I have pain is if I stretch to much. The swelling is much better and I am happy about that. Was hoping my range of motion would be better by now but is getting better slowly. Go to therapy 2 times a week...
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement surgery was 8/2/21

    Saw the surgeon for my 6 week checkup yesterday, he was concerned that I did not have much upward movement in my arm, I can not lift my arm above my shoulders and my deltoid muscle is very hard. He said keep going to therapy and it should get better. Pain is not bad and I keep doing my therapy...
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement surgery was 8/2/21

    I am one month into recovery and started therapy yesterday, they seemed pleased with the way the shoulder is coming along. I am sleeping in bed now and getting a good sleep and that seems to help a lot. They gave me some new exercises to do to start to get mobility and strength back. They also...
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement surgery was 8/2/21

    Yes I have been icing it 3-4 times a day, have lots of swelling below the elbow, plan on calling surgeon tomorrow, the draining is almost nothing now and hoping it heals up soon. My pain is not bad but having hard time sleeping. I know it takes a long time for recovery and looking forward to...
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement surgery was 8/2/21

    Had surgery august 2nd and things are getting better but I have lots of swelling in the arm. My doctor took stitches out august 17 and they did a ultra sound to look for blood clots. When they did that lots of old blood under the skin came out and there was so much they could not do the test...
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement Celle's Reverse Shoulder Replacement

    Had reverse shoulder replacement aug.2nd , still have lots of swelling on the arm, start my therapy on aug. 30th. Is it normal to have lots of swelling yet. Think I will call doctor on monday and have a talk with him.
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    Ankle Total Ankle Replacement 9-12-19

    Thank You Jamie !!!
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    Ankle Total Ankle Replacement 9-12-19

    Jamie, I have know ideal how to start my own thread, I jumped on this tread because everyone was talking about ankle replacement and it is very nice to read how everyone is doing with the same operation. If you could create one for me that would be nice. Thank You
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    Ankle Total Ankle Replacement 9-12-19

    Well the tendon is feeling better and I am doing my stretching ex. again. Have stiffness and swelling yet and when I walk I do have a little limp when I walk out of the step with my new ankle. Thinking in time things will get better. Do not see the doctor again until early summer. I still have...
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    Ankle Jimmer's Recovery Thread

    Well the tendon is feeling better and I am doing my stretching ex. again. Have stiffness and swelling yet and when I walk I do have a little limp when I walk out of the step with my new ankle. Thinking in time things will get better. Do not see the doctor again until early summer. I still have...
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    Ankle Total Ankle Replacement 9-12-19

    Went to doctor yesterday, every thing was going good until about 2 weeks ago. Started to get pain on the inside of ankle and a lot more swelling. He told me that I aggravated the tibialis posterior tendon and that I should back off the stretching ex. until it feels better and to elevate and put...
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