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    TKR LTKR on June 23

    I couldn't sleep but I finished a good book. A bit of a midday bedrest will help, I hope. I remember being a young working mom and wished for more time to rest. Now I am retired and recovering from this major event and wish I could rest less. The good Lord must be laughing at my foolishness.
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    TKR LTKR on June 23

    thanks @Sisterpat, I hope you are doing well I think I will try to nap in the early afternoon.
  3. Jo Wo

    TKR LTKR on June 23

    thanks @sistersinhim. Now that I think back over 3 decades, it's like the fatigue of pregnancy, you just can't push through it.
  4. Jo Wo

    TKR LTKR on June 23

    My week 9 problem is afternoon fatigue. I feel so good in the morning that I do errands, do exercises, take a walk or ride my bike, do laundry or housework. Then by 3 or 4 pm, I am exhausted. Is this normal? I try to lie down and elevate after lunch and ice as needed. Just about weaned off all...
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    TKR LTKR on June 23

    thanks @Flutter1 and @FCBayern. I walked about 3/4 of a mile in the woods yesterday, sheer bliss. weeks 7 and 8 were tough because of postop blues about wanting to do more, but week 9 has been a huge turning point for me. tylenol or nsaids are only occasional now, not taken daily. Still relaxing...
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    TKR Flutter1’s BoneSmart Success

    Well it's actually a good sign when there is not much knee talk now! Glad to hear that you are enjoying the fullness of life.
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    TKR LTKR on June 23

    Almost 9 weeks postop and good things are happening: no meds required for sleep. I ice in the evening. did all my pt at home, added glute bridges, and moved the ankle weights up from 3 to 5 lbs. Swelling is down noticeably. Didn't even take my cane with me for that first trip downstairs this...
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    TKR LTKR on June 23

    thanks @FCBayern and @sistersinhim. I discharged myself from pt today with a flex of 123 at nine weeks. I believe what you say is true, the rest will come in time. I can do what I need to do in terms of walking and stairs and my ADL's. with covid cases rising, and with a well equipped home...
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    TKR LTKR on June 23

    2 month update Hurricane Henri passed us by and just brought a lot of rain. Yesterday I had my most active day yet, and only took one naproxen in the morning. We weeded out a sloped garden bed in the morning. I cleaned and mopped after a brief rest. I did small tasks interspersed with rest...
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    TKR #2 done

    Oh Claire do be careful about that blood pressure issue! I left the hospital anemic as well as with low bp. My husband escorted me about whenever I was up the first few days and nights.
  11. Jo Wo

    Bilateral TKR Bilateral Knee Replacement-Ups and Downs

    ah Bugs Bunny.......I loved his classical music cartoons, especially the Wagner Ring series one.
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    TKR LTKR on June 23

    8 week update: I am down to about 1000 mg tylenol and 180 mg advil per day. I will try to hold off taking it as long as I can today. also trying to go decaf today was down to one cup regular coffee and one cup regular tea this week. I want to see if that reduces the palpitations. Stamina is...
  13. Jo Wo

    TKR Tourniquet pain

    @GZGirl22 it sounds like you are coming along very well! At nearly 8 weeks I still struggle with reduced stamina. I just try to do a little more week by week. And I still use my cane or walking poles outdoors, for safety and to signal to people to steer clear of me. Today will be my first...
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    TKR LTKR on June 23

    palpitations have mostly settled down. weeded thefront garden yesterday, sat and rested a couple of times. My stamina isn't what it used to be. hamstrings a bit tight this morning will do some stretches after the bike and a hot shower to loosen. other little victory: I can carefully get down on...
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    TKR Arrangrls RKR Journey

    the temptation to do too much seems high at this point in recovery. I went out to pull weeds for about 30 minutes this morning and although my knee feels ok the past few hours, I have no stamina and have taken a short nap! I hope the doctor puts your mind at ease on Monday and that it's...

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