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    TKR 2 Month Post Op 1st post

    Thank you so much Sharmichem for your encouragement. I know exactly what you mean when you say your husband "finds it hard to get the right balanace with his meds." I have been diabetic for 35 years (insulin sometimes 4 times a day). I take long acting in the mornings and evening and adjust...
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    TKR 2 Month Post Op 1st post

    Thank you everyone who has responded to my post. I truly appreciate your well wishes and advice/suggestions. Ravenwood: You gave a lot of really good suggestions. I will try some of them. I also have chronic pain from diabetes 2, fibro, and arthritis for many years. Karringtyn: yes my days...
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    TKR 2 Month Post Op 1st post

    Thanks Jaycey and Phil. Some days better than others. I've been back to work for 2 weeks tomorrow. Legs swelling something fierce due to being on them all day. I am elevating and ice in evening when I get home...that helps. Mostly having a hard time getting to sleep. Legs feel restless...
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    TKR 2 Month Post Op 1st post

    Hi, I know I have waited a long time to post after my LTKR but I've "been busy." :O) Things have gone really good for me so far. I had PT for 3½ weeks 3x weekly then the doctor released me to go back to work. Every one says for an old girl of 65 I've done "remarkably." Honestly, it hasn't...
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    2014 February Valentines - Are you having knee surgery in February?

    Hi Susie09, Yes, I think you probably will. I'll be on your heels. I can't wait. I've been dealing with this knee since 2008. It's time. I'm ready.
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    Hi, I'm Jo

    I will be having a LTKR on Tuesday Feb. 4th. I've been lurking for about a week now and this site has helped to relieve some of my anxiety. I am 65, married to the love of my life, have 5 grown children, 9 grandkids and 6 greats. I'm retiring from a 30+ nursing career in June. I had hoped...
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    2014 February Valentines - Are you having knee surgery in February?

    I will be having my LTKR Tuesday Feb. 4, at 7:30am. Jo
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