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    TKR Second TKR

    So I am 5 days out from my RTK, I am not looking forward to the initial few weeks! Hopefully my knee heals as well as my Left. Last time I was in the hospital 4 nights ( it was going to be one night) because my pain was jot controlled at all. My Dr started out with the lower medication and...
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    TKR JeremiahD's Knee Recovery

    Personally I liked the CPM machine. It seemed to loosen it up when stiff. I am 10 weeks out if TLK and about 5 weeks from my other knee. Don’t overdue it, speaking from an in shape super young ( for this type of procedure) patient. Swelling will sibside, and until that happens ROM won’t...
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    TKR Second TKR

    Update. So I am doing well no pain meds except tylenol and meloxicam, these are mostly fir my bad knee now. Yesterday I started lap seimming again. I was very surprised at absolutely no pain with all strokes except Breast. I seam about a a mile in about 40 min. It felt good to be back in...
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    TKR The other TKR, on August 25th

    Hi! I had a TKR july 01 and it took 3 weeks for my quad to work. It was weird and a little unnerving but eventually it just started working. I was unable to lift my leg at all for 3 weeks. My Pt said it was very normal for your quad muscle to just take a break after such a big surgery. So...
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    TKR Second TKR

    Thank you! I hope it goes as well as this one too, however I am preparing for it to be harder? It will be longer to get back to “normal” as I wont be able to drive as soon. Overall I feel good. I am 8 weeks today and My ROm fluctuates between 123-130ish. Somedays it is more swollen. I...
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    TKR Second TKR

    I have been assured they will not last long enough. I highly expect I will have it done again as I am not even 40..... I can hope though :)
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    TKR Second TKR

    Update on my knee. Overall I really have no complaints and feel I am super lucky. My knee is uncomfortable at tones due to swelling and is tender but it does not hurt much. I am scheduled for my other knee OCT 21 and am actually looking forward to the end result. If you would have asked me...
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    TKR Second TKR

    Thanks! I agree with PT and am finishing up next week or so. I am taking it easy but am happy with how good my knee feels. While there is discomfort and swelling along with it feeling different it is so much better than the old knee. I am scheduled to have my RTKR OCT 21 which is just shy of...
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    TKR Second TKR

    I can’t imagine both at same time! Ivam sure i would not be at 130 if i had. I stalled for a few weeks at about 114 Then suddenly it seemed to unswell a lot? You will get there? You had double major surgery! Be patient!
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    TKR Second TKR

    So had my 6 week post op and Dr is surprised at how far I am. We went ahead and scheduled my right knee for October. I am going to talk to the PT today about stoping PT as my rom is at 130 and I question if I need PT. Not sure how long they want you to gonfor but i am at 130 and 0 and it...
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    TKR Second TKR

    Thank you for the advice. My therapist agrees its the hamstring and has been massaging the back of my leg/knee. The pain is really only there when i bend my knee and it is the only real shrp pain I have at this point and what seems like is stopping me from bending my knee more. I do get...
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    TKR Second TKR

    So I am doing well but have a question regarding ROM. My knee hurts when i bend on the backside. Is that normal? It doesn’t feel swollen but thats where the pain is when I bend. I think the tendons are just super tight?
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    TKR Second TKR

    I was able to do the recumbent bike about 10 days. My spin bike about 3.5 weeks to fully go around. I have to have the seat high but i can pedal.
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    TKR Second TKR

    Hi, my boss was pretty empathetic, he woll work with me as needed. I will be working from home 3 days a week it sounds like with an occasional 2.5 days once a month. The days are everyother ao that will be helpful too! What are you planing on teaching? And, where (state, etc)?
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    TKR Second TKR

    When did you have your first replacement? I will have the other knee when ready, thankfully my hips are good. Did you have a CPM machine?
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