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    Revision TKR Never give up, keep trying, don't settle - that's me, Bonnie

    Bonnie, So glad to hear how well you are doing. Sounds like your life is going pretty good and with new grandchildren how exciting for you. How special you remembered Sonja’s birthday! Maybe that’s a sign of good faith. Best to you! Nancy
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    Revision TKR _My Saga of a Hopeful Happy Ending - Nerve Burning??

    I didn’t get immediate results but about a few weeks after is when I started to have results.
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    Revision TKR _My Saga of a Hopeful Happy Ending - Nerve Burning??

    Yes, I had it done about two years ago to both my right knee and my neck. My neck has started to give me problems again so I need it done again. For my knee it didn’t stop the pain but it did stop my jumpy leg.
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    Revision TKR _My Saga of a Hopeful Happy Ending - Nerve Burning??

    Mary who is your surgeon? Where is he?
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    Revision TKR _My Saga of a Hopeful Happy Ending - Nerve Burning??

    He said to check back in 6 months which would be around May. At least your weather should be better.
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    Revision TKR _My Saga of a Hopeful Happy Ending - Nerve Burning??

    My visit to the Mayo Clinic was not successful. They were very thorough as I had 4 days testing. The doctor suspected alignment to be the problem but the test couldn’t get the readings they needed as I had some bone loss and calcification. I had no sign of loosening or infection which was...
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    Revision TKR Never give up, keep trying, don't settle - that's me, Bonnie

    Thanks Bonnie for sharing the sad news about Sonja. She really was a fighter so sorry to hear. Also, I see you have had many surgery’s but are pain free. I have had three replacements on my right and have pain when on my feet more than hour or sometimes less. My surgeon says it is scar...
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    Revision TKR _My Saga of a Hopeful Happy Ending - Nerve Burning??

    Thank you for sharing your experience. Your answers are helpful.
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    Revision TKR _My Saga of a Hopeful Happy Ending - Nerve Burning??

    You maybe right I just don’t want to sacrifice more ROM. I’m about 120 now. Does not having knee caps make your knees look strange? Can you put pressure on your knees like crawling? Thanks
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    Revision TKR _My Saga of a Hopeful Happy Ending - Nerve Burning??

    Thanks so much for this information as it helps me with a decision I may have to make. I see your knee caps were removed prior to your knee replacement. Happy to hear your success with ROM and riding your bike.
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    Revision TKR _My Saga of a Hopeful Happy Ending - Nerve Burning??

    Josephine, I’m reviewing your post and have some questions. If they need to remove my patella you say it will shorten my Quads. Does that mean I will not be able to regain my present ROM? How about the tension band will it affect my ROM? I can ride a bike but if I loose ROM I would no...
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    Revision TKR _My Saga of a Hopeful Happy Ending - Nerve Burning??

    Update on my knees... Kelly recommended the Mayo Clinic. I contacted the MC in Phoenix and sent all my records of past surgeries. The surgeon replied that he could not help me but I was recommended to contact the MC in Minnesota. I found a doctor that I sent all my records to and he felt he...
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    Revision TKR TKR spacer replacement

    I had a spacer replaced and within 6 weeks I was off meds and on my way to recovery. I would say a complete recovery at 3 mo if you do your therapy. You are young so I’m sure you will have a fast recovery.
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    Revision TKR _My Saga of a Hopeful Happy Ending - Nerve Burning??

    That would be nice. Phoenix is not to far from me.
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    Revision TKR _My Saga of a Hopeful Happy Ending - Nerve Burning??

    Kelly, you're fantastic! I hope I don’t have to but it sure makes me feel better knowing the options. I will keep you posted. Thank you for this information. I definitely needed to know my options and what I may need in the future if the pain remains. What type of surgeon would specialize...
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