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    TKR Miserable and still limping

    All my physio has been online and my last session was only a couple of days after I fell. As two of you have kindly replied saying I should get my knee looked at, that’s the green light for me to call my GP in the morning.
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    TKR Miserable and still limping

    I had my LTKR in August, recovery was going pretty well with only a few setbacks but then early December I was enjoying a wonderful walk when I slipped and fell really heavily on my right hip, my left knee wasn’t fallen on however it felt jolted and I required help to return to the car. Due to...
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    TKR Miserable and still limping

    they say pride comes before a fall. I was doing so well but boy have I fallen into a pit of despair. Two weeks ago I was cycling and continued to feel upbeat, but then about a week ago my mood started to slide, I’m now a hysterical mess and my knee has joined in. Swollen, but not all over...
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    TKR Miserable and still limping

    I’m 8 weeks and 3 days. No pain relief Managed to walk around the block for the second time and didn’t need to sit down half way. Occasional use of ice but only if I’ve been on my feet a lot. Had my post surgery 6 weeks review last week and my surgeon was very happy with my progress (& my scar)
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    TKR My TKR Journey

    Bless you, I’m further ahead than you and on my second TKR, I’m so glad I found Bonesmart as I’ve followed the advice and am doing fine. Take it easy and keep reading the forum, it works x
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    TKR Miserable and still limping

    How is everyone doing? I’m now 4 weeks and 2 days post surgery. Mostly managing well, as little by as I do chores little and often. Still icing and elevating but minimal pain relief, just Paracetamol now. Went out for dinner last night, sisters 70th, I could have done without it. After an hour...
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    TKR Miserable and still limping

    Ice is still my best friend, have my first PT session next week - via Zoom so at least I know my knee is safe from any overly zealous therapist. Knee still very swollen, I struggled to get comfortable in the recliner so mostly lie on a sofa with cushions propping my knee up. Pain levels mostly...
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    TKR Tkr 8/23 feeling nervous

    Oh WELL I spoke too soon, have felt absolutely wiped out, almost constantly in pain and icing every hour. Fortunately I slept mostly all night, so a bit more human today. Family stress isn’t helping
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    TKR Tkr 8/23 feeling nervous

    Good luck, for minimal pain. I’m doing great, my only concern is my shin area is super itchy Only using one stick now and doing more around the house, I know if I’ve overdone things as then incision burns and throbs so trying not to make that mistake too often. I get up late 9.30-10. Potter...
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    TKR Miserable and still limping

    Day 6 Still can’t believe how different this has been. I’m now getting about with one crutch. Elevating and ice regularly. Pain is minimal, bruising is phenomenal I don’t push exercise too much ( after reading all the bonesmart advice) just potter around, my bend is improving everyday. I...
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    TKR Miserable and still limping

    Surgery yesterday went well. Epidural was great although felt strange. It was bliss to be totally pain free for a few hours as Ive been struggling for a while. This forum is so helpful so pleased I found it. I didn’t sleep last night, just clock watched so have dozed on and off all day. I can...
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    TKR Tkr 8/23 feeling nervous

    Just checked my records and it was 4 years ago not 3 April 2017 and despite the long recovery I’m thrilled with it, no pain
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    TKR Tkr 8/23 feeling nervous

    I’m 10 days ahead of you, having my left TKR this Friday and like you am getting anxiety, this is my second replacement as had my right done 3 years ago. My surgeon told me it’s like childbirth, as time goes on you forget how bad it was. Ice was the best thing if I remember (and chocolate) I’m...
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    2021 August Hotshots - Are you having knee surgery in August?

    Having my SURGERY on Friday 13th. Left TKR Had my right knee done 4 years ago.
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