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    pre-op knee

    Both of my knees were out-patient and I did just fine! I was so glad to go home. It might not be for everyone, but I wouldn't do it any other way!
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    Do I really need it?

    My first knee was done in late June and I was good to go by the time school started. You should be fine!
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    Glue vs staples

    Oops....So sorry! I meant "stitches" inside, not staples!! I really need to read what I type before I post! Sorry for the confusion.....
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    Glue vs staples

    I had glue with both my knees and thought it was great! Yes, there were stitches "inside," but I thought it was a plus that I could shower right away!
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    Do I really need it?

    I'm a para-educator in a middle school and like you, am on my feet all day. Yes, I had moments where I thought...."hmmm, it's not really so bad." Other times I couldn't stand the pain. Of course once I made the decision to have my knees done, they instantly felt better and I began to...
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    TKR Your suggestion elevated toilet seat, bedside commode or none?

    I found a raised toilet seat with hand-holds invaluable. I hadn't thought about it before, but read about it here. I almost didn't want to stop using it. I had enough "points" from Walgreens to get it almost free. When we remodeled our bathrooms later, we made sure to get the higher seats...
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    TKR Has it really been 4 years??

    It just dawned on me today that this week marks four years since my left TKR. The right one followed six weeks later. I guess I just thought of this today when I looked at the calendar. I no longer give my knees any thought unless I'm down on the floor trying to scrub the shower or tub. I can do...
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    What is too young? and why do they keep saying this?

    Absolutely get a second opinion...or third or fourth...however long it takes you to find someone who doesn't believe this! I was 55 and was told I had to wait 10 years. I cried the whole way home from the doctor's office. I could barely walk, could no longer take the hiking vacations to National...
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    RTKR Might Be Postponed Due To Steroid Shot?

    My back was really hurting after my TKR's and I was hoping to get an injection or dose-pak of prednisone. My back was hurting much worse than my knee! Unfortunately, I was told I would have to wait at least 6 weeks post-surgery.
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    TKR 3 wks TKR nausea

    I went to my doctor about two weeks after surgery. I was sure I had some sort of bug. Turns out I had no appetite from my meds and was hardly eating anything. That in turn, gave me an upset stomach. Once I started eating more, I was fine. Maybe just a piece of toast with your meds or some...
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    Is second guessing normal?

    So many of us here couldn't wait to have the surgery done. As soon as we made the decision and had a date.....miraculously our knees felt better and we thought maybe it wasn't so bad after all. I know for me, the week before surgery when I couldn't take my pain meds made me know for sure that I...
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    Thoughts on antibiotic??

    I just spoke with a nurse at the hospital who told me that the doctor has prescribed in the IV and that there is no need to take the amoxicillin my Ortho wants me to take. I feel better knowing that I'll have something. Thanks for everyone's input. Sent from my iPad using BoneSmart[emoji768]
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    Thoughts on antibiotic??

    I know the use of antibiotics prior to dental procedures is controversial. My dentist says I don't need them, but to do what my surgeon advises. Surgeon says yes. (There have been times I have forgotten and I've been fine). Next week I'm having two cysts removed from my back and since they are...
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    How bad did your knee get?

    If you feel you need to "suck it up" and the pain prevents you from enjoying life, I would say it's time. True, only you can decide, but you know it will not get better on its own....it will only get worse. What are you waiting for? You say you knee already affects your daily life, you are in...
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    Will TKR reduce valgus ?

    I hadn't even noticed my knees becoming bowed until a PT mentioned it to me after meniscus surgery. After that I was quite self-conscious about it. After my TKR's my legs are both very straight! Sent from my iPad using BoneSmart[emoji768]
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