Recent content by lovetocookandsew
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TKR The right knee this time
@NimbleKnee Welcome back and congratulations on another brand new baby knee! Now that you have a matched set, after recovery you'll be ready to take back your life. Your attitude is great and I hope your recovery continues as it has begun. Please keep us updated.- lovetocookandsew
- Post #7
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Last minute jitters
I remember those jitters. Surgery is always nerve-wracking, especially when we've been through it before, know what's coming, plus have to deal with procedure changes. Just make sure the meds are handling your pain before you let them discharge you. I was also surprised when I heard they turned...- lovetocookandsew
- Post #3
- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
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THR 19 Months Out - Adhesions in Hip Joint?
I'm glad you're okay, Jamie. I know how scary it is to almost fall, and how thankful we are when we are close enough to grab something (or someone) to keep us upright. I also know how painful, frightening and awful it is to have the opposite happen, and I'm so glad you were able to catch...- lovetocookandsew
- Post #296
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR A New Day
Hearing you need surgery is always a shock to the system. Hearing you need a revision is another shock. It often takes some time to process the info, and make a decision. I also had a loose implant-the cement had failed, so I had the needed revision. My knee hurt a lot before the revision...- lovetocookandsew
- Post #154
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Knee Infection* Revision #3 Journey
I'm sorry you fell again. I know how painful a fall can be, and how emotionally scary and devastating it is to think that it may happen again. My first thought is to always carry your phone with you. You can carry it in a sling bag, purse, neck bag, pocket....whatever works best for you. I take...- lovetocookandsew
- Post #715
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR A New Day
I'm sorry you're having issues and need a revision. I ended up with a revision for what also turned out to be a loose implant. The doctor wasn't expecting that as there were no indications it was loose, other than a lot of pain. But when he went to start removing the old implant, before he did...- lovetocookandsew
- Post #151
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Knee Infection* Revision #3 Journey
I'm glad to read your update. What an awful way to learn to take your phone everywhere, but I'm glad the only thing harmed was your dignity, although that's no fun either. I also learned the hard way to take my phone everywhere, although nothing near what you went through. Even now, I take my...- lovetocookandsew
- Post #706
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR 8 week post op
Also, please keep us updated on your recovery, and feel free to ask any questions. We're here to help and want you to have as easy a recovery as possible. Stairs were hard for me also; thankfully I didn't have more than the entry steps into the house to deal with. But, over time, they should...- lovetocookandsew
- Post #2
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR I'm Going to Be 100% Honest About This
I totally understand your struggle. I'm unable to take any kind of narcotic pain meds, so my only pain relief came from icing as much, and as long as, possible. If you do it right, icing is an amazing pain reliever. I iced during the day, taking breaks to walk around, plus I iced non-stop all...- lovetocookandsew
- Post #10
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR One week out
Definitely! I make a list, add all the pictures that I've copied and trimmed, then pasted, then print the list. It doesn't work to make a list for his phone, unless it's an item we always buy, as he needs a large enough picture to see it.- lovetocookandsew
- Post #7
- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
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TKR One week out
I totally understand what you're going through. I've always been a SAH mom and wife, and my husband has always worked outside the home, until he retired, plus he has always done the big maintenance and outside chores, and similar. In retirement, he's learned a new set of skills, including taking...- lovetocookandsew
- Post #4
- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
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Knee Infection* First Revision After Sepsis
Ouch! Just wanted to check-in and see how you're doing. I'm glad things seem to be settling back down, other than the recent reaction, and I hope things just get better and better. I also wanted to say that hopefully your leg looks better over time as you heal-4 surgeries in the same spot can...- lovetocookandsew
- Post #12
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR My new knee
I lost weight for a while after surgery a couple of times due to little, or no, appetite. But, not 2 1/2 months later, unless I was trying. My suggestion is to err on the side of caution and check with your doctor; it doesn't hurt to have things checked to be safe and certain.- lovetocookandsew
- Post #310
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR First Goal After Serious TKR Complication
This is totally unscientific and just my humble opinion, but I've wondered if the metal and plastic implants get cold, and stay cold, in winter. It makes total sense to me, even if I'm crazy.....lol. Being in California, we don't get the deep cold weather many states do, but when we travel to...- lovetocookandsew
- Post #57
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Pain in back of knee
At day 10, you're barely into recovery. On average, full recovery takes a year, and you're only at 10 days. Your knee has been through a lot, between the issue that meant you needed a TKR, and the TKR itself. It needs time to recover from the torture that is a knee replacement, and trying to...- lovetocookandsew
- Post #5
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
