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TKR Luv2Sew's Post Op Experiences
Question: does anyone have or has anyone experienced tightness along the inner lower leg (inner ankle up about 3-4 inches) on the surgical side post surgery? I constantly have this tightness and I feel that it is hindering my mobility. It's stiff in that area so I find it had to walk without...- luv2sew
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Knee Scars - Post Your Badges of Honor Here! NO CHIT-CHAT please
9 days post op (bandage change) Right TKR 5/4/2016- luv2sew
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Luv2Sew's Post Op Experiences
@newlybionic -- thank you for advice. I think what I've found most frustrating is that all the providers from day 1 have had different recommendations (surgeon, nursing staff, PT). Hard to determine what is "right" and what is "wrong." So I've adopted the, "If it hurts, I'm not doing it...- luv2sew
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Luv2Sew's Post Op Experiences
@bottomshollow -- thank you I survived PT today. Still hard work getting the leg up on raises. Heel slides got to 87 degrees (I was incorrect stating 115 degrees previously). Heel slides from sitting position went to 92 degrees. Back on CPM now. Will be moving CPM flex up incrementally...- luv2sew
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Luv2Sew's Post Op Experiences
Starting a running note on post op - other was called 4 days post op. My RTKR was 5/4/2016. I am now 9'days post op. Still in pain meds, ice, rest, elevation and PT exercises. Let's talk about PT. I'm doing (attempting) the usual exercises. I can do quad squeezes, heel (wind-shield wiper)...- luv2sew
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Luv2Sew's Post Op Experiences
Had RTKR on Wednesday, May 4th. Got home yesterday morning and took a nap. The pain block wore off and my leg feels swollen and stiff. Have PT in home today. Trying to find comfortable way to sleep (and use restroom-- sigh). Looking forward to moving past pain. Any suggestions or words of...- luv2sew
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2016 May Marvels - Are you having knee surgery in May?
@Dawni -- That's thinking ahead! Is it the voice of experience? Spoke with Pre-Op nurse interviewer this morning. Have my TKR class and pre-op appointment on April 25 in the morning.- luv2sew
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
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2016 May Marvels - Are you having knee surgery in May?
May 4 - total knee replacement -- right knee -- first time All "veterans" or those who know folks who've had replacement say it's totally worth it...- luv2sew
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area