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    PKR PKR Part Deux: now I’ve got a matching set!<

    I’m sorry you’ve had that experience, @Wren ! That sounds absolutely miserable and debilitating! Thanks for letting me know! It was so hard to find anyone who’d had this combo of procedures before my surgery...it would’ve been really nice to be able to get more actual patient experiences before...
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    PKR PKR Part Deux: now I’ve got a matching set!<

    Hi all, It’s been awhile, but I’m happy to say that I’m 5 weeks out from surgery and things are going great! The allergic reaction cleared up no problem, and I was completely off pain meds (aside from aspirin, to prevent clots) by 3 weeks. I ice once to twice daily and am taking it very easy...
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    PKR PKR Part Deux: now I’ve got a matching set!<

    Hi @Jockette ! The marker is so we could compare where all the redness/swelling was initially and see if it was spreading or shrinking. It did make kind of a cool looking map! No need for the title change now I think...we’ll see what happens in the next few hours. Such a bizarre thing! How’s...
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    PKR PKR Part Deux: now I’ve got a matching set!<

    Well, maybe I spoke too soon. Things were going great until 36 hours ago, when I noticed the back of my calf was numb. My doctor recommended a trip to the ER, so off we went. The dr there thought the big cotton dressing (which was a change from last time), was too tight, so we removed it and the...
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    PKR PKR Part Deux: now I’ve got a matching set!<

    Day 2 post-op of this recovery is just so different from the right side’s recovery! There’s less pain, less brain fog, and I can actually fall asleep despite having to be in the locked elevated brace. I’m also having an easier time getting up and moving around too. I’m not sure what’s...
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    PKR PKR Part Deux: now I’ve got a matching set!<

    Hello bonesmarties! I just had the left knee done yesterday and was surprised by what a different experience it’s been, but all is going well so far! I had a spinal and sedation again, and that worked great, but the spinal began wearing off very quickly once I hit recovery. They’ve been great...
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    PKR PKR Part Deux: now I’ve got a matching set!<

    Hi @Celle, surgery is November 14, and will be a patellofemoral PKR, tibial tubercle osteotomy, and lateral release. My doctor said not to worry about the squeaking for now. We’ll see! And I’ll keep you guys posted on how things go with the left knee! Thanks as always!
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    PKR PKR Part Deux: now I’ve got a matching set!<

    Thanks @NavyGunns! That makes sense to me! And @Jockette, surgery is this coming Wednesday (I worded my last post badly). A new question for you all though! Yesterday I was attacked by a large dog at work and thankfully my new knee got me out of the way sooooo much more quickly than I could’ve...
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    PKR PKR Part Deux: now I’ve got a matching set!<

    Hello bonesmarties! I’m a week out from surgery on my left knee and have started noticing a new noise in my right. When I squat to 90 degrees or beyond, there’s a cracking sound on the medial part of my knee. During the squat it’s a little tender over the fascia that they cut during surgery and...
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    PKR PKR Part Deux: now I’ve got a matching set!<

    Hey everyone! I thought I’d give an update since I’m officially back to work and 18 weeks out from surgery (and 7 weeks before surgery #2). Things are going great! I just hit 126 degrees flexion and 0 degrees extension and my right leg is already soooo much stronger and much more comfortable...
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    PKR PKR Part Deux: now I’ve got a matching set!<

    Haha @SusieShoes! You’re right! I’ve got to keep letting my knee express itself, and it has sooooo many emotions. Our relationship has had its ups and downs, but I feel like we’re gonna stick it out. :heehee: I do tell it that it’s doing a really good job and that I love it a few times a day. It...
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    PKR Problems with knee flex at 4 weeks only 65 degrees

    Don’t stress about the flexion! At 4 weeks I was right where you are. It took me until week 10 or so to even get close to 90 and I’m at 120 now. My PT kept exercises minimal and very gentle and just today we were talking about how much that really paid off for me. Slow and steady wins the race...
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    PKR PKR Part Deux: now I’ve got a matching set!<

    Hi all! I’m at 14 weeks on the nose and there’s definitely been a real change for the positive in the last week or two. I’m up to 120 degrees flexion and can tolerate more and more time up and about during the day. I went away with my family for a weekend and was even able to sit on my paddle...
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    PKR PKR Part Deux: now I’ve got a matching set!<

    Thanks @Eeek and @HoneyB! I will look at those! I also found rejuvahealth.com, which has some nice options too, though a bit pricey. I have really skinny ankles, so it’s tough to find measurements that should fit properly, but I’m thinking of it as a “fun” project. :loll:
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    PKR PKR Part Deux: now I’ve got a matching set!<

    @HoneyB That sounds so frustrating! I’m sorry you’re going through it! This recovery is so long in ways I never expected and I’m hopeful I can get some energy to be focused all day. I’ve gotten so used to my quiet, slow mornings at home, it’ll be a rude awakening to try to be back in the thick...
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