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    TKR MikeinVA Recovery Thread

    A little over 6 weeks, the DR has now said no restriction's other that running and jumping. Knee is bending at 110 degrees. I still have quite a bit of swelling but making progress.
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    TKR MikeinVA Recovery Thread

    Still icing and elevating And honestly not pushing very hard at all. I’m doing PT twice a week, 30 minute sessions, and walking quite a bit. I do try to bend the knee almost to the point of pain quite a few times a day, thats really about it. I’ve gotten rid of the walker and moving...
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    TKR MikeinVA Recovery Thread

    First follow on appointment. Everything looks good so far. A little over 2 weeks in and have about 85 degrees of movement.
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    TKR MikeinVA Recovery Thread

    Not sure oilcan was my thought, more like chainsaw, just eliminate the problem.. Seriously, just another hurdle to jump and work through. We will get through it at some point.
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    TKR MikeinVA Recovery Thread

    Doing better, still have swelling, and a little pain when resting. Right now it seems the worst part of the day is the morning when getting out of bed. Very painful until I can get the stiffness worked out somewhat.
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    TKR MikeinVA Recovery Thread

    Not a good day today, a ton of swelling and pain. The pain pills are not doing anything. Just called the surgeon, so we are trying a new prescription. I know there will be good and bad days.
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    TKR MikeinVA Recovery Thread

    No problem on the title. Interesting experience so far. The nerve block has finally worn off, and a little swelling. I have little to no pain when sitting with the knee raised and iced. I’ve been getting up and walking a few minutes every hour or so, thats a little painful, the knee is...
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    TKR MikeinVA Recovery Thread

    The knee is done. Surgery at 7:30 this morning and released at 2:30. let the fun begin. :yahoo::good-bad:
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    TKR Left knee scheduled May 31

    My apprehension is not so much about the surgery, more on the recovery. We live in the country, with some livestock, large garden, etc…. I know recovery will take some time and this will put a lot of work on my wife for a little while that I usually do. Also wondering what post surgery will...
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    TKR Left knee scheduled May 31

    Thanks all. My Dr has explained things, I’ve watched a couple videos on the procedure, so I know pretty much what to expect. Still a little apprehensive, but will get through it.
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    TKR Left knee scheduled May 31

    Just got the call, will be going in on May 31 for the left knee TKR. Part of me is ready to get it done, another part is screaming are you crazy.
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    TKR New here

    Hello all, I’m in the process of being scheduled for the first of 2 TKRs. One issue is my lungs are not 100% as I was hospitalized for COVID pneumonia back in February. Any suggestions on how to deal with this complication?
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