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    TKR Mitten's LTKR in January, 2017

    Seven weeks since my new left knee! This week I realized that the tightness around my knee is essentially gone and I am walking without even thinking about my knee, most of the time. Sleeping pretty much through the night, although if I move too quickly to roll over, my knee reminds me to slow...
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    Confused

    Hello @Mylexigirl -- I had a LTKR on January 11 and was on 65 mg iron pre-op for two months before my surgery, and am continuing on it at my doctor's urging. Sent from my iPad using broken link removed: https://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=75543
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    TKR Mitten's LTKR in January, 2017

    Day two: Two sessions of PT today, walked with my walker to the hallway and back and did my exercises in the bed. Sat up to eat -- not much appetite, but very thirsty. Drinking more water means going to the bathroom more, but the hospital is set up for this. Made sure I have a safe, supportive...
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    TKR Mitten's LTKR in January, 2017

    Hello, all! Well, here I am. Brand new knee as of last Wednesday, 1/11.And here are my initial observations. Day of surgery: Don't remember much of anything from that day except the operating room was really cold and apparently there was more inflammation in my knee than previously expected...
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    My new knee!!!!

    Had LTKR yesterday morning. Surgery took longer than expected I'm told because of the amount of inflammation in the joint. Slept most of the day - and through the night - although I did have some mild PT yesterday evening (stood at the bedside and practiced getting into and out of bed.). I...
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    LTKR in January, 2017

    Thanks for the good wishes, Julie. Have to be at the hospital tomorrow at 5:45 am for surgery at 7:50 am. Then, I'm on my way to a healthier future. Sent from my iPad using broken link removed: https://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=75543
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    Last pre-op post!

    Well, I learned last fall that I needed a TKR for my left knee. Since then, I've done pre-hab, lost some weight, tried to pretend that I could cancel the surgery and finally realized that I was spending waaaay too much time planning my life around my knee limitations rather than getting out and...
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    Joining

    Hi, @bridget60! Having my LTKR on Wednesday, 1/11. Spend some time on this site and you'll find most of your questions answered...and the folks online have really helped me get comfortable with my decision to go ahead with the surgery. Welcome aboard, Viki! Sent from my iPad using broken...
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    Lack of energy

    Wow! I thought I was the only one experiencing this pre-op energy drain! I'm scheduled for my LTKR on January 11 and for the past two weeks, I've pretty much been like a zombie. Can't get comfortable at night so I'm sleeping poorly and waking up after 3 or 4 hours and unable to get back to...
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    How bad did your knee get?

    Like everyone else, I replay over and over my decision to have my LTKR done next month, and some days, I can almost talk myself out of the surgery. But then I remember what my surgeon told me as I was trying to make the decision: Right now, while my overall health is fine, my knee is the...
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    2017 January Jackpots - Are you having knee surgery in January?

    Hi, all -- my LTKR is scheduled for January 11. I am so glad I discovered BoneSmart to answer all my questions and help me prepare for my new life after surgery! Sent from my iPad using broken link removed: https://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=75543
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    New knee about to happen!

    Hi, @RMasano - I just wanted to stop by and say "hi" as our experience and concerns sound very similar! My LTKR is scheduled for January 11 and I'm going through all the same thoughts as you...even the stuff about the snow (I live in Michigan.) But, after going through meniscus surgery...
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    Newbie with questions

    I've had a Baker's Cyst since I injured my knee years ago and had a partial meniscus repair. It doesn't bother me for weeks, then suddenly it will be very inflamed, then it drains and my knee and ankle get very swollen. I am very hopeful that my LTKR in January relieves the problem, but my OS...
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    Saw my OS today

    @Dena62 My LTKR is scheduled for January and I'm finding the BoneSmart and PeerWell websites to be very helpful in preparing for the surgery, especially the guided meditations that address all the issues you're talking about. It took me quite a while to decide on this surgery, but I am tired...
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    Timeframe from being told you need KR to surgery?

    In September, 2015 I was told that the only thing that would help my bone on bone arthritic knee was a TKR, but my OS was willing to try all the typical alternatives: cortisone shots, Supartz injections, physical therapy, orthotics, with follow up in one year or whenever I felt it appropriate...
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