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    PKR tarajenni's PKR Recovery

    @tarajenni I’m 13 weeks post op LPKR! We had our pkr’s the same day, Aug 8th. I can’t imagine going thru that again so soon! I took 10 weeks off work and was really glad I could! Really had time to regenerate after 14 yrs on this job! My extension and rom are almost perfect and no limping! Back...
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    PKR tarajenni's PKR Recovery

    @tarajenni, sounds like you are doing great! I had one PT session and did not go back! So painful and swelling increased. Seemed to put me back a few days! I had issues taking pain meds too. Tramadol seems to work best for me! I’m pretty much off pain meds now though! I also had PKR on 8/8...
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    PKR mngirl's recovery thread

    Need some advice! I’m 6 days post op! PKR and the pain Med prescribed makes me nauseous to the point of throwing up! I started taking it every 9 hrs or so and my pain levels are 7-9 all the time! Just had a good 15 min cry! Also had PT yesterday and today cannot bend my knee at all! I’m not...
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    PKR mngirl's recovery thread

    @ Roy Gardiner~ that’s great advice and a better way of dealing with this temporary pain! I had a partial surgery yesterday and the fear of just putting full weight on is my problem! But I’m not going to hobble like before! Lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    PKR mngirl's recovery thread

    Day 1 post partial knee replacement! Into surgery area at 12:30 PM yesterday and into a room by 3PM! Femoral block about wore off! Up and used commode 3 xs last pm! 6am used the restroom! Morphine drip, Toradol and acetaminophen for pain. Ice and elevated leg with pillow! Pain at 5-6. Now...
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    Bilateral TKR for me in November

    Two more sleeps til my surgery! Spent the weekend cleaning house and getting my bathroom equipment ready! Going over bills and insurance/work leave requests! TV in bedroom! Recliner setup on porch, books, Lots of pillows and the lounge dr! Need to make a supply run after work today! Ice...
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    Lounge Doctor wedge sizing

    @InkedMarie I ordered a small lounge Dr! I’m 5’3 and isperfevt size! I have had it about 2 weeks and my LTKR is 8/8. I have been using it to elevate pre-surgery! I will never stop using it! [emoji173]️ it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Hello all

    I too have those times with good days and wonder if I’m doing the right thing! Went Kayaking wed after work with a friend and have no doubts now! Can barely walk again! I find I can’t do the things I use to do! So it’s time! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    12 hours and counting! BTKR

    @Celle-where are the post surgery posts? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Lounge Doctor wedge sizing

    I got mine last week! I’m scheduled for LTKR on 8/8! I’ve been using mine since I got it! I’m 5’4” and ordered a size Sm! It fits perfectly on the couch and bed! I think it’s the perfect size for me! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    12 hours and counting! BTKR

    @2@atime Good Luck! Hope all goes well for you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    What are you really looking forward to post-op?

    Anyone have Horseback riding to get back to? I rode once this Spring and could barely walk for three weeks! I have missed some great Spring/Summer riding!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Second thoughts?

    @beachy, I agree with LauraKate! The pain, and knee grinding, popping, locking are what has me looking forward to getting this over with and getting back to pontooning, horseback riding, doing things with my Grandchildren again! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Looking for advice.

    @tarajenni, not really nervous yet! Just been busy with work and preparing for post surgery! I got some ideas on here on meal prepping, anticipating help for the first few days, taking care of insurance/work issues and trying to keep positive and excited for recovery! Also started the post op...
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    Looking for advice.

    @tarajenni, Advanced Medial compartmental Osteoarthritis is my diagnosis! Been doing injection for a couple years and they just stopped working! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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