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    Bilateral TKR Progressing ....

    @lu...Sounds like you are doing great! I used the cpm machine in the hospital and asked to bring it home but they said no....as far as work goes, I'm an rn/lactation consultant. I usually see about 10-12 patients per day, so I'm not really sure how everything is going to go with that. So best...
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    Bilateral TKR Progressing ....

    @lu...I'm not using a walker or cane but I do walk pretty slow. I'm at about 110 and 105 on flexion and about the same on extension. At this point I am ready to be back to normal and I am not. I'm very impatient. Supposed to go back to work on the 25th and right now there is no way I can do...
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    Bilateral TKR Progressing ....

    Thanks Tim, Unfortunately, I'm a nurse and am well aware of what goes on during surgery...that being said, I think the whole health care provider thing makes me a very impatient patient. I am an overachiever along with having a very competitive spirit. By the book, I totally understand the...
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    Bilateral TKR Progressing ....

    Still having lots of stiffness...3.5 weeks out. Walking unassisted but slow, between 110 and 120 on flexion depending on time of day but any suggestions on decreasing stiffness?
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    Bilateral TKR Progressing ....

    Well first doctor check post btkr...all is well...went walking in with my cane. All my doc said was to remind me it is a marathon not a sprint. Came away pretty pleased!
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    Bilateral TKR Progressing ....

    Day 6...lots of stiffness, not much pain. When can I expect the swelling to diminish and in turn less stiffness? I am walking well, with and without walker! Just want the swelling and stiffness to go away!
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    Bilateral TKR Progressing ....

    Thanks!
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    Bilateral TKR Progressing ....

    Well I'm doing great now at 96+ hours since the btkr surgery. I have minimal pain, some stiffness and a very anxious husband. When you are a nurse, and always in control of healthcare situations it is really difficult to be the patient! A huge "weird" blessing that has come from all of...
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    Bilateral TKR Progressing ....

    Had surgery on Friday... Pain is very manageable. Stiffness is the worst. I think I'm doing well with PT. Walked down the hall to nurses station yesterday and did the stairs...planning to go home today!!
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    2 new knees ...July 11

    Just 2weeks away from 2 new knees. I have been biking on my new recumbent bike, doing water aerobics and training some with arm weights to improve my quads, arms and core. Getting ready to use those new knees! Tennis courts are calling!
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    2 new knees ...July 11

    Thanks so much for the encouragement! I am really excited to have the surgery. Sent from my LG-E980 using Tapatalk
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    2 new knees ...July 11

    Thanks, how are you doing now? Sent from my LG-E980 using Tapatalk
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    2 new knees ...July 11

    Excited...can't wait to walk without a wobble!
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