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TKR MrsHawk
My surgery was Oct 12th, I'm not home yet. I went to post acute care after two days in the hospital. I could not successfully go to the bathroom by myself. I can now, hopefully I'll go home this week. Sleeping at night is a struggle to find a comfortable position. I often add pillows, take away...- MrsHawk
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Bilateral TKR Hard night
Congratulations on your surgery! Welcome to the other side.- MrsHawk
- Post #119
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TKR MrsHawk
Today I had a break from P.T, so I took advantage to really concentrate on ice And elevate and rest! I did a few foot slides when I sat at the side of the bed. Tried to raise my legs a little higher.. I feel good and have not needed any extra pain meds... oh yeah! I can see my ankles again...- MrsHawk
- Post #21
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TKR MrsHawk
Well folks, I'm ready to go home from this rehab center!.... ready to blow this joint...lol. yesterday's P.T., I walked from therapy to my room! On my walker...of course, but I did it. The distance totally covers from my driveway to my front door and onto my bedroom! My fingers are crossed...- MrsHawk
- Post #18
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR MrsHawk
To day is day 7 post op! Im taking my drumroll..... I can go to and from the bathroom alone on the walker!I m one task closer to going home!- MrsHawk
- Post #15
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TKR MrsHawk
If the physical therapy is right... my thigh muscles are in total hibernation! I can barely lift either leg . The therapist says it's difficult due to the surgical incisions to replace the knee... another morning of therapy....im exhausted and resting... so far I don't have any of the bruising...- MrsHawk
- Post #12
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TKR MrsHawk
Omg! Thank you so much, Roy Gardner. My legs and feet are so swollen and sooo tight. I got thru passive after awhile, I did very little on my own... but I walked a lot further on my walker... I'm practicing the walking mechanics every time I go potty. Thank you again.- MrsHawk
- Post #10
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TKR MrsHawk
Congratulations on getting your staples out! Big milestone... today I had my first day of the bike pedals...ooigghhh! My legs are sooo swollen, I was frustrated. The passive I finally adjusted my mind, and then it was MY turn... I could only do 5 min.... I rest and walked as far as I could with...- MrsHawk
- Post #8
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TKR MrsHawk
Thank you, iloved3!... this is truly an adventure. The hospital moved,me to a rehab acute care facility. I'm thankful, I can get assistance along with my physical therapy. Today I feel a little restless... so I sat up on the side of my bed. Used my walker to get to the restroom.- MrsHawk
- Post #6
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TKR MrsHawk
Hello one and all! Today. This morning I feel ok.... I received my pain meds timely and slept thru the night! The hospital moved me to a rehab center for the rest of this week.... my feet are swollen, and it seems some swelling is going out of my thighs. I stood today on 3! My small...- MrsHawk
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A few weeks til surgery....
Hello one all! Im thru surgery and now in recovery stage... day after, I'm feeling ok,really sore and a little stiff. I'm unable to get up..for some reason my blood pressure is too low, I get dizzy. They're really good about checking on me and providing meds timely. I'll check in and update...- MrsHawk
- Post #23
- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
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A few weeks til surgery....
It is the EVE of my bilateral knee replacement.... I'm excited to get the surgery over.... I'm anxious about the unknown pain I'll experience. I've done everything I can think of to prepare my home and husband.... here I go..literally BOTH knees in.... I'll post again, I don't know when.. .- MrsHawk
- Post #17
- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
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Having TKR October 12th 2017
Runnergirl... we have the same surgery date... my doctor will do the spinal, I've never had it. I too am having a bit of anxiety. My best wishes for you and your recovery.- MrsHawk
- Post #6
- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
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A few weeks til surgery....
With both knees, how long was your hospital stay. Were you really able to walk to and from the bathroom alone on the walker once at home? What type of equipment did they send you home with, i.e., ice machine? The other one that gently bends the knee for you? I can't remember the name..- MrsHawk
- Post #16
- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area