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    TKR 3 Months TKR, new PT

    Thanks for the info. I feel like I am a whinner all the time, and I know it could always be a lot worse. So in convenient, takes forever to put boot on and the boot is starting to fall apart already. I see Doctor tomorrow and will know more. If this doesn't work I will need surgery, drat!
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    TKR 3 Months TKR, new PT

    Hi, well I have been limping around for three weeks now with my fractured metatarsal with the "boot". It is hard to walk well with it. I am noticing my surgery knee is feeling stiff and I get like electric shocks in it. Also my left hip is sore. I try not to walk much, but I just did a 3 week...
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    TKR 3 Months TKR, new PT

    Well, I was doing really well with my first puppy sitting in months. My new knee is doing really well and I feel strong. But, I stubbed my toe on my other foot and fractured my metatarsal and I am wearing a "boot". Makes me walk funny, even trying to balance my legs. I am so afraid I am going to...
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    TKR 3 Months TKR, new PT

    I left my PT after 3 visits, was tired of being bullied by the therapist trying to make me do things that hurt. My new therapists are great, they listen to me and let me decide how much I want to do, I find I do more when I am in control. If you are not happy with your PT, GET OUT. I am doing...
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    TKR 3 Months TKR, new PT

    I have an appointment with my Doctors PT group on Tuesday, I will keep you posted.
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    TKR 3 Months TKR, new PT

    Thanks to everyone for the support. It is hard to know what to do when you have never done this before. It is all so alien, the pain, the stiffness all the rules.
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    TKR 3 Months TKR, new PT

    I started my outpatient PT and I am hurting where I haven't hurt for ever. My hip, sciatica and my other knee and my surgical leg is feeling numb. I feel like they pushed me to far, and I stood up and said no, but they would keep pushing. Needless to say, I am going to a different PT. All my...
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    TKR 3 Months TKR, new PT

    Great advice, really needed that. I do always expect more of myself and I do tend to be a bit impatient.
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    TKR 3 Months TKR, new PT

    It has been 8 weeks and my knee still is swollen. I use ice all the time and elevate. I am starting to get depressed since I haven't been out into the real world for 2 months. When I try to do something, the knee swells.
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    TKR 3 Months TKR, new PT

    Had surgery January 5 and I am recovering well, just can't sleep. I am tired all day but when I go to bed I am wide awake. Does anything help?
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    TKR 3 Months TKR, new PT

    Should have done it years ago, but I was terrified. Finally had to do it, couldn't get off toilet.
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