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    Bilateral TKR Out with the old in with the new knees on 11/8/17

    Hi, Guinness. I had BTKR in November also. My right knee on the 8th and my left on the 10th. I officially went back to work at my regular job on February 5th but had been doing a bit of work at my part-time job for weeks as it is a family business which allowed me to work around knee issues...
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    TKR SpaceGirl - Blasting off to new knees (staged)

    So happy that you are doing so well. Isn't it amazing how we can now go back to the things we loved doing but were unable to because of the knee pain being such a big influence on our quality of life? Have you scheduled your second surgery yet? I am presently working with a friend in setting...
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    TKR Poetry Chef's Epic Recovery

    Hello, everyone. Just a short update and a so sorry to have been mia for so long. I am now going into my 13th week post op BTKR (staged for the folks here as I had two separate surgeries in one week). When people say this recovery is a marathon I'd like to add that it surely is. So much has...
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    Bilateral TKR Post Op recovery day #6

    Ditto Roy and Susie Shoes. I am 13 weeks out of BTKR. The first few weeks are going to be rough and then better after that. I found that exercise made things so much worse. Please ice, elevate, meds on time and let your body heal. Just bathroom trips and gentle movements are enough. Your...
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    TKR SpaceGirl - Blasting off to new knees (staged)

    Seems like you have made the big decision on the next surgery. Glad to hear that you are doing so well, feeling good at 90% is fantastic. Really happy for you. :loveshwr:
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    TKR Back to square one?<

    Emmysmom, I am so terribly sorry to hear about your fall. I do hope this resolves itself soon.
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    TKR Poetry Chef's Epic Recovery

    @SpaceGirl, I will return the last week of January at twelve weeks. Boy, this has been an epic recovery for sure. Bilateral is a bit slower recovery from what I understand. My left knee has been my problem child and my rom is not where I want it to be but I am just being patient and thankful...
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    Bilateral TKR 2 new knees !!!

    Yaaay for two new knees! I am 6 weeks out from mine and beginning to step back into my old world. Happy Christmas to you!
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    TKR Poetry Chef's Epic Recovery

    @Jockette, yes, I liked it very much.
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    Pre-Cert Denial

    Sorry, I was passing on information that was very helpful for me as it did not require exercise on my part. I do certainly hope the insurance situation can be turned to favor the surgery you need.
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    Pre-Cert Denial

    Please research Dr John McDougall, specifically The Starch Solution. I attended his program and was completely amazed at the transformation in my body. I lost 40 pounds in five months and it was nearly effortless. Basically, no animal products or added oils, whole and unprocessed foods. Clean...
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    First Time Surgery

    One of my in home physical therapists said if you talk to ten different therapists you will get ten different points of view. Moving our new knees is important and it is equally important to listen to our own bodies. Just today my therapist said I am doing excellent and I am nearing my 6th week...
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    Friday is the day

    Wishing you well in your upcoming surgery.
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    Don’t think I’m ready for this!

    Hi, Gettysburg. Reading all this information can be mind boggling. I read in the pre-op forums for hours going into my surgeries. Your knees will let you know when it's time. That is what I was told anyway but our bodies are amazing in what we are able to adapt to and tolerate. The truth in my...
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    TKR Poetry Chef's Epic Recovery

    Week 6 Post-Surgery Update: This week moves me into my sixth week of healing. I continue to decrease the amount of pain meds that are required to see me through these days. I take one each of the long acting and instant release narcotic at bed time. I have yet to return to my own bed finding my...
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