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    TKR Blondie 58's recovery thread

    Such great and honest information. I truly appreciate all of you!!! Happy Canada Day!!
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    TKR Blondie 58's recovery thread

    This may seem like an odd question but what actually makes the inflammation go away or go down ?
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    TKR Blondie 58's recovery thread

    Thanks everyone for your support. Trying the band exercises right now. Just to clarify do you mean pull your leg up with the band as if you're putting on a pair of pants laying down?
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    TKR Blondie 58's recovery thread

    ....15 - 20 minutes walk. I guess my discouragement is not in getting around (because I do that with ease) it with the inflammation and bend of the knee. Love reading all the posts coming in. It is great therapy! Blessings and smiles
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    TKR Blondie 58's recovery thread

    @Heyblondie58 Hey Sue. Thanks for checking in on me :) It has been a very busy month with a few ups and lots of downs (relative funeral) so I was not on my computer much and not doing my exercises as religiously as I should have. Getting a bit discouraged but my physiotherapist indicates I...
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    TKR Blondie 58's recovery thread

    Take care Sue Heyblondie58 and thanks for sharing. You just never know what is happening in a person's life and you are handling it all so well - I am in awe. Can I ask you and any others on this tread as to what meds they are on or what regiment that is working for them? I am 3 1/2 weeks...
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    TKR Newbie :-)

    Thanks ladies and welcome little lady 58! I guess we're all in the same boat when it comes to our sleep or not sleeping. :bored:I can tell you right now if my left knee goes I will never, never do this again. Lol My surgeon said everyone says that at my stage and then 6 months down the road...
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    TKR Newbie :-)

    Question for all you ladies: how is everyone sleeping at night? I start off with elevation and icing and fall asleep for about an hour and a half, then I get rid of all the pillows and turn to my side with a pillow under my knee and sleep that way for probably another hour and a half,then...
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    TKR Newbie :-)

    I don't know about twiddling our thumbs :bored:but at least moving our toes, bending our knees, and icing all together would be fun! :giggle:
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    TKR Newbie :-)

    Good luck Kansas teacher I'm cheering for you! :yahoo: As heyblondie58 has indicated the days can be long and exhausting but I truly believe we will all be back on our feet very soon living fantastic lives.:cheers2: Big smiles Brenda
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    TKR Blondie 58's recovery thread

    Thanks so much Sue. I love that you joined in as I can learn from your experiences also! Yes you had a tough go of it girl. Glad you have such a positive attitude. You will be my inspiration from now on. also your name made me smile because I've been called blondie all my life.:type: smiles...
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    TKR Newbie :-)

    :flwrysmile: Thank you Ski Girl. Appreciate your honesty and support. We are so alike! I have watched all the Downton Abbey series to date and seen as many Jane Austin's as possible LOL...I can knit but just straight knitting - so very long scarves to donate (which is a wonderful idea). I...
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    TKR Newbie :-)

    Yes I have been icing and elevating a lot during the day and that feels so good. I can tell this procedure has helped with the swelling. I also started on Friday, taking Aleve twice a day to reduce the inflammation. I completed physio twice a day when I was in the hospital right after surgery...
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    TKR Newbie :-)

    thank you so much. your words are very encouraging and uplifting. will take the advice I received from both of you and keep moving forward. Smiles :-)
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    TKR Newbie :-)

    it has been three weeks to the day since my total knee replacement and I am getting a wee bit discouraged. some of the swelling has gone down but I am still in a lot of pain and need my tylenol 3 with codeine still. I'm getting movement (ROM 72/12 ) but I thought, because I'm a quick healer...
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