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    Opinion on femoral nerve block

    You ask a good question about needing a catheter if you have a femoral block. I had the block and got a catheter for a day or so. Unfortunately, I came home with a UTI, with symptoms starting on a Fri. night. Good luck getting meds soon enough! I spent a miserable 3/4 days trucking back and...
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    What to take to hospital for surgery

    I took a laptop, my droid, and several books (never opened them). I was so in and out of it, I could barely log on to the internet. The pain meds keep you in a twilight zone. It was hard to keep them charged as the outlets were too far away. I'm getting my second TKR in a week and will only...
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    Questions about post op and dogs

    This is an interesting and relevant question--pets and new knees. My 17 lb cat has learned to avoid my knee but it's taken time. In the beginning, he wanted to lick the leg and would try to curl up next to it. Healing? Protection? He is very focused my husband and myself so I think a little...
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    TKR scheduled for June 18th and getting cold feet...

    Hi Karen, When you say you are compensating, that raises a red flag to me. I am a master at compensation and recruiting every every available muscle to function, at a fairly high level inc. skiing. I finally had my left knee replaced on 3/13 and have the other scheduled for 5/8. Rehab is...
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    May Marvelettes 2012 - Are you having knee surgery in May?

    Hi Piglet, Actually, my knee is going very well. I have PT 3 days a week for nearly 3 hrs. My PT tech is a friend and knows how much I want to return to my active life (specifically ride my horse) as well as get the first leg ready to become the "good" one when I have the next TKR in May...
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    TKR #2 in the Works

    I'm with you on the second go round. I had my first on 3/13 and will get second on 5/8. My surgeon won't do both a once for several reasons. I had hoped to get it over with in one surgery. the reason that convinced me is that, although the chance is slight, if you get an infection, than you...
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    May Marvelettes 2012 - Are you having knee surgery in May?

    Hi May Marvelettes, I had my first TKR on March 13 and will go back for my second on May 8. I was so anxious to get the first one done, not so much for the next. I'm working very hard (but smart) to get as much progress as possible before my new knee becomes the "good" one. I'm glad I didn't...
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    Depression before surgery

    I never thought my surgery date would come. I was totally obsessed. Now that I'm 30 days past surgery and 24 days before my next TKR, I'm wishing time would slow down. Rehab is tough going and frankly, I'm really dreading the next but I have to keep reminding myself that this will pass and...
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    Just got back - weight loss support

    Hi Nyland, I decided to lose weight in hopes that my knees would last a little longer. I signed up for Jenny and was very successful, 40 lbs. in 5 months. I needed a no brainer diet. I lost 2-3 lbs. a week for the first month or so then 1-2. I liked the food and though a bit pricey it was...
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    TKR Ladyfleur's Roller Coaster Recover

    Re: 4 weeks post op-help I'm a little over 3 weeks post op and also finding recovery to be slower and more painful than expected. I'm getting very little sleep as pain wakes me often. My whole leg hurts as well as my butt from tight hamstrings. I ice, elevate , take meds and rest often. In...
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    Shin Pain???

    I'm at almost 2 weeks post surgery and doing pretty well. I'm scheduled to get my other (rt) knee replaced on 5/8. Although its daunting and I'm not terribly enthusiastic about jumping back into the fire, I know that's what I have to do to get my life back. I too had pain on many areas of...
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    Did the Injections work for you? (rooster comb)

    the substance being referred to is hyaluronic acid. It has been used for some time in horse's joints with some success. It is a naturally occurring substance found in synovial fluid. My husband is an equine veterinarian so I was aware of its uses when I first developed knee issues. I got...
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    Life on the other side

    I'm now 2 days on the other side and finally able to post something--pretty zooed out on drugs. Hate to feel drugged but need to keep the pain managable. I'm about to go to PT to learn to do stairs.
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    Weight Loss Before TKR?

    I was able to loss about 40 lbs doing Jenny Craig and working with a personal trainer. I had hoped it would delay the need for TKR (both) for a little longer. Although it certainly helped a lot, my knees have had it and it's time to replace. I'm so glad I did the weight loss but it's becoming...
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    March Musketeers 2012 - Are You Having Knee Surgery in March?

    Hi Vegasmomof 3 (and all March musketeers). I'll be thinking of you tomorrow and looking for you on the other side as I begin my final countdown. As of now, my surgery will be at 8 am 3/13. trying to stay calm and sending prayers. All for one and one for all,
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