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RReadabook reacted to sistersinhim's post in the thread TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers with
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Boy, did I hate that, too. No one who hasn't had a knee replacement with problems understands what all is involved. Tell them to go to... -
RReadabook reacted to Legseleven's post in the thread TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers with Like.
I second this absolutely and if they criticise your progress or you feel personally attacked. Simply reply “thank you for sharing that”...
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RReadabook reacted to eaglemom's post in the thread TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers with
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I usually try to figure out the 'why' are they asking the question. How long my recovery takes means nothing to them so why are they... -
RReadabook reacted to EalingGran's post in the thread TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers with
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This is exactly my position too and your PA has summed it up. I have definite tendinitis. It showed up on X rays at 2 years post op as... -
RReadabook reacted to Hip4life's post in the thread TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers with Friendly.
@Readabook I haven't had a knee done but I had a similar experience with my hip. The "why aren't you back to everything" routine is...
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RReadabook reacted to Layla's post in the thread TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers with Friendly.
Whew! Thank goodness! I obviously misunderstood you. I am sorry you feel the need to defend your knees performance to anyone. You...
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RReadabook reacted to Layla's post in the thread TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers with
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Hi Readabook, I'm sorry you're dealing with the aftermath of that food intolerance, it sounds miserable, I'm also sorry you're feeling... -
RReadabook replied to the thread TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers.@Layla I didn't mean defend from this group!!!!! Sorry if it sounded like that! No- the people in my world. The people who are...
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RReadabook replied to the thread TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers.@Legseleven SIGH. I thought i wouldn't get derailed this easily. I am just really tired of defending my knee to others who critique my...
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RReadabook reacted to Legseleven's post in the thread TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers with Like.
I’m pleased you’ve had it checked out, so now it’s a case of resting, icing and elevating it to settle the knee and then perhaps a bit...
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RReadabook replied to the thread TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers.I had an x-ray of my implant today and it looked fine. My body has been dealing with a lot including a food intolerance reaction all...
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RReadabook reacted to Legseleven's post in the thread TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers with Friendly.
Thank you for your reply. I’m so sorry that you and your family have been through so much and I do hear how hard all this is to deal...
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RReadabook replied to the thread TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers.Thanks @EalingGran - I did have my patella resurfaced, but I guess the hauling myself up and down for days really messes with my fascia...
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RReadabook reacted to EalingGran's post in the thread TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers with Agree.
Agree 100% with @Legseleven. You do have to keep your boundaries and prioritise your healing. She is absolutely right about the airline...
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RReadabook replied to the thread TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers.Patella and shin sprain! Has anyone overdone it ( as i previously said I did a lot of stairs and carrying last weekend) and really...