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TKR My new Journey Continues On the other side.
Hello everyone, Well I made it through the day. I went to the doctor and had the staples removed and he put steri strips on. He said they will come off within 7 days and if they don't remove them in a week. The incision looks great not at all red or angry. He was very pleased with my recovery...- rjanes
- Post #17
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR My new Journey Continues On the other side.
Good morning Fernie, I live with ice and elevating when I am sitting. I sleep with my cryo-cuff and ice pack on the back of my knee. I know what you are saying about stiffness. My leg is like a straight board. There is no bend at all. That is why I am icing so much. I feel if I can get the...- rjanes
- Post #10
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR My new Journey Continues On the other side.
Sounds good to me. I do all my running and going to lunch when I go to therapy as I can't drive yet. I am starting to go outside and letting my chickens out to free range and I pick up my eggs. So I am increasing my activity slowly. It is just great to be alive. Yeaaaa. I still have help with...- rjanes
- Post #8
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR My new Journey Continues On the other side.
Good morning everyone, I hope everyone is doing well. It is cold cold cold in Georgia this morning 28 degrees. Burrrrr. I am still improving every day. So far really no bad days. I am eating and sleeping pretty well. Some times I sleep past my medication times, so all must be getting better. My...- rjanes
- Post #5
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR 2 straight legs? Check!
Fernie, I have to go to PT twice a week. I see the doctor next week and I believe he will remove the staples at that time. I can't drive so I will have to find someone to take me to the appointments. My daughter may come to stay with me a few days and brother said he maybe can come to stay. We...- rjanes
- Post #76
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR 2 straight legs? Check!
Good Morning Fernie, I am doing great. Yes my leg feels like a stick straight board. No bend to it at all. It is kind of frustrating. But I know in the end I will get my bend back. After the accident on the bike I expected it to be sore today and it is. The PT lady said if I am comfortable not...- rjanes
- Post #71
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR 2 straight legs? Check!
Fernie, I just went back and read some of your posts. I am sorry you are having some problems. Keep your head up it will get better. You will be in my prayers. Roxanne- rjanes
- Post #62
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR 2 straight legs? Check!
Hi Fernie, Glad you made to the other side. I am doing great too. I have had some set backs, but all my own fault. I just feel so darn good that I could not help over doing it. But live and learn. The knee will let you know and I am trying to get the swelling down. I have gone to PT twice and...- rjanes
- Post #61
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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New to this site. My journey is just starting.
Well I went to PT today and they had me on a bike to warm up. My feet we in the stirrups and I was slowing going back and forth. No pressure to do anything that hurt and I swear the bike had a mind of its own. The pedals took off and did a full rotation. I think I died. I knew it was happening...- rjanes
- Post #77
- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
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New to this site. My journey is just starting.
Hello everyone, Day 7 and I can still say all is well. I still have some swelling from over doing it on Sat. I can't tell you how right you guys are when you say if you over do it the knee will let you know. Not so much in pain but in swelling. I have kept it iced and elevated and have stayed...- rjanes
- Post #74
- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
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TKR My new Journey Continues On the other side.
Hello all, I am at day 6 and doing real well. I live with my ice packs front and back take my meds by the clock and take lots of naps. I do walk around the house without my walker ans seem to do alright. I don't have any balance issues and I am not light headed at all. I am so glad that all is...- rjanes
- Post #3
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR My new Journey Continues On the other side.
Well friends I have made it to the other side. I am home and doing extremely well. I have had my first PT appointment today and it went well. I do not have any problems with extending my leg flat, but do have a problem with flexing the knee as I do have a lot of swelling. I am using the cyro...- rjanes
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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New to this site. My journey is just starting.
Well it is over. I have my brand new knee. My surgery started at 7:30 am and I was in my room by 11:30. We got my pain under control and I have gone to the restroom and Pt. had me walk a lap. I doing so wonderful I hope it continues I will try to post on the recovering forum when I can get on a...- rjanes
- Post #65
- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
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New to this site. My journey is just starting.
Well guys tomorrow is the day. They have called me three times and changed my check in time. Now I have to be at the hospital at 5 am and will be the first one in for the doctor. I told them I like a fresh doctor and they laughed at me. But I am afraid they are going to send me home. Friday...- rjanes
- Post #61
- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
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New to this site. My journey is just starting.
Fernie like Titian said the antibiotic is a prevention for MRSA. I guess it likes to reside in nasal cavities so my OS gives the antibotic as a precaution. My sister-in-law arrived safely last night aroound 6:15 pm. All of our dogs are getting along. She was very pooped, but happy she made it...- rjanes
- Post #59
- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area