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    TKR The hardest part is not knowing where you're supposed to be

    Hi all, I am 7 months post surgery, not on any pain meds for awhile now, but I still having the clicking, crunching, clunking in my TKR left knee. I have had this all along since my surgery on February 1 without any pain just noisy. I am seeing my doctor tomorrow for my seven month post...
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    TKR The hardest part is not knowing where you're supposed to be

    Ahhhhhh..... I can feel my sanity returning:yes!:.... thank you all for bulking me up! I can't tell you how wonderful it is to have help out there when you really need it:dancy: I'm going to try a few of those extension exercises especially the one about pushing my ottoman out a little...
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    TKR The hardest part is not knowing where you're supposed to be

    Update eight weeks out and a question. Remember how I was getting beaten up in physical therapy… with everyone's advice here I stopped going for two weeks and was doing great. Then I went back a week ago last Wednesday and they were appropriate with me. My rom was up to 105 and my extension...
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    TKR The hardest part is not knowing where you're supposed to be

    7 week update. It is 7 weeks on Monday. Been doing PT on my own with all of your instruction. It's gentle and it seems to be working. My pain level is so much better than it was even a week ago. The last three days I've taken two advils in the morning with breakfast and taking nothing else...
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    TKR The hardest part is not knowing where you're supposed to be

    Hello friends! I have a little update on my progress in recovery. Remember how much pain I was in at my last post? My Last formal physical therapy session was last Wednesday. I went to work on Thursday, I rested, elevated, iced, Friday Saturday and Sunday. I did a few gentle heel slides.... And...
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    TKR The hardest part is not knowing where you're supposed to be

    Ok...I just cancelled PT for today and Monday.....taking your advice and taking it easy. I had to go back to work...I had no choice but staying home today. Will do exactly what you are advising and I will report back in a few days. I can't tell you how much it means to me to have friends out...
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    TKR The hardest part is not knowing where you're supposed to be

    So here is my dilemma that I would appreciate a little help with. I think I have been overdoing this last week up until Monday with the physical therapy and exercise. And now after reading about losing the work ethic and going slower and not pushing yourself....read all your wonderful...
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    TKR The hardest part is not knowing where you're supposed to be

    Well everyone.....The Dr. Was much better than the PT. he said I am right where I should be in all areas-recommended 6 more sessions of PT. I also asked about meds. He said that I should stay on the gabapenton but try to get off th heavy duty stuff like the Percocet that I am taking twice a...
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    TKR The hardest part is not knowing where you're supposed to be

    What about seeing my doctor for the first time tomorrow? Are there things I should be asking him like standard questions that I don't know about :-) you experts seem to know everything thank goodness :-) Sent from my iPad using BoneSmart Forum
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    TKR The hardest part is not knowing where you're supposed to be

    Thank you for the kind Welcome! I rested the entire day yesterday ( it was absolutely wonderful not to beat myself up for an entire day )and when I went into physical therapy today I dictated what was going to happen-:) I didn't know I could have a say in what happens until I spoke with all of...
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    TKR The hardest part is not knowing where you're supposed to be

    Also, trying to add my surgery date of 2-1-16....but iPad is not cooperating. Sent from my iPad using BoneSmart Forum
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    TKR The hardest part is not knowing where you're supposed to be

    I feel like I have to make each of you a wonderful dinner! Phewwww I feel so much better now. Re the working and narcotics.... On those days I don't take it till I get home. Thank you so much! Going to read all the articles now and take back my life-:) Robin Sent from my iPad using BoneSmart Forum
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    TKR The hardest part is not knowing where you're supposed to be

    Hi all-I had a total left knee replacement on February 1st. I am 59. Going to PT three times a week and I just finished my second week outside the house, but had pt in home for 12 sessions right after the surgery. I can bend my knee about 95° , a little more,but the physical therapist is telling...
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