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    TKR On the healing side (I hope)

    Hi-I am able to do all activities of daily living. I do walk daily with my dog. So it’s not cardio but it is movement. I try to move as much as possible. I can take Tylenol (though I don’t think it’s helped much in past).I will try though. It’s a catch 22-need to do cardio for my heart but...
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    TKR On the healing side (I hope)

    Hi-Had Surgery -left total knee. June 4. Developed heart failure 3 weeks postoperative. Still working on increase rom. Feel maybe stuck (forever where I’m at). Was able to do motion on stationary bike and at moment can’t. Past week having real generalized flare up of arthritis. Can’t take NSAIDs...
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    TKR On the healing side (I hope)

    Hi Layla and thank you so much. This is my first time on here in awhile. I also appreciate any prayers, thoughts coming my way. My recovery from my knee surgery was going well. Then heart failure (still getting used to that) two weeks or so post op. I am working on many “lifestyle” changes while...
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    TKR On the healing side (I hope)

    Hi Layla: thanks for your inquiry into my recovery. It has been a mixed bag. I should say the knee recovery seems to be going well. I have been absolutely religious about resting, elevating, icing, exercises, etc. This site was tremendously helpful in my following the recommendations. Thank you...
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    TKR Salvo12's LTKR Recovery Story

    I slept 6 hours last night. I was so happy. I was in a recliner with toes above nose. I already feel a bit better this morning. This morning I am not having any pain( at the moment). First time no pain. Feeling hopeful!
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    TKR On the healing side (I hope)

    This was day of surgery. I had a left total knee replacement. I had a spinal and nerve block. The day went well. Now it’s 930 (night) and nerve block wore off. Around 830 the pain was pretty intense. I took Oxy ((only med I have ordered for nighttime) I have elevated and iced since returning...
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    TKR Salvo12's LTKR Recovery Story

    Hi everyone. Had my surgery. It went well. They said really well. I went home today. I have been elevating and icing. Of course I’m afraid I have my leg on the lounge Doctor in the wrong position and thus will cause a clot.
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    TKR Surgery June 4 (scared)

    My surgery is tomorrow and I’m pretty anxious. Hoping for the best.
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    TKR Surgery June 4 (scared)

    Hi again everyone. My surgery is coming up Tuesday. This morning my lip feels a little picky. I haven’t had many, but it feels like it may be a cold sore coming (though nothing showing). I am so freaked that surgery will be cancelled because of this. Is this a realistic concern? I’ve worked...
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    PKR Tomorrow is my day

    Good luck! I am next Tuesday.
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    TKR Surgery June 4 (scared)

    Hi- I am trying to take a survey regarding what people with TKR sat in post op. Trying to see what was most comfortable. Thank you.
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    TKR Surgery June 4 (scared)

    Hi everyone! I had my preop appointment and it all went well. I am finishing the preps in my house. I have an ice machine, raised toilet seat and walker. I have PT set up. I feel pretty set. Thanks for everyone who chimed in to my post!
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    TKR Surgery June 4 (scared)

    Thank you that was very helpful. My preop appointment is tomorrow.
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    TKR Surgery June 4 (scared)

    My biggest fear (for whatever reason) is blood clots/pulmonary embolism. I have never had either. I have been reading as many articles as possible on this surgery. Having LTKR. I have been going through all the information the MD has prepared(the class so to speak).I have started preparing my...
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    TKR Surgery June 4 (scared)

    I have surgery scheduled on my left knee on June 4. I turn 66 on June 1. I am scared of potential complications. I have been preparing- trying to absorb information about what it entails ,and how to try to recover as well as is possible.
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