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    2018 July Sparklers - Are you having knee surgery in July?

    6 days and counting for me......July 3rd LTKR. I'm trying not to spend every minute of every day thinking about the surgery. It's hard. Question about anesthesia - I understand, strictly from what I've read online, that getting a spinal is better for pain afterwards. Are you completely...
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    How Do You Manage Pre-Op Pain?

    Hi all. This topic is a very prickly one for me. I'm still working full time and have my first TKR scheduled for 7/3. I'm in so much pain that I sure DID ask my Dr. for narcotic pain killers. I've been taking Percocet for about 6 weeks now and it's the ONLY way I can get through my days. By...
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    2018 July Sparklers - Are you having knee surgery in July?

    I was originally scheduled for 6/12 surgery but cancelled because I thought I really didn't need it (aka chickening out). The pain worsened and now I have to use a cane to walk. I wish I NEVER cancelled the 1st one. Now I'm back on the schedule for 7/3/18 which can't come soon enough. @JamesN...
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    Sassy-nak -So grateful to have found this community

    Thanks to all for sharing your stories. I couldn't make it through the night without going to the bathroom which is on the 1st floor so I think it's wise to plan on sleeping downstairs. @Celle - I appreciate your managing my post and for including some great resources. I need them. Did any...
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    2018 June Sunbeams - Are you having knee surgery in June?

    Lexilou - I'm with you on being frightened. I'm trying to keep a positive mindset. One thing that I'm really having a hard time with is "do I absolutely need this surgery"?. My PT is inclined to encourage me to not have the surgery. He says that by working on strengthening the surrounding...
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    Sassy-nak -So grateful to have found this community

    Hello all, I just found this great site today. I'm scheduled for LTKR June 12th. I'm looking for advice about sleeping arrangements. I have been told that if your bedroom is on the 2nd floor of your home, you should plan on sleeping on the 1st floor for a few weeks until you can master the...
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    2018 June Sunbeams - Are you having knee surgery in June?

    Hello, I'm having TNR on my left knee June 12th. I need both done. I've never had any major surgery of any kind and needless to say, I'm terrified. I feel like I'm too young for this and am scared that it will speed up the aging process of my body (no factual basis to go on just my own...
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