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    TSR is in my future for February 2022

    Thanks so much for the reply! I grew up in New York State, on Long Island, and came to Plymouth State College in 1967. I have been here ever since! how long ago were your replacements? It is good to know you did well with the replacements. I like to know ahead of time what is in my future...
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    TSR is in my future for February 2022

    Thanks for the welcome Deb! At this time I believe it is not a reverse replacement. I have to say I was totally shocked when the Dr. said I had severe osteoarthritis in my left shoulder and needed a TSR! I had to pick my chin up off the floor as it was not even an thought in my mind about the...
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    TSR is in my future for February 2022

    Good morning! I am known here at bonesmart as "ship4" and I am a "seasoned" member of this group from 2008 when I had BTKR at 58 years of age. I was very fortunate to have the support of others both prior and post op. I was an active alpine skier, hiker, gardener of both flowers and...
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    TKR Day 8 and having trouble with pain meds...

    I am allergic to percocet. Same reactions. I knew before my BTKR and was prescribed Dilaudid 2mg and Visteril (generic) 25 mg along with Celebrex. This worked great for me. Hopefully the Dilaudid does the trick for you.
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    Bilateral TKR Dear Diary,

    Re: seeking advice on flexion needed for skiing... Sure I fall. I try not to, but it happens. I agree with Kelly. Take a private lesson with an instructor who will spend time with you 1:1. You will be amazed how it all comes back to you. Look forward to it, make it a goal is my advice!
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    Bilateral TKR Dear Diary,

    Re: seeking advice on flexion needed for skiing... Hi, I am Crystal, BTKR in June of 2008. I have been "absent" for quite a while living life! I went back to skiing in February of 2009 following my BTKR. I have skied every winter since! I used to be a part time PSIA-E instructor @ Loon Mtn...
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    To nerve block or not to nerve block

    I too had femoral nerve blocks in each leg for my BTKR. I was not allowed to get out of bed until I could feel my legs..... It was a great choice for pain management right after surgery. I had my surgery on a Wednesday, and got out of bed on Saturday. I had been transferred to a rehab...
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    Getting cold feet or should I say knees?

    You are making the absolute correct decision! I have been a PE teacher for 5 years and then a child care provider for 30 years caring for other people's children (6 weeks to 6 years) daily. I returned to skiing, still work with the children daily, and having both my knees done in 2008 was the...
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    With mixed feelings.....

    Good Luck to you! As long as you are ready and prepared (we all are nervous, excited and scared), you will do fine. Remember to pace yourself during your recovery and take your medications on time! RICE! Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate...... You will get your life back and be able to...
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    One year anniversary

    Diane, A wonderful post. I think you have expressed the feelings of many of us who have become lurkers and resumed living our lives, who stop in to visit the board occasionally. Congratulations to you! As time passes you will embrace the decision you made to have the replacement fully as one...
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    Help! Lost 40 pounds in 7 weeks.

    I went thru a stressful period in my life where I could not eat. The way I resolved it was a suggestion from my PCP.... Try to mix vanilla yogurt with orange juice or another juice you like to drink. equal quantities and drink it thru a straw.... This worked well for me and I gained my...
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    Made it to the 'other side'

    Diane, I hope you are taking oral Dilaudid. It was great for me for my BTKR... Hopefully you are pacing yourself and taking one day at a time and working hard on your recovery. Congratulations for making the decision to move on with your life! Good luck with this recovery. Once week 12 is...
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    At 7 weeks post op, is this normal?

    My advice: Once you hit the 12 week mark you will see a marked difference. It does take that long! You need to pace yourself and know you are doing all you can to recover. Don't allow yourself to wallow in depression. I know it is hard work, but it is worth it all in the end. Do what you...
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    Newbi here having a TKR sometime soon

    Re: Newbi here Welcome David, You will feel like a new man once you get them both done. Some OS will only do one at a time, and others do them both at once. Sometimes the insurance company will only pay the OS for doing one TKR when they actually do BTKR, so the OS only do one at a time. I...
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    Home Sweet Home

    madlobster1, Glad you are finally home and starting the road to getting your life back to being able to do things you used to enjoy. I slept in a recliner in our living room for the first 7 weeks I was home due to the sleep issues and having to ice during the nights. Eventually when I got off...

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