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    MUA Susie2023's TKR Recovery

    @Susie2023 I am a case in point. My surgeon wisely wrote a few exercises to do, the same as BoneSmart recommends. He said that the first two weeks were strictly for rest and healing. Just imagine if you crushed your leg in an accident. Would PT be trying to force that leg to do things? No...
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    TKR Four days post op

    That's a great idea. I have a small ultrasound wand around the house. I can ask PT or the PA how to best use it
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    TKR Four days post op

    I'm not sure, the surgeon's assistant gave me an appointment in April so I think I can get it then. I'm using the walker at home and work even though technically, I don't need it. It is to keep my weight off the bursa and I am taking Aleve for inflammation. I am also making an effort to keep...
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    TKR TKR after tibial plateau fracture

    @Ayse Oh my is all I can say, you've been through such an ordeal. It seems to me that young or not, a TKR would help all of the mess that happened or was created later.
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    TKR Four days post op

    Thank you everyone for your kind remarks. @sistersinhim , my boss is understanding and I have two ice packs in the work refrigerator. Helps a lot! InkedMarie, and beachy, the infection has cleared up thank goodness! And Layla, thanks for the anniversary wishes! I am full-time now and my...
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    TKR Four days post op

    @EalingGran Thank you, I have about two more hours of work then, home to ice and elevate.
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    TKR Four days post op

    Hello fellow smarties. I have not posted in awhile. I had two setbacks. One, the incision got infected. I had a two hour ride for my two week checkup and the PA was not happy with how red the incision and surrounding area was. She performed lab tests to check my numbers and make sure the...
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    MUA My new left knee-has Athrofibrosis, what now?

    I had my surgery the same day, and also had a two hour ride to the doctor for two week checkup. So, I know how rough it is. The whole day was so long between travel and while I was at 0 extension and 90 flexion, my incision was infected and they debated admitting me to the hospital. I got a...
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    TKR Four days post op

    @benne68, I didn't explain well. I regressed to 75 after being at 90 when the pt pushed on it. He was the head home PT and sent the female PT that would be assigned to me. I told her there would be no more pushing me. So after that, I got back to 90. She kept wanting to add exercises as well...
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    TKR Four days post op

    I'm 10 days post op and following the Bonesmart way. I passed all the goals for home pt. I kept telling her no new exercises and no pushing on me. She respected my wishes. My doctor was on board with the idea of the first two weeks being mainly about rest, healing and controlling swelling. I've...
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    TKR Four days post op

    Yeah, the Buick is a great height with lots of room. Floats with a boat like ride. I actually recently bought it with low miles because I had one in the 90's I loved and it went 300,00 miles before I sold it. I hope you will do fine in your vehicle.
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    TKR Four days post op

    You're right. It's too bad my doctor is so far. I did make it home from the hospital with ice packs. I wanted to get out after an hour, bur we borrowed a stool from the hospital to get in my son's tall suv. So, I stayed inside the whole way. This time, I will be using my own car which is a comfy...
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    TKR Four days post op

    @InkedMarie Yes, I think I'm done with the drama. Bubble looks the same. I assume that doctor will contact my PT who sent picture if he thinks it a problem. She never saw it before so that's why she sent it. Another time, I was concerned about blood leakage through bandage and sent pictures...
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    TKR Four days post op

    Post op 8 days Home PT came to remove the waterproof dressing. First time I saw my incision. There is a bubble by one of the stitches, so she is sending a picture to my surgeon. Normally they leave it undressed, but since there are pets they are covering it with gauze. We walked down my steps...

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