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    TKR t2paythepiper's LTKR Recovery Thread

    Thank you. I keep meaning to post an update but have been having more down days than up and I don't like whining LOL Hard to believe I am coming up on 11 weeks and soon the 12 week mark. This recovery is so much slower than my THR. I knew that intellectually going into this but living it is...
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    TKR t2paythepiper's LTKR Recovery Thread

    Before venturing out with the dog, I walked back and forth in front of my house (corner to corner) to determine my stability, stamina and whether I would have any suprises like a leg cramp, sudden sharp pain or light-headedness. Did this for a week and worked up to 2.1 very boring miles :-)...
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    TKR t2paythepiper's LTKR Recovery Thread

    @mendogal I think my downfall with the ODIT club (love that lol), is that I exercised so much up until surgery that my muscles are in good shape. It feels so good to use them again so I probably do larger sets than I should. This PT clinic's magic number is 30. They don't push it but would...
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    TKR Sher101 TKR Recovery 4/16/2

    @101 You are a week behind me (tomorrow is week 5) and I think you are doing great! I too was schooled when I asked for narcotic refills and quite taken aback as my first follow up was week four and the rx as written was barely good for 2 weeks at the lowest prescribed dose and fx. I don't...
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    TKR t2paythepiper's LTKR Recovery Thread

    Tomorrow marks 5 weeks PO. Having more freedom, pool access and more walking outside, has me back to recalibrating what I can do each day. The pool feels so good it's hard to not do it even if I've already done my share of daily activity. Even stretches feel so gentle and easy with the water...
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    TKR t2paythepiper's LTKR Recovery Thread

    Today was my first post-op appointment with my surgeon (tomorrow is PO week 4). Great appointment, all thumbs up and pleased with my progress! Stitches removed, incision looks great, x-rays look great, walking/gait is great, flex and extension good, released to drive and to use our swimming...
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    TKR t2paythepiper's LTKR Recovery Thread

    Yesterday was PT session #5 and week 3 post op! Next week I see the surgeon and get the stiches removed (photo above). I am still very anxious about that but trying to push it out of my head as there is nothing I can do about it. Flexion was 115 and I didn't realize she was doing the measure...
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    TKR t2paythepiper's LTKR Recovery Thread

    Hi - I have searched the forums and noticed a few of you have used the Colpac icepack. My PT used one on me the other day and I am in LOVE! It is like a soft, cold hug! LOL I have made almost a dozen of my own ice packs with water and rubbing alchohol and have some small gel packs but...
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    Colpac Icepack by Chattanooga

    Hi - I have searched the forums and noticed a few of you have used the Colpac icepack. My PT used one on me the other day and I am in LOVE! It is like a soft, cold hug! LOL I have made almost a dozen of my own ice packs with water and rubbing alchohol and have some small gel packs but...
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    TKR t2paythepiper's LTKR Recovery Thread

    I know it is to be expected and I have read about energy drain and I am doing less but, I am soooooo tired and low energy (mental and physical) :sleeep::sleeep: There, I said it to someone, hopefully that will make me feel better :) It has been so much worse the past two days, as has the...
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    TKR Terrified

    I cannot tolerate any of the Oxy meds. It took me 10+ years and several surgeries but I finally managed to have them list it with my allergies. I brought it up to every single medical professional I spoke to as we prepped for this last surgery and there it was, on the wrist band with the other...
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    TKR t2paythepiper's LTKR Recovery Thread

    Red circles are visible and maybe the creases are under the skin? Surgery was 4/10 and OS appointment is not until 5/7. That was the appointment time scheduled when the surgery was scheduled. I believe the surgeon is on vacation or out of state or something this week. My understanding as to why...
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    TKR t2paythepiper's LTKR Recovery Thread

    @mendogal I have always been very limber. Used to sit Indian style and walk on my knees; elbows, wrists etc hypermobile. Anyway, I know that's why I probably have decent numbers to start with. It doesn't mean they'll improve. As I mentioned above I think I have to pay a lot more attention to...
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    TKR t2paythepiper's LTKR Recovery Thread

    Is it allowed to post a picture of the incision here? As I said I had never seen anything like this and was surprised. Thank you for the other feedback I think I need to pay more attention to what I'm doing each day. The surprising mobility has probably made me do more than I should.
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    TKR t2paythepiper's LTKR Recovery Thread

    Wednesday was 2 weeks post op. I have been meaning to post and wanted to add more but the fatigue is real :) I have had a 4th PT today and they seem to be going well. Beginning inbetween asterisks is mostly what I texted to some friends. ********* 4/24/24: Today is 2 weeks post op and 3rd...
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