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    Nervous but anticipating TKR

    I'll be in surgery at 7 am on Monday. The ideas about Milk of Magnesia and stool softeners are helpful, and I know that will be an issue for me so planning ahead makes sense. I'm going to get some MOM tomorrow! When I used to work in labor and delivery we told the new moms to drink warm...
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    Nervous but anticipating TKR

    Hi @suzzee2000 ! We will both be in our surgeries in just a few days. I'm also getting all my to do lists crossed off and making new ones for who's helping when. I can't imagine having to do this with 4 little ones. My 3 boys are adults with families so I have a wealth of family and friends...
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    my first TKR

    Thanks for the support. As the day gets closer I'm definitely getting anxious but I've been busy getting things ready and planning for people who will help me with things. Having had a bout with more swelling and pain than usual this past week reminded me why I'm doing this. The information...
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    my first TKR

    Thanks to everyone for helping me reset my expectations. I talked to the medical director and will have more leeway with my return to work date. I am trying to get things set up so that I can work on my laptop from home for a few weeks longer at least (with my knee up and icing as needed) :)...
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    my first TKR

    I am set up for my first TKR on my left knee on March 10th. In another 6 months to a year I will probably get the right knee done since it is not quite as bad as the left. I am wondering what is realistic for returning to work. I am a nurse practitioner half time which involves a lot of up...
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    2014 March Musketeers - Are you having knee surgery in March?

    I'm scheduled for LTK on March 10th. Will have to get the right done as well, but will wait 6 months to a year for that. This is kind of daunting for me - I live alone in a 2 story house and am used to being independent. I am really looking forward to the final result.
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