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    PKR My recovery begins<

    I have checked Amazon but it's so hard to buy shoes without trying them on. I bought the Sketchers from Amazon thinking they would be perfect and I can't even stand them on my feet. We have a New Balance shoe store near by but I've been in there and don't think they do the evaluation. I'll have...
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    PKR My recovery begins<

    Now I'm trying to find a new pair of shoes to wear to work. I have to wear "mostly white" shoes. I used to wear Dansko clogs but with my feet swelling they get too tight! I bought a pair of Sketchers tennis shoes with the tops that are elastic instead of lacing up. Have to send them back...
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    PKR My recovery begins<

    My worst pain/swelling was yesterday when I went in at 7 am for my 4 week PT evaluation and then started work at 8 am. He did the evaluation and put me through a few exercises. I had my ice pack that I kept strapped to my knee when sitting. I had to take a 1/2 of a Percocet about midday. I came...
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    PKR My recovery begins<

    Thank you for the information. Have you gone back to work? I fell asleep in the recliner with my legs up on a pillow. Woke up about 3 hours later to a less swollen leg/ankle. I hate sleeping in recliner but it's the best way for me to get my toes up high enough. Whenever I ask about any of my...
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    PKR My recovery begins<

    Any ideas on why I'm having so much lower extremity swelling at 14 weeks post op after returning to work. I'm on light duty. Today my leg swelled so much that my skin itches from being so taut! I've never had lower extremity swelling prior to having this surgery. Does this eventually go away?
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    PKR My recovery begins<

    Are Pedicures okay to have at 7 weeks post op? I suppose I should have asked BEFORE I had one. I didn't think it was a problem and I've had them done before with no issues. Today the lady really scrapped at my cuticle to the point that it hurt and it's still tender. I applied some antibiotic...
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    PKR My recovery begins<

    Today in the mail I received a letter from my OS office. It's a form letter that I am to keep on me. It states that before ANY procedure I need to be pre-medicated. This covers almost everything starting with dental procedure and includes colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy, barium enema, kidney surgery...
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    Bmi-60

    Have you ever talked to a bariatric surgeon? I've worked with an excellent bariatric surgeon and we see patients over 400lbs that come in in a wheel chair for their initial consultation. It's a not a surgery to decide on if you're not going to follow the surgeons directions and attend ALL of the...
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    PKR My recovery begins<

    Totally over did it today and now I'm paying for it. I haven't been down to the market where I buy my meat and fruits/veggies since right before my surgery. I was out of everything! The weekends are crazy and I knew I wouldn't be able to handle the crowds. A friend went with me today and we...
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    PKR My recovery begins<

    I think I've explained that I cannot cut it out completely. I have to show my insurance company my progress in order for them to continue paying my disability. I read the article you attached. I have never had any relief with Tylenol. For me it's like taking a sugar pill. I wish it would help...
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    PKR My recovery begins<

    Thankfully out of all those activities I am not "back to work" yet. Only "back to work" at home. Did I mention I cut back PT to once a week :yes!: So outside the U.S. the Doctors don't have a problem continuing to prescribe something like Percocet over a 4 month period? I feel that after...
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    PKR My recovery begins<

    Is it reasonable to still need about 2 Percocet for pain daily at 6 weeks post op? I suppose I should ask if I can take Ibuprofen at this point. They didn't want me to take it for awhile because of my bruising issue. The last few days I've had more pain than usual. I've been able to get by with...
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    PKR My recovery begins<

    The 12 weeks have been requested by my OS. I am a Medical Assistant who works in Pediatrics. So I do a lot of getting down to the pint sized patients level. Not to mention a wee bit of pediatric wrestling! LOL The NP who basically does all the dirty work for my OS, knows full well the scope of...
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    PKR My recovery begins<

    The Nu Step has no resistance at this time. We are using it to help with bending. I'm in control of the whole thing. The screen doesn't even light up while I'm using it. Honestly, I had a pretty bad experience using the bike after my last arthoscopy. One of my feet slipped off the pedal causing...
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    PKR My recovery begins<

    While I would like to give you a straight forward list for my exercises, I don't have a set routine. The therapist changes things every time I go in. So I'll do my best. I don't even have "names" for the exercises. They've never formally handed me papers that say "do this" with how many of each...
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