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    TKR more than I bargained for

    Yes, and my neurosurgeon has recommended a surgeon in their practice to see. I am just not looking forward to possibly having more surgery, or a revision, but then again the surgeon who did my replacement said I overreacted when I demanded that I be sent back to the hospital from rehab just...
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    TKR more than I bargained for

    I know I have a thread started, but I cannot find it. It has been 9 months since my right knee replacement, and the pain is just as bad. I have sharp shooting pain that runs down the tibia, and constant aching. I am still on dilaudid just to function. In May I underwent neck surgery for a...
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    TKR Pain above kneecaps- 5 months out

    I can understand what Wandlingon is going through. Even though I only had a right knee implant in October 2014, I am still in quite of bit of pain. I am through with physical therapy, but I still take 4 mg. of Dilaudid at least 4 to 5 times a day. I am having a lot of problem with extension, and...
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    TKR more than I bargained for

    I did not have poor extension before surgery, and for now my PT thinks that I am behind in my recovery due to the sepsis I developed after my surgery.
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    TKR more than I bargained for

    I am doing the exercises described, it is just frustrating trying to get the extension I want. Not having it has thrown off my gait causing hip, back and ankle pain. Trying to stay positive.
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    TKR more than I bargained for

    I know it's been awhile since I have posted, and I would like to say my knee is somewhat better, but it's not. I am having problems with getting my knee straight currently I am minus 14 degrees. It is painful walking or standing, and still having a lot of pain. Still take Dilaudid, but now my...
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    TKR more than I bargained for

    @lunula I can understand why you are concerned about an infection, but remember it does occur in a small percentage. With me I seem to develop an infection no matter what. I hope everything goes well for you next month.
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    TKR more than I bargained for

    I finished the antibiotics a week ago and so far so good. My OS said my knee looks good, and I am supposed to go back next week. Unfortunately as far as PT that is not going so well. I had another session today where I lay, lie? on my stomach on the bed with my legs hanging off at the hip level...
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    TKR more than I bargained for

    Sorry about the new thread, I couldn't find my original recovery thread. I do appreciate all the response's. My pt comes to my home 3 times a week and it's anything but some stretching. After this past Monday's pt I still haven't bounced back from it so to speak my knee feels stiffer than...
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    TKR more than I bargained for

    It has been 3 weeks since my right tkr, and up until tonight despite having pain control problems my recovery since I was released from the hospital has been somewhat normal. Now I am having a constant pain behind my knee, and so far nothing is helping plus I am feeling unwell. My normal body...
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    TKR This has been the worst, most painful, most careless surgery ever

    I read your posts a couple of days after I got home. I did develop an infection, and spent 10 days in the hospital in a unit below ICU. Everyone is different and respond differently to pain. I have no tolerance for pain and a high tolerance for pain medicine, don't let a doctor scare you into...
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    TKR more than I bargained for

    I was diagnosed with Cellulitis and I was septic. I am getting Vanco. Thankfully it's only for 1 more week. I wasn't too thrilled when my doctor was hesitant to realize I was truly sick. I know my body better than any doctor.
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    TKR more than I bargained for

    After having my surgery postponed to the 20th. of last month, I would like to say all went well, but it did not. On October 24th. I was transferred to a rehab where my pain increased to where I could not put any weight on my right leg. I was concerned because a day after my surgery I developed...
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    LTKR scheduled for October 8th

    Good luck to you also, I know what you mean about being a "glass half full person". You, as well as everyone having surgery this week will be in my thoughts.
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    LTKR scheduled for October 8th

    Good luck on your surgery tomorrow, I wish you a speedy recovery. Next Monday I will have my knee replacement.
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