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    TKR Post knee surgery realism

    So I just went through knee replacement #2. (1 week out) It’s funny how easily you forget what the first one was like and wonder why you put yourself through this again. My first surgery was very successful and somehow my mind erased all the pain and depression that came with it ( see previous...
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    TKR Post knee surgery realism

    Has anyone used a brace called dynosplint? My dr prescribed it to help with extension. You are supposed to gradually increase usage of it. Apparently it’s the length of time you wear it that counts, not so much the tension. I can get to about 1 1/2 hours at the most and usually less. when I am...
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    TKR Post knee surgery realism

    Thanks to all. I just got a brace that I use 3 - 4 times a day with increasing times. It doesn’t hurt, can be a bit uncomfortable. So taking your advice, I am just going to try to stop worrying and be patient. I am very fortunate - have very little pain although there is stiffness. I really...
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    TKR Post knee surgery realism

    Ok so I am 8 weeks post surgery. My range of motion seems fine but straightening is an issue. At least according to PT and dr. Not horrible but they make me think it should be better. I am currently at 5 and I know they want it down to 0 or 1. So I am really working hard on straightening...
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    TKR My Journey

    Wishing you the best recovery. Take it easy and if being on your own is overwhelming remember you’ve got friends here!
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    TKR Post knee surgery realism

    Thanks! I just think that you spend so much time in your life trying hard to accomplish something, meeting deadlines, etc. that we forget how to just sit back and learn how to “be in the moment”. I think the lack of stamina is thehardest part for me. I keep thinking is this all the energy I am...
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    TKR Post knee surgery realism

    @Rubyroo I am hoping to do the same thing - have the right knee done next Dec or Jan. And thanks for the suggestion about music. I don’t know why I didn’t think of that
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    TKR Post knee surgery realism

    Thanks for support as usual. I managed to do dishes, a load of laundry and then collapsed. My husband is babysitting grandkids - he would have never let me do all that. But now and can sit and veg ( or fall asleep)
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    Welcome to the January Jackpots 2022 Knee Recovery Club

    I had my left knee replaced on January 4. Just discovered this thread although I am on the recovery thread and love it.
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    TKR Post knee surgery realism

    Just having a sad day, pity party. Rainy, wet, cold Northeast winter. Course that’s why I chose this time of the year - so I don’t have to miss out on all the fun stuff when the weather gets better. Just wish I would stop being so tired. love this blog. It’s such a good place to have going...
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    TKR Post knee surgery realism

    @jaspa hope all went well with surgery. Keep posting. You can help guide me to the next replacement. Wishing you all the best
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    TKR Post knee surgery realism

    My surgery was Jan 4 on the left knee. its really great to know what a good knee feels like after only 3 weeks! It’s the right one that’s acting up in the cold weather. I know I need that one done as well and that was part of the frustration. My dr did not want to do 2 at the same time so I...
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    TKR Post knee surgery realism

    It was wonderful to discover this blog. I am 3 weeks post knee replacement surgery And while the knee is healing and I am dealing fairly well with pain and PT, I don’t think I ever expected the recovery from surgery in general to be so difficult. There are days when I just want to cry because I...
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