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    TKR Yay it’s over… now the hard work begins!!

    Well I was feeling on top of the world yesterday so went to pub quiz…. Today I am shattered and sore….. taking it easy!!
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    TKR I rode the roller coaster. Knee Replacement May 14.

    Wow you’ve certainly had a rollercoaster… it’s amazing they let you alone so early after the op in the states…. In the uk for the first day at least they have a nurse with you if you need to get up and check your blood pressure before during and after to ensure you won’t faint…. It seems that...
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    TKR Yay it’s over… now the hard work begins!!

    Yeh I think it is a surgical site infection as I have no other pain or symptoms…. Antibiotics should do the job x
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    TKR Yay it’s over… now the hard work begins!!

    It feels different this time…. Not as solid but then that knee was always a bit more slippy … I guess I’ll wait until I see the consultant in a few weeks time… it feels good… ok but just different and I’ve deft got more movement more quickly and less pain… although I’ve got a small wound...
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    TKR I rode the roller coaster. Knee Replacement May 14.

    Hi, hope it all went well and you are recovering…. X
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    TKR Yay it’s over… now the hard work begins!!

    So I’m home after my right TkR… and it’s been interesting…. Surgery was completely fine but post operative care from ward doctors less so… I was given morphine regularly for the pain and it was managed well until they took bloods and discovered an acute kidney injury (AKI) my pain regime was...
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    TKR Terrified

    Firstly, we will be in surgery at the same time. I am also May 14th but here in the UK so all good wishes to you over there for the day. I found after my first TKR the left one. that i was guided by the guys on this webpage massively....i had a physio who was trying to push me too much and...
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    2024 May Marvels - Are you having knee surgery in May?

    Hello lovely people. I've just been given my date for my Right TKR, 14th May so only 3 weeks time. Very scary even though i had a very successful Left TKR about 3 years ago. I think my worry is that this one isn't going to be as good as the last one. Good to be joining you guys....its been a...
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    TKR Im back for my other knee

    thank you, i don't have a date yet, i've just had my pre operative assessment which lasts for 18 weeks so worst case scenario is in 18 weeks time i guess. im not ready for it before the middle of september as i've got things booked in.
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    TKR Im back for my other knee

    Hi all After an incredibly successful left knee replacement in 2021 and recovery thanks to the amazing advice and support i recieved from you guys on this forum, i'm now back and waiting for my right knee to be replaced. As you can imagine my feelings are mixed. I've asked for the replacement...
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    TKR Back to work

    So it’s been 8 weeks since my left Tkr and I’m back to work. I’d like to have waited until after Christmas but I’d have to have taken some time on half pay and I can’t afford it. I work in a school so I’ve got two weeks off starting tomorrow. I can’t believe just how well I feel and how much...
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    TKR Back to work

    And another good day today.... up and about all day without a nap.... although I am in bed at 9pm!!
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    TKR Back to work

    So my knee has felt better today just from doing nothing!! I really need to just slow down I think... I also think my scar is healing and the scar tissue is tightening and healing and that’s why it’s stiffer.... I feel like it changes every day....
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    TKR Back to work

    Thanks guys, for reassuring me..... I’m still taking the antibiotics for the small infection which seems to be healing nicely.... but my knee feels hot and red elsewhere.... I think I’m going to head down to our a&e dept tomorrow and just let one of the doctors look it over. I’m not in any pain...
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    TKR Back to work

    I’m still so tired though.... I’m up and showered by about 10.30 and then do some light kitchen chores, dishwasher and wiping surfaces.... then I’m trying to either get out for a bit or pop to my neighbours for a cuppa... we are in a bubble together so no lockdown issues, by 3pm though I’m...
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