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    TKR Reluctant TKR Recipient<

    Me too!
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    TKR Reluctant TKR Recipient<

    I have just had a setback and I am posting this as a warning. I was thirsty and decided to get a glass of water from the kitchen. I used my walker instead of my cane because I was very tired and it has a basket to carry the glass. The walker has wheels on the front and gliders on the back. The...
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    TKR Reluctant TKR Recipient<

    1. My pain level is 6. 2. Percocet - 5mg/350mg - I always take this at bedtime. I will take a second dose during the night if needed for pain. If I do not take the second dose during the night I will take it prior to PT twice a week. Liquid Advil - 200mg - I take 2 capsules every 4 hours...
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    TKR Reluctant TKR Recipient<

    Hi Celle, Thank you so much for responding to my post. I really appreciate the support. I especially was glad that you agreed with the surgeons advice. I really struggle with if I did the right thing. Angry tissue is an apt description of how my knee and the area around it feels. I have...
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    TKR Reluctant TKR Recipient<

    Hi HoneyB, You are fortunate that your family is willing to listen. :SUNsmile:
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    TKR Foot turns in ( pigeon toed) after TKR

    Yes. The bruising is normal. I had extensive bruising from the back of my thigh from the tourniquet down to my ankle. As I healed it cleared up however I am still experiencing bruising around my ankle and on the right side of my foot.
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    TKR Reluctant TKR Recipient<

    Hi Josephine, I would be happy to answer your questions.
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    TKR Reluctant TKR Recipient<

    Why the Title? My journey began on 15 December 2017 when my meniscus in my right knee was damaged while walking down a steep hill. I could not put any weight on the leg for 4 days. 3 doctors, 2 MRIs, many xrays, and 3 cortisone shots within 2 months later the conclusion was that the meniscus...
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    Welcome to the May Marvels' 2018 Knee Recovery Club

    Please add my name to the May Marvels group. 21st May 2018 RTKR
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