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    TKR Odd sensations

    I am now 5 months post op. I have great bend and I am walking fairly well. I can go up the stairs using that leg slowly and using a railing. While it's feeling better all the time, a few questions. When I do get pain, it is not actually the knee joint. The pain I get is more on the side of...
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    TKR Odd sensations

    @Jockette As I read what others have and are going through, I realize I'm doing well. I left formal PT on 12/19 with an unassisted ROM of 126, 129 with a little push. When I demonstrated my bend for my OS he was beyond pleased. I am walking well, finally able to use both legs to go up the...
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    TKR Odd sensations

    @Jockette, I noticed you said "used". Can you share your recovery timeline? What exactly did you have done and how long before, for you, the stiffness and swelling and pain were really gone?
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    TKR Odd sensations

    Another question for those of you that are further along than me. I am definitely seeing some improvement in the way I am walking and some of the stiffness seems to be loosening, but not all just yet. I still have quite a bit of swelling at 4 1/2 months. I know it can take a while, but is...
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    TKR Odd sensations

    I know this is totally unrelated, but I need to ask someone. Does anyone know of a site like this one for women going through menopause? I can really use some help.
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    TKR Odd sensations

    So, I'm seeing some progress day by day, but a few more questions for those that have been through this. 1). How long did you do PT exercises at home after formal PT ended? I've been doing them daily, but wondering if that's necessary and if so, for how long? 2). For those that are much...
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    TKR Odd sensations

    I'm assuming it is ok to vent a bit. Despite all the glowing reports, I am so very frustrated. Just when I think I've made progress, it happens. Pain, swelling and stiffness galore. It is very mentally exhausting. I'm trying to get back to a normal life but it is taking forever. I need to...
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    TKR Odd sensations

    So, for some reason, last two days I have been in pain. Very stiff and sore. Whole leg hurts. This really is an up and down recovery.
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    TKR Odd sensations

    Had my 3 month follow up yesterday. X-rays were great. Doc had me demonstrate a few things. Happy with the extension and was shocked to see how far I can bend the new knee. His words, "awww, come on". Meant in a good way. He has confirmed all I am experiencing is normal and that it will...
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    TKR Odd sensations

    @kneeper I was looking to plan a short trip down south to visit a relative in March. Nothing to strenuous but I do have to fly. I haven't booked anything yet because I want to see how I feel in another 4 weeks. I have my 3 month post op appointment with the OS this Wednesday. I am curious...
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    TKR Odd sensations

    @Sara61 I am in the Northeast, and while it has not been brutally cold, it certainly isn't balmy. A rainy day gives me more stiffness, more pain. Severe cold as well. My PT gave me a great illustration. If you go outside in cold weather without a glove on, how hard is it to close your hand...
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    TKR Odd sensations

    I'm really struggling with how long this is taking. I never, in my wildest dreams, thought I would still be struggling with pain at 3 months.
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    TKR Odd sensations

    Happy New Year to all here. Today marks three months since my RTKR. The holidays were tough. So busy, so much running around, standing, etc. I am really feeling it. My knee has pain in all different areas, very stiff. I also find that when I do a lot, the entire leg hurts. I guess using...
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    TKR Odd sensations

    I just read in another recovery thread that the knee giving way sensation has to do with the body adjusting to the new knee. I must admit this is the most unsettling feeling for me. I'm trying not to over-think it. There are so many weird feelings with this recovery. I never know what to expect.
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    TKR Odd sensations

    Reading these forums has been helpful. It is comforting to know that many others have experienced many of the same things I am experiencing. I severely underestimated the recovery time for this surgery and my doc, although amazing, did not prepare me. Somehow I thought 6-8 weeks I would be...

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