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    TKR Aching during the night

    I am doing very well. I just had the 1st year anniversary of my right knee replacement and am 9 weeks out from my left knee replacement. I would definitely recommend not putting this operation off if you need it. There were too many years with pain I could have avoided. Also, when doing...
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    TKR Aching during the night

    I had to change the date due to having an injection in the knee. My second surgery was August 28.
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    TKR Aching during the night

    I had my first (right) knee replaced in November 2023 and had my left knee replaced a month ago, on August 28th. I feel I am doing well and my range of motion is good and I am starting back to doing chores around the house and will be back to work soon. My only complaint is that at night my...
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    TKR Here we go again!

    Time for #2. I had my right knee replaced last November and now my left knee has given up. I will be have a total knee replacement on Wednesday, July 28. This time it will be outpatient with no hospital stay. How has that gone for others?
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    TKR Constipation

    I could not have asked for better results. My other knee is also bone on bone, but not as bad as the one I had done, and I plan to do that next year when I get enough sick leave saved up.
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    TKR Constipation

    In my opinion, another thing people who do this type of surgery need to consider is how to be successful. I hated doing the therapy exercises lying in bed. I talked to my physical therapist and asked for exercises I could do standing up at the kitchen sink. That change made my recovery so...
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    TKR Constipation

    Thank you for asking! On Monday I will be 5 weeks out and I could not be happier with my results. I just got back from walking .75 of a mile and I did quite a bit in therapy this morning. I am driving again and have done 2 three hour shifts at work. I do have to say that everyone needs to...
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    TKR After Surgery Recovery Process

    I work at the front desk of a senior living facility. The first 2 weeks I will be only doing 3 hour shifts and my employer is very understanding of any accommodations. Plus I miss seeing my residents who ‘mother’ me and will not let me overdo.
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    TKR After Surgery Recovery Process

    I did have my surgery on November 6th and I feel it was a great success. I will be going back to work part time at 4 weeks and am ready for it. This forum was a great help for me and I truly appreciate the advise found here. I did follow the advise about doing my exercises but not letting...
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    TKR Constipation

    When I had bariatric surgery I had tried the Smooth Move tea but it did not help. For this surgery I did find success by including Colace 2 in 1. There was no pain and now I will need to experiment to see what combinations keep everything operating. Thanks for the help, everyone! I always...
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    TKR Constipation

    Not really a subject I want to talk about but I need help. I had my surgery on 11/6 and almost a week out, but nothing. I drink 64 ounces of water with 2 daily doses of Miralax, I eat an apple a day plus 4-8 prunes. I just had my husband pick up Colace 2 in 1. I have had bariatric surgery so...
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    TKR Constipation

    I had total knee replacement in my right knee yesterday and have a couple questions. For you side sleepers, when can I do that again? I know I will need something between my knees and have the the operated one on top. So hard to sleep on my back. Also, the surgeon said there was so much...
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    2023 November Nimbles - Are you having knee surgery in November

    Monday is the day! I had been scheduled for the end of August but my A1c was high, now that it is down I am raring to go on my first knee replacement on the right side. I tried the app but it would not let me log in.
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    TKR After Surgery Recovery Process

    I was scheduled to have surgery on August 28th, but my pre-op A1c was 8.8. Previously I was taking 5 diabetic meds, but after losing weight went off all. Now I am back on one and will hear tomorrow if the surgeon is willing to go ahead. Bummed out, but I understand... Has anyone else had this...
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    TKR After Surgery Recovery Process

    I am hoping to get back to work part time after 4 weeks. My husband can do flex time and is able to drive me. Also, I have a large open desk at the senior living community I work at and can have my foot raised. I have limited PTO and cannot go without a paycheck. If I can do part time for a...
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