Hopeless
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Soooo,, Aug 29 is my right TKR date. It has been a long year. I originally had a date of March 2, but fell on Jan 28 and shattered my right ankle. Emergency surgery next day. Recovery was about 2 X longer than what I expected, and I have permanently, 2, 2-inch long screws, a long metal plate, and about a dozen or so metal pins holding the plate to my tibia. and I have been told by numerous medical people it was much worse than a TKR. Any thoughts on that??
So my biggest fear is Infection in the new knee. and a lifetime of prophylactic antibiotics as they increase the risk of C. diff ???
I plan to go to a rehab facility since my home is just too tiny for a 2nd person here.
Also they say I "must" wear the calf pumps for 2 weeks post op even though insurance won't pay for them. Thoughts?
So my biggest fear is Infection in the new knee. and a lifetime of prophylactic antibiotics as they increase the risk of C. diff ???
I plan to go to a rehab facility since my home is just too tiny for a 2nd person here.
Also they say I "must" wear the calf pumps for 2 weeks post op even though insurance won't pay for them. Thoughts?
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