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  1. Glamg1979

    TKR Timetolive's Nov 9th TKR Post -OP<<

    Very good news indeed!! So good to hear from you and that things are going well. My 1 yr anniversary on R knee was October 28th. I too get the swelling at night and some soft tissue irritation but I will take it any day over that bone on bone pain. Thank you for your support and kindness during...
  2. Glamg1979

    TKR Can't believe it has been a year!!

    My 1st anniversary of my right TKR is about 10 days away!! Left TKR was 7 months ago. These knees are amazing!! I still marvel at times that I am not hurting! Yes I can tell that there is a difference from the real thing but honestly it's not much to have to deal with. Most mornings knees are...
  3. Glamg1979

    Is aspirin really adequate for blood-clot prevention?

    I had Aspirin for both my TKR's per Mayo Clinic's protocol. My surgeon said their studies showed blood thinners such as warfarin, Xarelto, etc could cause more problems post-op. Such as bleeding into the surgical site causing infection or the need to reoperate because of hematomas. I was...
  4. Glamg1979

    TKR Timetolive's Nov 9th TKR Post -OP<<

    Decided to check in and I see you took a spill!! Amen, worst nightmare come true!!! Sorry for the loss of your MIL. So glad the knee held up and you are doing better. My knees are spectacular Enjoying life again.
  5. Glamg1979

    TKR Glamg1979 Has a Brand New Left Knee!!

    Hi @Timetolive, I am officially 9 months out from the first knee (R)and 4 months out with the second (L). Both knees are doing pretty good but right one keeps swelling and it is quite annoying. Most days I wear a compression sleeve on the Right knee and that helps a lot. I recently read it can...
  6. Glamg1979

    TKR Glamg1979 Has a Brand New Left Knee!!

    Hi Robin!! Oh my goodness I didn't know you were facing a hip replacement too!! No wonder you had your two knees done at the same time. Ugh, sinus infections are horrible. Hope this round of antibiotics will do the trick. Don't know if you would enjoy Florida right now, it is sooooo hot and...
  7. Glamg1979

    TKR Glamg1979 Has a Brand New Left Knee!!

    Hi Marian! How are things going for you ? Won't be long until you have to return to work but sounds like the idea of you on your feet for 20 minutes and then resting for 10 will help a lot. Such a blessing to have supportive co-workers and boss. My R knee, done in October, still swells but the...
  8. Glamg1979

    TKR Glamg1979 Has a Brand New Left Knee!!

    Sorry my mistake. 4 capsules (2000 mg) of Amoxicillin taken 1 hr before appointment. Guess it is right if that is what you take @Timetolive . I am sick to death of all this medical/dental stuff.
  9. Glamg1979

    TKR Glamg1979 Has a Brand New Left Knee!!

    Had a dental filling fall out and cracked a crown. OS prescribed 2000 mg (4 capsules) to be taken one hour before appointment. Does this sound like the right dosage?
  10. Glamg1979

    TKR Glamg1979 Has a Brand New Left Knee!!

    Hi there @Timetolive! I actually had my 8 week post op appointment this morning and x-rays looked picture perfect. My legs feel great and still working on my stamina. Will continue with aqua therapy once a week for the next 6 weeks because I love it. Has helped me a lot. Daughter doing very...
  11. Glamg1979

    Revision TKR Totally recovered at last!

    Hi Marion, I totally understand. I too am the heaviest I have ever been but the idea of tackling weight loss right now is overwhelming.. but so many years of being sedentary has taken it's toll. The days I do my PT in the pool it feels amazing but that is it for me for the rest of the day...
  12. Glamg1979

    Bilateral TKR New on here...PT has become unbearable!

    Some therapists think that is the way to go. We here on Bonesmart say no to aggressive PT. aggressive PT just adds more inflammation and swelling into the mix. Your new knee is to be treated with TLC, the therapist works for you and you need to say no to the painful sadistic exercises and...
  13. Glamg1979

    TKR Glamg1979 Has a Brand New Left Knee!!

    Hi, I love the pool therapy!! Easy to do the exercises and I have a very nice therapist and we chat away during my sessions. My knees are great, but my energy level is really low. I have to keep reminding myself I have had 2 major surgeries in 5 months and the last was just 6 weeks ago. Have...
  14. Glamg1979

    TKR Timetolive's Nov 9th TKR Post -OP<<

    Such a good update and will be very helpful to others contemplating this surgery or are in recovery. I am so sorry your diverticulitis flared on Mother's Day. Can you pinpoint anything that may have set you off? So pleased for you that you have found a compression hose that works for the...
  15. Glamg1979

    Knee Infection Finally Finishing Up

    Hi Peg. I understand your concerns but you do want the best care possible so you can come back 100%. I am assuming you will go to the Arizona facility. I have been going to Mayo Clinic here in Florida for the past 7 years and I love it there. Once you go to Mayo it spoils you and you don't want...
  16. Glamg1979

    Revision TKR Totally recovered at last!

    Hope you have a Happy Mother's Day!! I think you will like the pool therapy. I love it and am going to join the pool for water aerobics twice a week after I finish PT. My right knee still swells after 6 months but left knee doesn't and it has been almost 6 weeks. Every knee is different! I am...
  17. Glamg1979

    Knee Infection Finally Finishing Up

    It is getting to do the "normal" everyday tasks that I too am finding so much joy in. Things that we used to take for granted are now momentous steps in our recovery. Makes me so grateful. I did some baking tonight and I was so happy! Not to long ago I thought I would never be able to bake or...
  18. Glamg1979

    Revision TKR Totally recovered at last!

    Love it!! That is my OS's mantra too. I am especially grateful that my OS was big on pain control, he stressed to me to take my pain meds around the clock and the nurses in the hospital knew that is what he wanted too. Night shift was on it every 3 hours. So thankful you have an excellent OS...
  19. Glamg1979

    TKR Hello again almost 6 years later

    Wonderful report !! :flwrysmile:
  20. Glamg1979

    Revision TKR Totally recovered at last!

    You are doing really well Marion!! :loveshwr:
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