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    TKR Ann's new knee is a done deal

    Thanks for your kind words. It's hard to know how to think about this... I guess I am still healing. I want to be done! I'm so afraid that if I stop exercising I'll loose what little strength/mobility that I have. I couldn't possibly have another surgery, although I see how that would look...
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    TKR Ann's new knee is a done deal

    Hi everyone - I had my TKR almost a year ago now. I had a very long recovery, a manipulation at 6 weeks, terrible tendinitis in the bicep tendon (ongoing), 4 months out of work, then part-time for the rest of the school year (I teach first grade). The summer was not pain free by any means but...
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    TKR Ann's new knee is a done deal

    Thanks for your suggestions @Celle. I ended up having the manipulation last Friday, so almost a week ago. I had a femoral nerve block and general anesthesia. The doctor said the knee bent to 125 degrees. It was very painful after the block wore off - the next morning. But it was great to be...
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    TKR Ann's new knee is a done deal

    Hi Everyone, I'm now coming up on 7 weeks post-op and my knee is not cooperating the way I was hoping it would. I've graduated to one crutch most of the time and no crutches some of the time. I have good extension - 1 degree - but the flexion is hanging me up. With a push I have about 86...
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    TKR Ann's new knee is a done deal

    Hi Everyone, I got a new medication, Nucynta. It's narcotic so the pain relief is good but it doesn't upset your stomach. I feel like a different person now that I can eat! Feeling nauseous all the time puts a damper on your spirits. The medicine is expensive - $300 without insurance for 50...
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    TKR Ann's new knee is a done deal

    Thanks so much for your kind reply @Nana moon 27, I really appreciate it. I called my surgeon's office yesterday because the pain meds are making me nauseous. He's ordered a different narcotic med that doesn't bother the stomach. I don't know the name yet but I'll post it when I do in case...
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    TKR Ann's new knee is a done deal

    Thanks very much for the words of support! It is really amazing to me that the medical world (in my experience) doesn't adhere to these basics of getting better that seem so intuitive! The PT that was coming to me is not coming any more. I've moved on to outpatient PT. I went last Friday and...
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    TKR Ann's new knee is a done deal

    Hi everyone, I had TKR on the right knee on the 18th of December. My poor knee was first injured when I was 16 and has endured 7 surgical procedures over the years. In general, I am not one of those people who 'bounces back' quickly. However, I am healthy and a good weight. I've been lurking...
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