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    TKR 2 yrs 6 months Post Op.....my thoughts

    I received the email from Bone Smart recently and decided it would be good to post my thoughts and experiences in the hope they may help other TKR members. The first year was difficult - I am also a below knee amputee (left leg) and TKR right leg so my recovery has been challenging so say the...
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    TKR Scared...

    Thanks Leonie, I intend to start at the week-end when my husband is available. Communicating with the other side of the world is bringing back memories for me as my daughter lived in Sydney until last summer - we visited Australia twice and loved it!
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    TKR Scared...

    Thanks Toothfairy I also will be 7 weeks post-op when I get back in my car and like you I intend to take it slowly. :thankyou:
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    TKR Scared...

    6 weeks 4 days post-op TKR - I'm so happy to report my infection has cleared up and it was superficial! I have started gentle exercise and am managing pain well at the moment, although no two days are the same. My consultant was a little concerned about my 'mental' attitude and I admit I have...
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    would appreciate your comments

    Apologies it should read www.itsnotbeenkneesy.wordpress.com
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    would appreciate your comments

    See new link below
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    TKR Scared...

    TKR 22/7/3 After the physio 'over exercising' debacle, I now have a wound infection. Our little dog jumped on my knee and I felt a 'scratch' through my trousers but on inspection skin did not appear to be broken. 2 days later I have a clear infection - small but nevertheless there. I panicked...
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    TKR Dip in optimism

    TKR Post-op 5weeks 2 days. Saw my consultant this evening and received another set back. I have a small infection on the site of my healing wound. All exertion on hold and I was only just getting back from over exertion at physio! I am on a massive dose of anti-biotics which make me feel...
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    TKR Dip in optimism

    Thank you for your words of wisdom! This experience is certainly teaching me to be patient. The dips if confidence/optimism do worry me as I am normally a 'glass half full' type of person. Rest, rest and more rest seems to be the common them:)
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    TKR Dip in optimism

    TKR Post-Op 5 weeks. Pain if def more under control - medication reduced which makes me feel better. Unfortunately had another 'blip' when out little dog jumped on my knee (first time since op) I felt a little scratch but as it was not on bare skin and the skin didn't seem broken I didn't...
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    TKR Dip in optimism

    TKR - post op 4 weeks. Didn't think this time last week that I would be feeling as positive as I feel today. Despite the 'over enthusiasm' of my physio on my first visit resulting in a 10 day melt down from me I returned for a second session last Thursday and it was ok. I only did what was...
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    TKR Dip in optimism

    Thanks, will def ice more and elevate properly! Just back from 2nd Physio session. Totally different approach today much more slowly, softly regime. Got 95 degree bend which I was very surprised about considering the past 10 days. Feeling much more positive :SUNsmile:
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    TKR Dip in optimism

    Hi all, I'm so glad I found this site! Pain levels after taking meds are 1-2 but rise to 8-9 before. I am prescribed Tramadol 50mg twice daily (however I don't take any longer because I don't like how they make me feel) Codiene Phosphate 60mg up to 4 times daily (again I don't take more than...
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    TKR Dip in optimism

    Thanks for your words of wisdom I'm used to being active and independent so I am also an 'impatient patient' I am however going to listen to my body not just accept the the physio always knows best!
  15. M

    TKR Dip in optimism

    LTKR 22/7/13 felt I was doing well had first physio on 01/08/13 however developed a really bad pain following this (outer knee) had to contact consultant as it got worse and I couldnt exercise at all. He diagnosed 'over exercise' at physio and told me to stop all exercise apart from gravity knee...
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