Lounge Doctor

Search results

  1. mollygram

    Just joined and awaiting the DAY

    Here is something that you should remember about your surgeon. These guys became surgeons because they love it. They do beautiful surgery because they want their handiwork to look fabulous and to work well. That is how they get their kudos. They spend hours and hours Learning to do this in...
  2. mollygram

    TKR Mollygram recovery

    Came home yesterday. Wish we could have met. I have met several other Dr. Koonce replacements who seem to be so very happy with his work. I hope you are doing as well. I'm doing pretty darn well myself! Spending most of my time with my knee elevated and iced. Taking my pain meds on schedule I'm...
  3. mollygram

    TKR Mollygram recovery

    @mg5457 I did my preparatory class on Halloween, before my first knee replacement. I will be doing my PT at Centerpoint in Aurora. It was closer than LoneTree. :egypdance: Thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery.:thumb: Thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery.
  4. mollygram

    TKR Mollygram recovery

    @mg5457 Jesse Chrastil (Koonce's partner )
  5. mollygram

    TKR Mollygram recovery

    You guys are just the best! This is probably the best forum I have ever belonged to. Such a wonderful support system you provide :loveshwr: You each are very much appreciated!
  6. mollygram

    TKR Mollygram recovery

    @Mireille Many thanks for your good wishes! :wave: @Red's Mom Appreciate the reminder on the sodium issue. :cool: I might have forgotten with all the other things on my mind. I know you're right about being happy with two new knees! Now just let me get to the other side of the second...
  7. mollygram

    TKR Mollygram recovery

    @mg5457 Surgery scheduled for 11:15 AM. They took me in an hour early for the last surgery, and I was finished about 20 minutes after the surgery was scheduled to start :giggle: It would be OK with me to go in early again as it shortens the anxiety time before surgery :heehee: Who's your OS?
  8. mollygram

    Ice Machine recommendations?

    I am absolutely an ice machine fan! My knee pads attach across the back with wide elastic straps with Velcro on each end. (I,too, am a big girl; and they cover the knee very nicely.) A very cool thing about the kneepads is that the lower part of the kneepad is intended to strap on below the...
  9. mollygram

    TKR Mollygram recovery

    Oh my goodness! I am at Sky Ridge on Monday! :wave: We will be recovery buddies! :happydance:Thank you for your prayers and good wishes! :praying: Back at you!
  10. mollygram

    Lurker turned Scheduled

    Yes! I did both oxycodone and tramadol as well as acetaminophenparticularly in early recovery. Everyone's experience is different. I think you said something about ibuprofen being a favorite of yours. It was a lifesaver for me pre-surgery; but I didn't find it very helpful at all post...
  11. mollygram

    Lurker turned Scheduled

    I have found that ibuprofen works really well for arthritis inflammation; but acetaminophen is incredibly helpful for postsurgical pain. Wishing you the very best surgery and recovery experiences! Sent from my iPad using BoneSmart Forum
  12. mollygram

    Ice Machine recommendations?

    I like the Breg Kodiak polar! I use frozen ice bottles (rotating 9 all totaled. A set of three in the ice machine and two sets of three in the freezer.) That will allow you to have ice on your knee as much of the day and night as you will be using it. Sent from my iPad using BoneSmart Forum
  13. mollygram

    Can synvisc injections help?

    :bored:I waited so long for my knee replacement; and I really wish I had done it sooner. So I had my first knee replacement December 6, 2016. Yes I am still working on recovery (of course.) However, I am satisfied enough that I am going for my second knee replacement (the other knee) tomorrow...
  14. mollygram

    Bilateral TKR 3 months and loving life<

    @Roxy35 I really appreciate your effort to completely describe your pain :swoon:because it helped me find out what's going on with my own knee.:holysheep: @Josephine Ah! Pes Anserine and ITB pain references were spot on for me! Thank you so much for continuing on with your work on this...
  15. mollygram

    Revision TKR Never give up, keep trying, don't settle - that's me, Bonnie

    What a story. You are an inspiration! Your knee looks absolutely wonderful! More importantly, you are finally experiencing what a new knee can do for you. You go girl! Sent from my iPad using BoneSmart Forum
  16. mollygram

    Ossur Cold Rush vs Breg Polar Cube Ice Machine?

    I used a Kodak Polar that I borrowed. It worked great! Whichever one you use, be sure to put a layer of cloth between your skin and the pad from the ice machine. That will help protect from frostbite. Of course you should check your skin periodically as a matter of course. Sent from my iPad...
  17. mollygram

    Nervous, but ready, for Jan. 31 LTKR

    You will need ice packs for ice machine for the extremely useful icing and elevation that really helps during your recovery. Sent from my iPad using BoneSmart Forum
  18. mollygram

    Obsessing!

    Sending good energy your way. You are going to do great! Sent from my iPad using BoneSmart Forum
  19. mollygram

    Doing this as a single person

    It would be best if you could get somebody to come by and get your dog out for you for the first little while. :dogwalk:Otherwise you can board/kennel your dog for a few days. You will want your dog to come home fairly soon because you will be amazed at how a dog kiss can help get you through...
  20. mollygram

    January 17 surgery...

    Welcome to the forum! There is a ton of excellent information here; and loads of folks to support you through your journey. I had my right TKR December 6 and will have my left one January 23. Nobody twisted my arm to go forward with that second one. Having done one, I know I can get through...
Active Antibacterial

BoneSmart #1 Best Blog

The Best Total Knee Replacement Blogs of 2020

Staff online

  • Layla
    Layla
    Staff member since November 20, 2017
  • EalingGran
    EalingGran
    Staff member since January 23, 2024

Members online

Total: 127 (members: 9, guests: 118)

Forum statistics

Threads
65,399
Messages
1,600,108
BoneSmarties
39,478
Latest member
JoeyRamone
Recent bookmarks
1

Latest posts

Back
Top Bottom