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  1. Vansan

    TKR Steri strip tape still on going on 4 weeks post op

    Thanks for responses Well its been 3 months after knee replacement and I walked outside almost a mile last week [emoji3] But I have a question. I am having horrible stomach cramping every day all day long with diareaha. I can only digest bland foods Like baked potato and yogurt and eggs My...
  2. Vansan

    TKR Steri strip tape still on going on 4 weeks post op

    Well I am at 11 weeks now. I am feeling like I should be further along than I am My Flexion is about 110. I am still not able to walk much. I would like to go outside for at least 1/2 mile walk but if I do I am in a lot of pain. Doing PT 2 times a week Sent from my iPhone...
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    TKR Steri strip tape still on going on 4 weeks post op

    @Celle thank you Celle and sorry about the new thread. I asked my home visiting nurse initially about the steri strips. I also asked the surgeons assistant They said to remove it I am trying to gently remove in the shower but it is still on and I don’t want to pull it and disturb the...
  4. Vansan

    TKR Steri strip tape still on going on 4 weeks post op

    My steri tape is still on the incision The nurse said it needs to fall off by itself Has anyone else had tape on that long ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  5. Vansan

    TKR Steri strip tape still on going on 4 weeks post op

    Its is day 9 of post op and I have to get up every hour to go to the bathroom. Also urge to Urinate has increased. Is this temporary ? I have had UTI is past. But this is different. I am drinking a normal amount of liquids Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    TKR Steri strip tape still on going on 4 weeks post op

    Well I made it. Had saphenous block And it has been 9 hours since I got out of recovery room. Had general anaesthesia. The nurse tried to get me to stand at 4 hours but blood pressure was to low and i was dizzy. My leg and foot is still numb. Just got 5mg of Oxycodone. I think I...
  7. Vansan

    Yikes Knee Replacement tomorrow

    Thanks everyone for your support. It really helps In preop now. See you on other side Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Yikes Knee Replacement tomorrow

    Well here I am its tomorrow at 10:30. I am pretty terrified Hope I can do this [emoji1317] My anxiety is high Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  9. Vansan

    Surgery Scheduled for 0715 Monday!!

    @Momma-me Best of luck to you. I am right there with you My TKR is tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  10. Vansan

    Pre- Op Questions???

    @Bebob Hi I am interested to know how did you on your side I can not sleep on my back ever I am a stomach and side sleeper. My TKR is in 10 days Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  11. Vansan

    AV Block on EKG TKR surgery prescreening

    The prescreening nurse told me I had a benign AV Block after I had my EKG at pre-screening last week. She said they would the compare the EKG to my last EKG that I had with my primary care 2 months ago at my annual physical. I have not heard anything more. But just another thought: I am...
  12. Vansan

    TKR and Alcohol

    Had my pre-screening appointment and the nurse went over all my supplements. Fish Oil Vitamin D , etc. She said not a drop of alcohol 2 weeks prior to surgery. I asked if I could have 1 or 2 drinks the week before surgery at my Dad 94th birthday party. She said NO. Anyone experience this ...
  13. Vansan

    2019 April Rainbows - Are you having knee surgery in April?

    Hi. My RTKR is April 29th. I am not in much pain but both knees have not much cartilage left I am still pretty active my had to limit my activities Still freaked out about Spinal and Femoral block Thinking I may ask for General My pre op is April 8th Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    TKR JDinCT Recovery Thread

    @JDinCT. So happy to hear about your progress. Sounds like you are doing amazing. You said the epidural made you anxious I am a very anxious person to begin with Was there anything they could live you for anxiety during that time. ? I would need it or may go into a panic attack. I am...
  15. Vansan

    Spinal with Femoral Block and Sciatica

    @boneweary I don think I can thank you enough. I keep rereading your post. You have made me feel so much better. I started obsessing about the spinal from the minute it came out of the surgeons mouth. Your words are SUCH a huge inspiration to me. I just want to hug you for taking the...
  16. Vansan

    First Surgical Consult - PKR Recommendation

    @JDinCT. Best of luck with your surgery. Thanks for your Support. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  17. Vansan

    Trying to decide what to do

    @JDinCT Thanks JD. I did have my MRI. It showed moderate to serve OA I thought I would be in more pain than this with almost bone on bone. I am going to get a TKR after seeing 4 doctors. It seems to make the most sense. Although I am quite nervous about being awake for the...
  18. Vansan

    Spinal with Femoral Block and Sciatica

    @Mollymax Thanks so much. That makes me feel better Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  19. Vansan

    Spinal with Femoral Block and Sciatica

    @Josephine. Thanks so much for your feedback. You make me feel better Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  20. Vansan

    Spinal with Femoral Block and Sciatica

    So I met with the surgeon yesterday and the Dr wants to do a spinal with femoral block.I am scared that I will be awake although he says no, I will not be awake. I have read from others where they did wake up. I have horrible anxiety disorder. I just don’t want to be awake. He reassured me...

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