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Revision TKR Mamie's Recovery Thread
Hello Carol Anna, I cannot see where I replied to you, and I am deeply sorry. Complications and more surgery have kept my plate full. I agree with you and say that we as patients are not given enough information when considering these heavy surgeries. I suppose the surgeons don't want to scare...- Mamie
- Post #382
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Revision TKR Mamie's Recovery Thread
Greetings, Layla! I owe you an apology as well. I have just had so many issues, one behind the other and recent tests, diagnoses, and surgery, that I have fallen behind everywhere. This group is important to me, and I did not mean to fall behind. Your support is critical and well appreciated...- Mamie
- Post #381
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Revision TKR Mamie's Recovery Thread
Thank you too, CricketHip. I am sorry about not replying to you as well. I am ten days post-op from abdominal surgery and pump replacement and have struggled to heal, but all stems back to my knee revision. Instead of Buyer Beware, there should be s sign stating Patients Beware! I won't give up...- Mamie
- Post #380
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Revision TKR Mamie's Recovery Thread
Hello Hip4Life. I am sorry about not replying. I had a bit of a setback in another surgery but its cause comes from my nightmarish knee revision. There are so many jobs we have as a patient in any circumstances. I am sad your dad went through his trouble but greatly satisfied that he found...- Mamie
- Post #379
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Revision TKR Mamie's Recovery Thread
Good morning All, I just wanted to update my status. My surgery for a total left knee revision did not go well complicated by blood clots and leg sores that would not heal. Finally I found a dermatologist who put me on a potent steroid ointment and for the first time in nearly two years...- Mamie
- Post #374
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Finally On The Recovery Side
Mersada, I’m really happy you know what needs to be done and continue to give it your best. That’s not always easy. No one but you live in whatever pain you endure nor can anyone do our routines in life to manage what you have successfully accomplished so far. Don’t forget to remind yourself of...- Mamie
- Post #273
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Finally On The Recovery Side
It seems we all have something we could have done better, but while living in the moment, it's difficult to be perfect! Especially where there is pain. I hope your recovery continues to go well. Mamie- Mamie
- Post #270
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Finally On The Recovery Side
Has everything gone well for you? I’ve read to see you are doing well and that’s such great news. I pray it continues to be a recovery with total success for years to come. Mamie- Mamie
- Post #266
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Wrong Sized Implant?
Howdy Dogtiredknees I’m with everyone here. You are the surgeons boss. I’ve learned the hard way what to do and that’s too late once the wrong surgeon is on board. Ask for a few patients to see what their experiences have been. Ask how many of these procedures has he done. What is his percentage...- Mamie
- Post #176
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Finally On The Recovery Side
Hello Mersada I don’t belong in this area but read your post and wanted at this late hour to wish you happy dreams. I’m not sure which side of the country you are but I’m on the west coast. My group is knee revisions. You are in my prayers and many others. Soon you’ll be doing the twist. Mamie- Mamie
- Post #264
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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Hip Infection* Hip revision
Oh, Windy City, I am so sorry to hear about the issues of leaky legs. I faced this seemingly exact problem and finally saw someone to help me. In my case, the surgeon damaged my lymph nodes, and it caused fluid back up with terrible swelling. As a result, blisters were all over the leg, and then...- Mamie
- Post #48
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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Hip Infection* Hip revision
Hello Windy City. It’s so nice to see you appear a bit less stressed. You have every reason and right to be so, but believe me that anger hurts your very self. So, it’s good to see you chatting so much with everyone. Josephine and Jamie are great supporters and helped me get through my anger and...- Mamie
- Post #45
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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Revision TKR Mamie's Recovery Thread
Good morning, Hip4Life, I could not see that I had replied to your comments and wanted to thank you for allowing me to feel I could share the heavy burdens in my heart. I try to be strong and think I manage at most times to stand tall, but it is not always easy. No one ever told me of...- Mamie
- Post #371
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Revision TKR Mamie's Recovery Thread
Good Morning, Everyone! I hope I have not missed anyone today. I may be out the next two days with a difficult few days in tests. Some day I am praying that answers are found for why my leg just won't heal. Surgeons like mine should not be allowed to operate if they cut and run. Mine was not...- Mamie
- Post #370
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Revision TKR Mamie's Recovery Thread
Howdy @Dizzy! I hope you come back. You have so many lovely ways about your support. Besides, we all would love to see your presence again. This group allows us to feel like family, sharing the truths about our problems so others may avoid the bad challenges that are definitely around any...- Mamie
- Post #368
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Revision TKR Mamie's Recovery Thread
Thank you, @Sun catcher, I do not know how I missed your great suggestion, and yes, I have tried to see someone in the UW orthopedics, but a referral is needed. Also, it isn't easy to go anywhere here for a second opinion if they know the original surgeon. It happened to me before, and everyone...- Mamie
- Post #367
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Wrong Sized Implant?
Good afternoon, Catalien45 and Dogtiredknees! What a relief to read your getting better Catalien45, and looking forward to the Spring and Summer activities. I am praying that the same is true for dogtiredknees and myself. And actually everyone enduring the long journey we are all on. It's...- Mamie
- Post #163
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Wrong Sized Implant?
Good luck to you, dogtiredknees. I know from experience that Jamie's advice is one to hear. My knee looked large after my first surgery, and it was the first thing a second opinion surgeon said to me. X-rays or other means such as MRI or Cat Scan for looking at your knees is the only way to...- Mamie
- Post #162
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Wrong Sized Implant?
@DogTiredKnees I’m so sad you are going through this problem. Jamie is absolutely right about getting a second opinion. My original surgery was a bad one also from the size being incorrect. I did go for another opinion and it helped shed light on many questions. Don’t ignore the problem. I did...- Mamie
- Post #160
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Wrong Sized Implant?
Thanks, Dogtiredknees. I’m going through another bad patch but I will get there one of these days. I think of you and your tag name and it always makes me laugh as I can sure agree with that. But, I have wondered just how many dog tired knees are in this great group! Thanks for the laugh...- Mamie
- Post #159
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
