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  1. Hopeful

    Two years Out

    I didn't have one bad day. I usually have bad days with that knee. I'm not desparate for answers, I just wish I never had to have the question!!
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    Two years Out

    I have called to make an appointment with him. I will let you know what comes of that but right now I am scheduled for a shoulder replacement so I'm not about to let them do anything more to my knees!!
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    Two years Out

    I had BKR two years ago. One knee healed fabulously and the other one still is painful at times, swells up, and when I try to cross legs when sitting it locks and I hear the old familiar "clicking" sound. Is there anyone out there that has any suggestions or can tell me why this is still...
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    Bilateral TKR Six weeks and still sore

    Still less than ideal :sigh:Three months post BLTKR my right knee is working like a charm. I love it. My left knee is always painful, swollen, tight, and very disappointing. Still not able to go back to work and still not great range of motion. I don't know why the big difference in the two...
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    Bilateral TKR Six weeks and still sore

    I did read them all Jo and thank you, I have finally figured out how to use this website and appreciate your joining the two threads. I do ice and elevate. Rt knee really doing great, left knee painful 24/7???
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    TKR Dawni is on the other side

    I am sorry you are in pain. I know how that feels. The ladies are right, you need to get the pain meds on board! That will be one of the tools to help you to lift your leg. The muscle spasms will start to relax, just make sure they are keeping your pain under control. Everyday will be a little...
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    Bilateral TKR Six weeks and still sore

    Scary.. Today it felt like my new knee was gonna pop out of my skin. I should probably explain this. I had surgery on Dec. 14th and have been staying with a friend as my condo is located up 20 very steep stairs. I did work with my PT the other day and went up and down 7 times in order to get...
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    Bilateral TKR A new life for me - 12/28/11

    Re: A new life for me. Your attitude is so great. You'll keep us all on our toes. (snicker). Well all remind each other to have the patience we need for this journey called recovery. Welcome.
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    TKR So What Is It Going to Take? The Five “P’s” of Recovery

    Thank you so much Tim, those were the exact words I needed to hear. Brilliantly said and wonderfully taken. I love this forum. I am so thankful I have found it. BTKR 12/14/11 and recovery has improved leaps and bounds since joining this forum. I even took a nap today!
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    Bilateral TKR Six weeks and still sore

    Thanks everyone, your support REALLY helps.
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    Bilateral TKR Six weeks and still sore

    Hi Josephine, I am cutting back on OxyCodone, OxyContin, and Percocet. My ROM is between 120-130 depending on how hard my PT pushes on my knees. Usually crying at end of session.this forum has really helped.thank you
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    Bilateral TKR Six weeks and still sore

    Thank you all so much. I'm trying to do too much. I'm not going to let PT kill me again and am reading articles after this reply. Thanks to all!!!!
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    Bilateral TKR Six weeks and still sore

    Anyone out there with words of encouragement? I'm six weeks out and swollen, sore and wondering if it will get any better
  14. Hopeful

    Is it just me????

    No, same for me. I had surgery six weeks ago and I sometimes think knee will pop out of skin. So far, so good. Think of it as medicine or try not to think of it at all. It will be okay. It is better then damaged or des eased hips!!
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    TKR Now two years post op and still recovering from nerve damage

    I Am also having a lot of tightness in my knees after bilateral replacements on 12/14/11. My PT is really painful. Is it scar tissue and will it ever go away? :hissyfit:

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