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TKR Amy 5 weeks after
Hi Bill - I'm just checking in to see how you are doing. We had surgery about 2 weeks apart. My RTKR was April 2, 2012. I am just getting ready to go back to work. I feel pretty good, my bend is approx 90-105 depending on how they measure. I'm a little discouraged with the bend, was hoping for...- kirsty
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TKR Bill's TKR: trying to get fit 5 weeks
Hi - I had my TKR surgery April 22nd. Week 4 today. I found that when I push myself and do too much my knee becomes swollen and painful causing me to rest for a day. After resting for a day I can then push again for a day or two and this seems to work well. I am still taking the pain meds, tried...- kirsty
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR PT wants 110 degree bend
Thanks to everyone for the responses. I did talk to my PT letting him know nicely that he was pushing too hard. He has since backed up a little and is working with me at my pace (gentle stretches and pressure). Today is week 2 and I feel pretty good. Flexon is slowly getting better, staples...- kirsty
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Would welcome support...
Hi - It sounds like you are doing fine! I had my TKR done 2 weeks ago. When my PT started last week I couldn't lift even my heel off the bed. My thigh muscles were just too weak. Now a week later and I can do leg lifts no problem. I try to push myself a little each day, doing my PT exercises...- kirsty
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TKR PT wants 110 degree bend
Hi - I just has TKR 7 days ago. So far things have gone well for me. I was up and walking to the bathroom with the walker on the night of surgery which suprised the nurses. The hardest part for me thus far is getting tired easily. I get up do my PT exercises, walk and maybe unload the dish...- kirsty
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