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  1. nerdgrrl

    TKR Nerdgrrl's knee recovery thread

    Ha! Well, apparently I have been very busy and not posting my monthly milestones. So, I reached my 8 month anniversary a couple weeks ago. Things are going well, except for the lingering swelling. I have found wearing a light compression brace seems to be more effective than icing. My...
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    Revision TKR Anyone have a partial knee replacement?

    Best wishes for the surgery!
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    TKR Nerdgrrl's knee recovery thread

    No worries, @sistersinhim
  4. nerdgrrl

    TKR Nerdgrrl's knee recovery thread

    Well, as of today, I am officially three months out of surgery:spin: I celebrated by putting down moss-out and mole repellent in my yard! :snork: Well, the power was out at work, it wasn't raining, so I seized the opportunity. My house is on the side of a hill and the yard is sloped and...
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    TKR Timetolive's Nov 9th TKR Post -OP<<

    Hi Janis, sorry the diverticulitis is flaring up again! Sheesh! You need a break. We also have a rescue dog. She was very timid and even afraid of the cats (80 lb lab/german shorthair mix) when we got her. It took quite awhile for her to really acclimate and show her true personality, which...
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    TKR Timetolive's Nov 9th TKR Post -OP<<

    As to exercise after work, it depends on the day. I had a day last week where I walked three miles at work, per my phone app. That was a come home and ice and elevate day. Other days I do the bike and light strength exercise. I feel like the bike helps with the swelling, so I do it for 10 to...
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    TKR Timetolive's Nov 9th TKR Post -OP<<

    Took me awhile to catch up on this thread! If you are serious about exploring food sensitivities, you should probably do an elimination diet, and then slowly add foods back in. In the last few years I found out I have a problem with milk protein (think whey, milk, powdered milk, yogurt)...
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    TKR Patellar fracture after TKR - help!<

    Yikes! After hearing that, I will be even more careful about not falling! Not that you fell, but it seems like that would make a chip even more likely. My doc is Dr William Barrett at Valley Medical (Renton). He is quite good, as well, and seems to relish taking on the more complicated...
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    TKR Patellar fracture after TKR - help!<

    Hi SeattleGrandma- I can't offer any advice, but I can offer much sympathy from a fellow Seattlite. I'm in West Seattle. So sorry this has happened. I hope it resolves relatively easily. It seems a little promising that the swelling isn't quite so bad. Do you mind me asking who your surgeon...
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    TKR Nerdgrrl's knee recovery thread

    Hello- Meant to drop in with a progress report on Monday, but finally getting around to it today. So, this past Monday I was 9 weeks out. It was a holiday, so my PT appt was in the morning, instead of after work. I could tell by my slightly better ROM. Cold ROM was 0-125, warmed up ROM was 0-...
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    TKR Timetolive's Nov 9th TKR Post -OP<<

    Sounds like your appointment went very well! Congratulations on getting to drive!! It makes life so much easier to be able to take care of one's own transportation. Now to get your "symptoms" taken care of and you will be golden.
  12. nerdgrrl

    TKR Nerdgrrl's knee recovery thread

    Yes it was a very nice weekend! I wanted to do more, but sort of restrained myself. It's probably good that I feel like I can do more, since that probably means I am just feeling better in general. However, my knee isn't quite there yet. :sigh: Yes, ROM is still good, but even my "warmed...
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    TKR macduf387 has crossed over to recovery - round 2

    Oh dear, good luck that the cellulitis is all cleared up!
  14. nerdgrrl

    TKR Nerdgrrl's knee recovery thread

    Well, that was an eventful weekend, and today was my first half day back at work. I am tired! We went over to a friend's for Christmas dinner on Friday, then Saturday was a trip to the vet for the dog to get a vaccine that was overlooked at her annual exam (no charge from the vet!), and a half...
  15. nerdgrrl

    TKR Nerdgrrl's knee recovery thread

    As it turns out, the theater had a horizontal aisle and the row above it had a rail that was perfect for elevatingmy leg during part of the movie. Only problem was eating too much salty popcorn.
  16. nerdgrrl

    TKR Nerdgrrl's knee recovery thread

    I am still savoring that sandwich! I did pay for it a little in ROM the next day. I lost some extension, but only a couple degrees. I was still under 5. I did gain a couple degrees on the flexion. So, all in all, my big day was worth it, I think. Tomorrow, I have another big day. Going...
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    TKR Megan post surgery progress 11/16/15

    Wow, Megan, we had surgery the same day, and I still have another week off to go. I can't imagine trying to pull off a full work day yet. When I go back, the first two weeks will be half time, which I hope will be no problem by the end of the second week. Make sure you get lots of rest...
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    THR YogiHip's Recovery Thread^

    @2scarabs thank you so much for taking time to make such detailed posts. I am nowhere near the advanced practitioner that you and yogihip are, in fact I am probably more of a yoga dabbler. However, I can totally echo what you say about being patient. My doctor did not want me to do anything...
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    TKR Timetolive's Nov 9th TKR Post -OP<<

    Hah! I love those electronic charts, too! I get a little annoyed when a doctors office doesn't have it (like my orthopedist). On the other hand, the ortho's office is quite responsive when I call. So, sorry you have had that nausea and diarrhea on top of everything else! I'm glad is is...
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    TKR Nerdgrrl's knee recovery thread

    Well, I overdid it today, but I think it was worth it. I went with my mom to take care of some legal stuff at the bank. I am starting to need to help her with her finances, and this just really needed me to be there to help. So, after 2.5 months of getting the runaround, we got some paperwork...
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