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2014 March Musketeers - Are you having knee surgery in March?

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Just found this site, so I don't know exactly how to use it yet. I'm scheduled for both knees to be replaced on March 12. Feeling apprehensive as I try to prepare...I am grateful for all the posts everyone is making that will help me during the weeks to come and following surgery. I have mixed feelings about doing 1 at a time or both at once.
 
Welcome, chandler! So glad you joined us. The best thing to do is to start a thread of your own in the pre-op forum and start telling us a bit more about yourself and your situation. We love getting to know our members better. Also.....take some time to read some of the threads in pre- and post-op. And reading in our BoneSmart Library is always recommended (tab at the top of the page). Just do some cruising around the BoneSmart forums and you'll get the idea. Don't hesitate to ask any questions that pop us as you await your surgery date.
 
I have brought forward this month's list so that you can easily see who your surgical buddies are.

Welcome to our latest and all March Musketeers!

[Bonesmart.org] 2014 March Musketeers - Are you having knee surgery in March?


Feel free post your surgery date in this thread, and I will add you to the list. However, please start a thread of your own in the Pre-Op Hip Section to post comments and share your journey toward knee replacement. Here's the link that gives you the instructions you need to do this: Starting a new thread and posting

03 March 14 @Snowysmom (bilateral), @Leebee
04 March 14 @jemimaj
05 March 14 @Derby
06 March 14 @McMimi
10 March 14 @suzzee2000 (bilateral), @Taylor2
12 March 14 @Brylee'sDad (partial), @chandler (bilateral)
13 March 14 @NewMoM
17 March 14 @Jude2 (her second)
18 March 14 @knagrrrl (bilateral)
19 March 14 @kzjay, @rene499
20 March 14 @VancouverUSAgal
25 March 14 @ParamedicGirl, @tschrade (his/her first), @benbro87
26 March 14 @Racewalker45
31 March 14 @Mbone
 
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I am having a TKR on March 5. Three weeks from today! Nervous but hoping to be pain free and able to keep up with my family afterwards :)
 
I'm scheduled for LTK on March 10th. Will have to get the right done as well, but will wait 6 months to a year for that. This is kind of daunting for me - I live alone in a 2 story house and am used to being independent.
I am really looking forward to the final result.
 
[Bonesmart.org] 2014 March Musketeers - Are you having knee surgery in March?
@Taylor2, you have been officially added to the March surgery list!

Please start a thread of your own in the proper forum. Here is the link that gives you the instructions you need to do this: Starting a new thread and posting

By starting your own thread, you and your questions and concerns will receive the attention they deserve. I look forward to seeing your first post.
 
@referee54 Yay!!! I can't wait to learn the secret handshake!!! I know I won't regret having my "BTKR"! Every time I have to walk at all, I think ok....I am one day closer to my new life! I'm so excited but scared at the same time! I know everyone feels the same way...and I am so thankful to have "found" this site!! BTW...Thanks again for your support!!! I have a million questions but, I keep researching to see if someone else has already answered somewhere.
 
@suzzee2000 It can be a challenge, as a BTKR means you do not have a non-surgical knee, but you will be glad that you had it done "in one fell swoop", as was said in Macbeth.

suzzee2000 said:
I'm so excited but scared at the same time!
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It is indeed how I felt and I would say that most of us felt---an amalgam of emotions---but you will soon be on the "Other Side" and recovering---not only from surgery, but you will be recovering the pain-free life that you have lost for a while!

suzzee2000 said:
I have a million questions
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Keep firing away with those questions---we will get you the right answers!
 
@Mad Rocker, I am so glad to hear from you. I was concerned about you. I am so glad finally you are getting it done. I am so happy for you. Keep in tough I know its been ruff but now in just a short time you can start getting your life back. Take care. Tashia
 
@McMimi ....you are 4 days ahead of me!! Good Luck with your Surgery and Recovery! As the days seem longer and the pain increases....I sooooo am ready to do this !!!! Lets stay in touch!!!
 
@McMimi ... my RTKR is scheduled for March 5. I've got a list a mile long of things to get ready before my big day! It is great to read how people's lives have improved after TKR. I'm so anxious to get my active life back. It's been too long! Good luck!
 
Suzzee, funny you should say that as the pain increases, you are more ready. Today was one of those days for me -- I probably did too much, trying to get things "in order". But it took a pretty strong pain pill to get things under control, and reminded me exactly why I'm doing this. Finally, tonight, I'm not near tears as I was most of the afternoon. I wish I could fast-forward, but I'm getting more ready by the day! McMimi, please keep us posted to let us know how things go. I'll be going in 7 days after you. We'll lean on each other -- pun intended! lol
 
[Bonesmart.org] 2014 March Musketeers - Are you having knee surgery in March?
@McMimi and @Leebee, you have both been added to the March surgery list!

If you have'nt done so, please start a thread of your own in the proper forum. Here is the link that gives you the instructions you need to do this: Starting a new thread and posting

By starting your own thread, you and your questions and concerns will receive the attention they deserve. I look forward to seeing your first post.
 
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