TKR 2023 June Sunbeams

[mgraf1080]

How do I join your Group?
I am having left knee tkr on 6/20/23
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[Jockette]

Hi and Welcome!

You have been added to the June surgery group:

2023 June Sunbeams - Are you having Knee Surgery in June?

Welcome to our latest and all June Sunbeams! If you're having surgery in the month of June, I hope you'll join our June Sunbeams for a bright start to your life with your new joint!Your fellow Sunbeams will help you along the way with warm hugs and lots of support! We have found that surgery...

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Here’s some pre op information for you:

If you are at the stage where you have joint pain but don't know for sure if you are ready to have surgery, these links may help:
Score Chart: How bad is my arthritic knee?
Choosing a surgeon and a prosthesis
BMI Calculator - What to do if your surgeon says you're too heavy for joint replacement surgery
Longevity of implants and revisions: How long will my new joint last?

If you are at the stage where you are planning to have surgery but are looking for information so you can be better prepared for what is to come, take a look at these links:
Recovery Aids: A comprehensive list for hospital and home
Recliner Chairs: Things you need to know if buying one for your recovery
Pre-Op Interviews: What's involved?

And if you want to picture what your life might be like with a replaced knee, take a look at the posts and threads from other BoneSmarties provided in this link:
Stories of amazing knee recoveries