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I had my left TKR on July 13, 2009 and seem to be doing well. I had the right TKR on May 29, 2007 and all went well with it. I came home on Thursday, July 16th. swelling has been minimal following both surgeries. Home health is working with me and physical therapy started last Monday. PT will be here three days a week for three or four weeks. So far this one is much easier than the right and I did well with the right one. On Monday I was at 105° flex. I have had the CPM up to 125° since then. I do have to start at a lesser flex and work my way up to the 125°. Pain has been at a minimum so far and I can sleep through the night. Most of the time I don't need a pillow between my knees to sleep. I do take one Norco at bedtime. Unless I have PT I only take one Norco per day. The PT calls me before he comes out and I take a Norco to help me relax when he is doing the therapy. I will be going back to the doctor on Monday to get the staples out.
My doctor's policy is I am weight bearing as tolerated but will use a walker for six weeks and then a cane for an additional six. I take one 325 mg aspirin for blood thinner twice a day for 30 days.
Jeeper
My doctor's policy is I am weight bearing as tolerated but will use a walker for six weeks and then a cane for an additional six. I take one 325 mg aspirin for blood thinner twice a day for 30 days.
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