TKR From 30 - 90 rom and wanting more

[Pjmc]

I would love to hear from more people that have limited rom . Mine is at 90 . I am told this is the hand I am dealt live with . I want to get past my anger and frustration having trouble doing so . I do try to change my focus to what is better . Truth is not sure what is I never had the lack of confidence in walking I did after this operation .

 

[kneeper]

My guess is I have about 115--I don't know if you'd consider that limited. But for me it is an improvement on what I had pre-op. I'd hoped for more, but given my many years of limited rom I'm taking what I can get.
I wish you had a better outcome. But I still think you might get a few more degrees. I know I improved a couple of degrees between 5-6 months. And I do know what bend I got became "easier" over the course of the first year.

 

[Pjmc]

@kneeper 115 does sound really good . At 115 you are able to do everything aren't you ?

 

[Pjmc]

I took the swabs if my wound to my GP tonight , to send to Lab for culture .
I also found the site to rate my surgeon others as well . I took the step and rated i him . I was not dishonest tried to only stick to the true facts . I feel bad but since he dumped me I feel it is time for me to turn the page . Get on with healing . I took the survey for my second opinion dr and PT too. I am going to work on doing better. I see the cardiologist for first time on Thursday .
Then if all goes well I travel to Pittsburgh to see our grand babies .

 

[kneeper]

Yes, I feel like I can do everything I need to--if it wasn't for the other knee.

 

[Pjmc]

Finally Miss gloom and doom a.k.a as me has a positive post . Today for the first time since 1977 I was able to pedal the exercise bike full rotation backwards and front wards . I am so surprised . I am giving props to @saltyal for telling me to walk up steps backwards . After doing that today I immediately went to bike and got the surprise of my life . I am so thrilled and in disbelief . I am thanking God for this . I had so many rough times through this surgery . I am not giving credit to the surgeon that no longer is my Dr. I have not been to PT since before Thanksgiving Nov. 2013. I do have the seat almost raised to ceiling level but it works Going up steps backwards really is easy for me too . Forgot to give credit to @miss crinkle wood For telling me about the Tumeric for inflammation . It helped .thanks to the information on this forum . I have learned so much from it . I was not told many things prior to my operation . I am very grateful to everyone that has given me encouragement .

 

[saltyal]

.... isn't it amazing how these little victories make us feel so much better? ..... getting those first few forward revolutions on my exerbike almost made me cry with joy!
Cheers, Al

 

[Pumpkin]

Glad to read you are making progress, it has been a long slog for you. Good luck at the cardiologist, and that you are cleared to see your Grandbabies.

 

[Pjmc]

Thanks @Pumpkln you have been such a help to me too . Yes, cardiologist was very positive . I am not worrying about that anymore like I had been . I spent Last Thursday - Sunday in Pittsburgh with the grand babies the 7 month old and six year old . I know being with them for days and not just a few hours helped perk me up also .

 

[Pjmc]

I want to try a pain clinic to get some peace from pain.
At the same time I am so sick of taking pills .
I am still a mess not the success story so many have .

 

[Pjmc]

It was suggested I ask the Bone smarties for help in finding an excellent ortho . I am in Central Pa. @Jamie do you have info on Orthos ?

I am able to travel a far as Pittsburgh . I have family there.
Thanks,

 

[Jamie]

Here is a revision surgeon for you to check out:

broken link removed: https://www.upmc.com/services/orthopaedics/experts/pages/joint-replacement-experts.aspx
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

You may be able to find other possible surgeons using our BoneSmart Clinic Locator (link at the top of the page).

 

[Pjmc]

Thanks @Jamie
I am kicking myself and crying as the Dr. Under him I went to twice.
He said he would do my surgery .
I stupidly went back to local ortho and had him do the operation .
This just adds to my regrets. The if only , questioning why I made the wrong decision .

 

[Jamie]

Don't beat yourself up, hon. The important thing is to focus on how to make things better. Getting to another doctor is the first step. We're with you!!!

 

[Pjmc]

Thank you so very much .

The floodgates opened . I was such a strong person before this surgery .
When I say it broke me it has .

I wanted so much to be the success story .

 

[Jamie]

Just remember, your story is not over yet......there are more chapters to be written. So please do NOT give up hope!!!

 

[Pjmc]

Truth is I regret having the surgery . I am still in constant pain . Something is wrong with me . Most everyone says they are glad they did it and their lives moved on . I am stuck in painville , on agony street .
I have tried to do better . Painted on the smile .
I could not even try to start a job . I am a mess .

 

[Pumpkin]

Sorry to hear you are having such pain. Have you started looking for revisionists in your area to consult with. They are best to sort things out.
Good luck!

 

[Jamie]

I agree. Please don't let yourself become so despondent that you no longer try to find someone to help you. Sometimes it takes a while to connect with the right doctor, but you must keep looking.

 

[Pjmc]

@Pumpkln
I have started looking into it but have not made calls or followed through .
@Jamie you are right I will have to straighten up.
I am trying to make the call to the revisionist you gave me info on . Still having a hard time with the fact that I had an ortho for over 5 years that he could cut me up like this and then dump me when I need help .
It seems most everyone else has great recovery stories and move on . Here I am just stuck .
My GP is not helpful she gave me the lecture that I should not have expectations and to never complain.