Josie1054
junior member
- Joined
- Feb 15, 2020
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- 69
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- United States
- Gender
- Female
I discovered these boards a few weeks ago and feel like I’m headed in the right direction.
i appreciate all the words of wisdom and first-hand experience shared by everyone. I had a L TKR on 22 Jan. Surgery went well, have a great surgeon and his team is wonderful as well. As mentioned by others, the first 2-3 weeks saw many ups and downs, lots of tears but am so well supported by a patient and understanding hubby. I also have a sister (younger) who has gone through a L TKR as well and we talk frequently. Am lucky. Have been going to PT for three weeks now and have three to go. It seems to be going okay though my biggest hurdle at the moment is trying to “lose” the rocking gait I developed after years of knee pain. It’s been a struggle. I also try to deal with the pain, esp after PT and very active days, with elevation and icing, as well as Naprosyn and the occasional hydrocodone (mostly as night). My surgeon had me on 30 days of Celebrex which was up yesterday. Sorry to go on and on...I appreciate all of you and your shared experiences.
All the best.
i appreciate all the words of wisdom and first-hand experience shared by everyone. I had a L TKR on 22 Jan. Surgery went well, have a great surgeon and his team is wonderful as well. As mentioned by others, the first 2-3 weeks saw many ups and downs, lots of tears but am so well supported by a patient and understanding hubby. I also have a sister (younger) who has gone through a L TKR as well and we talk frequently. Am lucky. Have been going to PT for three weeks now and have three to go. It seems to be going okay though my biggest hurdle at the moment is trying to “lose” the rocking gait I developed after years of knee pain. It’s been a struggle. I also try to deal with the pain, esp after PT and very active days, with elevation and icing, as well as Naprosyn and the occasional hydrocodone (mostly as night). My surgeon had me on 30 days of Celebrex which was up yesterday. Sorry to go on and on...I appreciate all of you and your shared experiences.
All the best.