2hips1knee
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I had my right knee replaced March 7th 2022, and it's been a nightmare. Four weeks after having the operation, I had a bowel movement that was black. After going to the nearest hospital to find out the cause, I had tests done, and there was blood in my stool. The medication I was taking for inflammation ( Mobic ) and for blood clots ( Buffered Aspirin ) was the cause. They did a colonoscopy and an endoscopy, and determined I had a duodenal ulcer, which is a tear or perforation in my duodenum. Three clips were needed to close the perforation. I also had to have three blood transfusions because my hemoglobin was down to 7.7, which should be 12 or 13. Needless to say, it didn't help with my recovery from the knee replacement, only able to do some of the exercises. Spent the following week worried about getting my hemoglobin number back to where it should be, it was almost two weeks of inactivity. So, when it was time to see the Dr. who did the surgery, and my flexion not being where he thought it should be, an MUA was scheduled, and I had it done. My knee felt looser the next few days, but I had a PT who believed in the " no pain no gain " thinking, and now my knee feels like before the MUA. I stopped going to see the PT and decided to do my exercises at home. I can now dress myself, even putting my socks on and tying my shoes, and I'm making progress on the stationary bike, that I could only do recently.
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