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This is really good news, now at least you know what you are dealing with and take action. I'm praying for a quick recovery!!
 
I'm so glad you've got some answers at last and good news about your tests. I'm sure the antibiotic will do the trick.
Tabby xxx
 
I'm glad you were able to get it checked on.
 
Hi zzevi,

I don't have much new to add to all the exceptionally helpful advice you're already received.

My new knee is a week post-op. I started PT three days ago and went again yesterday. My PT, who I've worked with as needed for 16 years and knows my fitness level well, was determined to get my new knee to 90 despite my pleas that pushed pain to red zone level. This happened after a big icing, 10 minutes of electrical stim and 10 minutes of foot slides against a wall. PT moved me from 67 to 82, determined to get to 90. When I said "absolutely not" he got very angry, reminded of his 20 years of experience was in charge here and by refusing I was risking my knee turning to "concrete."

The extensive library of pos-op info for TKR helped to reinforce my instincts and to stand up to the PT. I can't thank the moderators, Josephine and members enough for sharing their experiences. Reading yours today helped me stay strong. I don't plan to return to PT, and, if I do, it will be with a different therapist. I plan to follow the BoneSmart recovery protocols closely. I am confident ROM will be there in time. My surgeons always are surprised at my relatively quick recoveries. I knew TKR would be different, and finding a resource like BoneSmart has been a godsend.

I've done yoga for 30 years, taught over 50 classes for 15. It's helped me in countless ways to regain flexibility and strength after major bone surgeries. My surgeons always are surprised at my relatively quick recoveries. As a yoga instructor I have learned never to push students to places their bodies can't go. There are always options, including "don't do the pose."

:flwrysmile:Like you I like a clean, orderly house, cooking nice meals for DH and caring for my pets. I would like to suggest you take advantage of every labor-saving device you can. For instance, instead of mopping floors, buy a pack of wet Swiffers for your DH to clean the floors. Make "good enough" your new mantra.:SUNsmile:
 
:flwrysmile:Welcome @chickweed ! So happy to have you and see your signature in place. If you create a post-op thread lots of lovely TKRs will come by to welcome you and offer their good wishes along with advice when needed. :)
 
Zzevi, will be watching your thread to see what great strides you will be making now that the problem has been identified and can be dealt with. Happy for you!
 
Well doing well today, see I posted my post on another person's thread. grrrr.
Seem to be getting a cold, sniffles, cold then hot, ears hurt etc.... signs of something upper respitory.
Concerned as I have this now known bacterial infection going on in the wound in my knee, feeling like my immune doesn't need to take any more hits right now.
Do you think I have much to worry about, usually a cold is just a cold, but I am concerned my immune is run down thoughts, would feel better if I knew I was working on treating the knee but haven't heard back on what they need to use as of yet. So far I've been resting, getting a little extra sleep in this morning.
 
I do think our immune system is lower for a while after this surgery. I had my first UTI a few weeks ago, and I blamed it on a lower immune system. I don't know if it's true or not, but I do feel that way. I pray all you have is just a very minor seasonal allergy attack! That will go away really quickly on it's own.
 
Nearly every teacher I know has a cold or respiratory thing going on right now. It does make it harder when you're already recuperating, but I don't think a cold will impact your wound. Wait for it...you may be even more tired and need to rest. :yawn:
 
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I don't think your possible respiratory infection will cause you any problems with your knee. There are many different types of bacteria that are normally present on our skin and the fact that you have had no fever or pain nor the knee hot are all good signs. They can usually get results in 3 to 7 days from the cultures that are used to decide upon the correct antibiotic.
 
Yes, I agree with being extra tired, I am dragging today. Have spent all but a couple hrs in bed. I know I don't feel well when I spend that much time in bed and actually sleep. I'm up preparing supper ( a pretty simple one ) and waiting for the husband get home and having a cup on tea with honey.
Thanks everyone, wasn't sure if a cold would lead to more comlications or not at this pt. Need to get out and get some groc's but other than that it will be another day of laying low tomorrow also.
 
I think it's the fall feeling in the air, our bodies are yearning to hibernate. Fine with me. I'll just lock the door for six months and pay somebody to deliver groceries.
 
@zzevi I'm sorry you have a cold and are feeling poorly. I recommend the hot lemon and honey. I also took a propolis and vitamin c supplement after I finished the blood thinners, I believe it helps the immune system and healing. I hope you feel better soon.
Tabby xxx
 
Expected to be down again today, but I am feeling much better. Today I am not showing any signs of a cold, so maybe it is allergies, my ears ached so bad yesterday. I slept most of the day away, today I've already got more in then I've done in a few days. But plan on taking it easy again this afternoon, maybe a afternoon nap as tomorrow is back to work again and it's been difficult.
Has anyone had any experience with a wound vac, probably this Wed that will be put on my leg. Be trying to find information on them, how they are worn on the body, if you can shower etc.... Not finding a lot of reading on them, not what I am looking for anyways.
Thinking getting started on a antiobotic will go a long ways towards healing and that I won't have to have the wound vac on for I am hoping no more than a month, maybe that is a pipe dream, just think bathing and such will be difficult with this thing, if I can bath or then sponge bath at all.
 
I think @dianehelen had a wound vac on her THR incision.

I'm glad you're feeling better and finding that balance in getting things done, but still resting. Don't be surprised if you don't feel immediately well when starting the antibiotic. It may take a few days to a week to feel the difference.
 
Diane, can you give zzevi some insight as to what she'll be dealing with? Best case scenario.
 
zzevi said:
Has anyone had any experience with a wound vac, probably this Wed that will be put on my leg. Be trying to find information on them, how they are worn on the body, if you can shower etc.... Not finding a lot of reading on them, not what I am looking for anyways.
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I really hope you don't have to. I had an infection from my hip replacement, that resulted in 3 surgeries and 7 months with that awful thing attached to me. You may have a better experience, but I wont sugar coat it. It was the worst year of my life. And that includes cancer, surgery chemo & radiation the previous year. I was not allowed to shower for 7 months. The 3x a week dressing changes were torture. You can read my hip recovery story, in my signature link.

Sorry to be such a downer but for me it was miserable


Here is where you can read from the start of my infection saga

[URL="https://bonesmart.org/forum/threads/2-weeks-post-op-and-miserable.23799/page-5#post-589192"]2 weeks post op and miserable[/URL]
 
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Yes, zzevi, @ACDCJen had a wound vac on her incision right from surgery. She may be able to tell you how it worked for her.
 
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