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Nice ROM! That's about where I am, too. Or was last week. I keep gaining and losing, depends on the day.
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@Clipless that's how mine is too. For 2 weeks it was between 99-104. Then finally up to 110. But I know it will do the same thing as you said depending on the day. Mine went down my first week back to work so don't be surprised.
@Nana moon 27 I am doing good. The weather is warm and sunny which helps my knee and my mood. I hope you are doing better.
@Nana moon 27 I am doing good. The weather is warm and sunny which helps my knee and my mood. I hope you are doing better.
@Minnie's knees ... if you still feel that your therapist might be a benefit to you, you might try asking your GP to write an order for you. He/she can, you know!
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*** 4 month update ***
122° / 0° ROM, walking up and down stairs, pedaling the bike comfortably and going to the gym 3-4 hours a week.
I still have stiffness and tightness some days but no pain. The arthritis pain is gone! I have finally reached the point where I feel my knee is better than it was before surgery. There were several times I wasn't sure I would ever say that.
Now my non TKR is grumbly but I will not have it done until next year. I need to build up my time off work.
I hope everyone else is moving forward in their recoveries and wish you all well.
122° / 0° ROM, walking up and down stairs, pedaling the bike comfortably and going to the gym 3-4 hours a week.
I still have stiffness and tightness some days but no pain. The arthritis pain is gone! I have finally reached the point where I feel my knee is better than it was before surgery. There were several times I wasn't sure I would ever say that.
Now my non TKR is grumbly but I will not have it done until next year. I need to build up my time off work.
I hope everyone else is moving forward in their recoveries and wish you all well.
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It sounds as if you're doing well now, Kathy. 
That stiffness and tightness will gradually decrease until one day you'll realise it's gone. At 5 and a half months post-op, mine is nearly gone and I disregard it now.
That stiffness and tightness will gradually decrease until one day you'll realise it's gone. At 5 and a half months post-op, mine is nearly gone and I disregard it now.
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@Minnie's knees your rom is 2 degrees better than mine. Congratulate kaons. You're doing oh so very well. Good girl. Catch you soon I hope.
Kathy that's just such good news x x x x
Love Nana moon 27 xox
Kathy that's just such good news x x x x
Love Nana moon 27 xox
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That is fabulous news, I'm so happy for you!
Thanks so much for posting that you're still experiencing stiffness & tightness - it's really good to know that it's normal. Not good that you're experiencing it, of course!
My biggest concern right now is the same thing, I can't wait for the day where it disappears...ahhhhhh!!
Thanks so much for posting that you're still experiencing stiffness & tightness - it's really good to know that it's normal. Not good that you're experiencing it, of course!
My biggest concern right now is the same thing, I can't wait for the day where it disappears...ahhhhhh!!
Here in NZ, we used to have an advert for a very good brand of cheese. The punch line was " Good things take time." I think that applies to knees as well. 
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Hi @Minnie's knees, so glad you are doing well and feeling well. Glad the weather is warmer and your bones are a bit more comfortable!! Great ROM. Glad you are progressing well. Keep up the good work Kathy. Do take care of yourself. 
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@Nana moon 27 I am doing good. ROM between 115-120 on average. No more PTand I need to be better about doing my exercises. My left knee has calmed down a little and that helps.
Hope you are doing okay. I will check your thread for updates. Thanks for checking on me.
Hope you are doing okay. I will check your thread for updates. Thanks for checking on me.
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I'm doing okay @Minnie's knees
I'm so pleased to read of your excellent ROM. You are doing ever so well Kathy. I'm trying to remember to exercise but I do a fair bit of housework now and count that as some.
Was finally discharged from physio last Monday x just need this left done and then I can focus in getting my life back!! X x x
If I don't get called into hospital at Easter for a cancellation I hope to rejoin the aquafit group up in Wales near my caravan again at the local bathsxx
Love Nana moon 27 xxx
I'm so pleased to read of your excellent ROM. You are doing ever so well Kathy. I'm trying to remember to exercise but I do a fair bit of housework now and count that as some.
Was finally discharged from physio last Monday x just need this left done and then I can focus in getting my life back!! X x x
If I don't get called into hospital at Easter for a cancellation I hope to rejoin the aquafit group up in Wales near my caravan again at the local bathsxx
Love Nana moon 27 xxx
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@Nana moon 27 I wish I had more ROM but I can do more than I could before the surgery and arthritis pain is gone so all is good. I have been back at work for 2 months now and consider that part of my exercise. I definitely consider house work exercising.
You are doing very well with everything you have been through. I hope you get a cancellation soon to have your left knee done.
You are doing very well with everything you have been through. I hope you get a cancellation soon to have your left knee done.
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Kathy you are doing so well. My rom is 120/0 x
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One year update
It's hard to believe one year ago today I received my new knee. Some of you may remember I had some speed bumps the first 6 months due to my RA. I had an mua at 8 weeks and it still took several more weeks to see improvement in my ROM. At 3 months my ROM was only 70°. I finally plateaued at about 115°. I still have some stiffness but always hard to tell if it is the TKR or my RA. The best part is no more pain!
A TKR is not easy but I can say mine was worth it speed bumps and all. I will probably doing it all over again sometime next year as my left knee is becoming more symptomatic. Sorry, I have been away so long, life is always busy and new obstacles along the way.
Best wishes to everyone on your recovery journeys.
It's hard to believe one year ago today I received my new knee. Some of you may remember I had some speed bumps the first 6 months due to my RA. I had an mua at 8 weeks and it still took several more weeks to see improvement in my ROM. At 3 months my ROM was only 70°. I finally plateaued at about 115°. I still have some stiffness but always hard to tell if it is the TKR or my RA. The best part is no more pain!
A TKR is not easy but I can say mine was worth it speed bumps and all. I will probably doing it all over again sometime next year as my left knee is becoming more symptomatic. Sorry, I have been away so long, life is always busy and new obstacles along the way.
Best wishes to everyone on your recovery journeys.
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It is good to hear from you, Kathy! I am back- my other knee failed and was replaced two weeks ago. I am recovering and bored. <3
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