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:rant: I didn't want it to come to this, but I had a feeling. I went in today and measured my same 105. I know everyone will say that's great and that I shouldn't need an MUA, but I was over 130 when I went in and the doc is afraid I have adhesions that are keeping me stuck. He said if I was a "normal" knee replacement, he would pat me on the back and send me home, but he wants more for me. I hope this works. I want more for me too, but more bend, not more pain, not more tears, not more torture in PT.

I've read all the MUA posts here and am hopeful that I will have the same kind of success. I'm just really scared. They are going to keep me overnight on the CPM and the doc wants to observe me in the hospital at PT before I get to go home. I'm feeling a lot of pressure to perform, but I can only do so much.

Just needing some positive energy from this very supportive crew. It helps just putting this out there.

All my best to all of you who have been so great and supportive, and whose posts I have read and gotten so much out of, even though I haven't commented much. My best to all of us for healing!
 
Hi Jill i had a MUA i was so happy i didnt have to strain anymore........i was sore for a few days nothing like the repl at all.......I think you will be happy........I wish you the best...........really i just made things a lil easier..........Please post an let us know how you are doing ill keep you in my prayers good luck.........)
 
Hi Jill,

Don't be afraid or pressured to perform! There isn't much to the MUA, they just put you under then work your leg back and forth until it moves fluidly or the best they are able to get.

It does take work afterwards. It's not really a magic fix, just frees up the movement some. Still will need to strengthen the quads and stretch the muscles. That's the hard part. :skp:

I think it's a great idea to keep you overnight. I went right home and the next morning went to the gym had a great time in the pool, then overdid it on the bike. My foot slipped and my leg jammed to a hyper bend. :shk: I don't suggest you do the same. Set me back a while because of the swelling. I still fear the bike. Know that sounds crazy, but it's true. I actually have to work up the courage to get on it. Pain has a way of making us afraid.

Hopefully you will gain to the ROM you desire through the MUA. Best wishes for a successful and painfree surgery.

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All the best to you, Jill!!! Thinl positive! ((:0)
 
Think positive, Jill!!! ALL the best to you!!!!! ((:0)
 
Here's wishing you all the best tomorrow ... prayers and warm thoughts your way
 
Hi Jill,
It will be ok. All of us here will be praying for you.
And you are from Alexandria, VA? ( 22312 Our old zip code from Alexandria.) Or do you live down in Old Town?? What a wonderful place that is. Our daughter was born in Fairfax. And then I drug Hub's to Iowa (38 years ago) But we still go out to DC to see his brother and family. It is just to busy all the time out there for us any more. We like the clamness of a small town now. But it is nice to meet you!! And to think about Old Alexandria.
Post as soon as you can and tell us how everything went.
 
Thanks everyone! I go in at noon tomorrow (no food for 12 hours...WHAT??!!) and may not be able to post until Wednesday sometime. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for all the kind thoughts and support.
 
Good luck tomorrow Jill! I'll think of you tomorrow when I'm whizzing by on 495. All will be good. Keep telling yourself that because it really will!
 
Good Luck Jill! Try to go in with a positive attitude!
 
Best of luck today Jill! My MUA was almost 2 weeks ago. The experience was good with not much increase in discomfort. They did a full femoral nerve block in post-op and that kept me pain free and able to do PT for 24 hours. My flexion is still at 95 degrees but I'm pushing hard to catch up with your 105. Your surgeon sounds very vested in your optimal outcome, some just accept whatever happens and don't go that extra mile. Thinking of you...
Shelly
 
Thanks everyone. I'm feeling pretty positive and hopeful after all of your posts. Right now I am trying not to go crazy smelling the coffee my boyfriend is brewing...Let's hope the fasting is the worst part of this procedure!
 
It is!! My last scope I did not get in till 1PM as they were running late. And then it was 5PM when I was given a little snack!!! LOL Snack my foot I was starving!!!! It will be ok. You will be bend that knee a lot easier.
 
Thanks Angels. My MUA isn't until 1:30...and I am already growling. I think they do this to distract us from what will happen later. ;-) I am trying just to visualize all the bend I will get and forget about the food I can't have.
 
Think about the nice meal you will have later with your newly flexed leg.
 
So how did your MUA go??? Do you feel like it is lighter around the middle and yop of the knee cap??
 
Jill, I hope by now you're realizing the MUA was exactly what you needed to get that extra ROM. Looking forward to hearing from you.
 
Hey Jill just checking in i hope you are doing ok....................i think when they tell us we cant ea it makes us more hungry hopefully your eating now and making up for it...........)))
 
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