Gretchendz
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As many of you know I had RTKR last April. Although my progress in PT was slow, it was steady and I AM very happy with the new knee.
Had my LTKR Oct. 15. I am pleased to say I am doing better than the first (ROM already over 100, which took me weeks on the first one). I did try to exercise the left knee well before surgery--which I believe helped a lot. Also, this knee was not as bad as the right (although it sure hurt as much!)
However, I forgot how much it hurts the first week or so! *grins* Even with all I know from here and before, it's only been today I can say I have actually gotten on top of the pain management.
Did some bone-headed things like put weight on my new leg with a femoral block and took a tumble at the hospital (gee--there were only about 90 signs posted in my room saying not to do it that). The main fallout was more paperwork for the poor nurses....
Then the day after I got home I was feeling quite good for a few hours so I went careening around the house doing things.....which I paid for it all night long! Ouch!
Hardest part (again) is stretching the muscles to accommodate new straight leg after years of messing them up--and learning to walk straight. Best part is realizing how good my right knee feels and knowing it won't be long before they both feel that good.
This truly is life-changing surgery and I feel so blessed I live in a time it is available. 100 years ago, we would have just become progressively more crippled and immobile.
I also so appreciate this forum. I've told many people about it and how much it can help.
Had my LTKR Oct. 15. I am pleased to say I am doing better than the first (ROM already over 100, which took me weeks on the first one). I did try to exercise the left knee well before surgery--which I believe helped a lot. Also, this knee was not as bad as the right (although it sure hurt as much!)
However, I forgot how much it hurts the first week or so! *grins* Even with all I know from here and before, it's only been today I can say I have actually gotten on top of the pain management.
Did some bone-headed things like put weight on my new leg with a femoral block and took a tumble at the hospital (gee--there were only about 90 signs posted in my room saying not to do it that). The main fallout was more paperwork for the poor nurses....
Then the day after I got home I was feeling quite good for a few hours so I went careening around the house doing things.....which I paid for it all night long! Ouch!
Hardest part (again) is stretching the muscles to accommodate new straight leg after years of messing them up--and learning to walk straight. Best part is realizing how good my right knee feels and knowing it won't be long before they both feel that good.
This truly is life-changing surgery and I feel so blessed I live in a time it is available. 100 years ago, we would have just become progressively more crippled and immobile.
I also so appreciate this forum. I've told many people about it and how much it can help.