skep
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I had RTKR on 11/16. I have been reading and have gotten a whole lot of info. Thanks because others psts are really helpful. I'm another who probably did too much too soon. i have been walking short distances without device for about a week. I had my three week follow up and was told to start using a crutch again. The pain wasn't my knee, it was my hip and lower back. The pain was incredible even with pain meds. Since I started using the crutch again and staying in bed (or rather on the couch) I am feeling much better. It is interesting to see how doctors are different. My doctor is totallhy into pain control. I was basically told to continue the meds regardeless. I tried to not take them one night and felt as though I had drank a pot of coffee before i went to bed. I went back to the Percocet and sure enough, I wake up every 4 hours.The doctor then gave me a prescription for Vicodin which lasts longer. Also, my doctor insists that you are either standing or laying flat with my bad leg extended except to eat for 6 weeks. I also have to wear TED hose on both legs for six weeks and on one leg probably longer. I really don't have a lot of swelling but then, I am not standing up very much.
What's the suggetion about driving? The surgery of course was on my driving leg.
What's the suggetion about driving? The surgery of course was on my driving leg.