Starting Out-Patient Therapy

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Hearth_Cricket

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Hi TKR Peeps!
I was discharged from my in-home physical therapist today because "I am doing so well and can benefit better from equipment, weights, pool, etc."...so I have my evaluation appt. tomorrow afternoon with my out-patient therapist. My in-home physical therapist measured the circumference of my knee for swelling today and compared with her measurement on 08/17 (one week ago), the swelling was reduced 4 inches in one week! How awesome is that? I ice often and elevate often...my ROM today was 122 and my flexion was 4. For some reason, I'm flexible early on in recovery, but I still have early recovery stiffness and internal swelling...but I am ready to begin my out-patient rehab to begin my new life with my 2 new knees. I am so, so relieved that both surgeries are behind me and life will be better sometime soon down the road...Just wanted to share.
 
Linda,
That is so good to hear. I know I felt so much better when I was able to start out-patient therapy. I started to do a lot better! Love it!!! Keep up the great job...you are well on your way to a full recovery!!!!

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Cindy
 
Hi Linda----One of my partners in recovery. I too will be going to outpatient physical therapy since my home PT says she is most likely discharging me tomorrow---I have surpassed her expectations---knee flexs 125 and extention is straight. Tomorrow is my two week OS appt and I will (I expect) receive an order for out patient therapy. I'm excited. Yesterday my staples came out-feels good!

I wish you continued success with your recovery--now both knees are done and you can have a more active life without pain. I'll be thinking of you in out patient therapy. Regards! Nancy
 
Excellent! I'm delighted for you.
 
Linda,
Wow it looks like recovery is really going good for you!!!
I can't wait till i have Rom like that!!!
 
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