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2nd TKR Tomorrow morning!!

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melissa34582
melissa34582

Hi everyone!

Tomorrow is the day for my left TKR!

I am kinda nervous but excited to be on the road to functioning knees! I had my right knee replaced this past October and is doing good! So I will let anyone know how it went when I get home. Can't wait for all the sleepless nights that are coming my way!

Melissa

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  • faybubbles
    faybubbles melissa34582

    Posted

    Will be praying that all goes well. I had my second one done 4 weeks ago! We all just love our sleepless nights don't we. Lol

    Cant wait to get to where i can sleep in my own bed instead of the recliner as i just cant sleep and get my leg comfy. Let us know how you come out.

    • melissa34582
      melissa34582 faybubbles

      Posted

      Thank you so much! I am not looking forward to this again. But we all know how it ends. I want my life back!!

      Hope you are doing well too!

      Melissa

  • jamesAB
    jamesAB melissa34582

    Posted

    Good luck with that. They never told me about the sleepless nights (or the constipation!)

    Jim

    • melissa34582
      melissa34582 jamesAB

      Posted

      Haha! Thank you, yes it was an awful surprise to me as well. This time I know better.

  • allie2020
    allie2020 melissa34582

    Posted

    Hi Mellisa

    all the best for your second TKR tomorrow . i had my left knee replaced at the beginning of May 18 and the right one replaced in Aug 18 and i cant begin to tell you how different my life is now . ive just returned from a new year break in Cornwall where i was the one suggesting long beach walks and dancing to the early hours this morning with absolutely no pain this morning when i woke .

    i love the new lease of life i now have and how i am free from pain . As you will know from your first op physio is vital and listening to your body as it heals .

    My second knee experience was very different to the first in both positive and more negative ways but now 4 months plus after my second TKR my life could not be more positive .

    So if i could offer any advice it woulf be to say all TKR are different and to take it one day at a time , make sure you do what your consultant and physio advise and you will be rewarded 😃

    Allie

    • melissa34582
      melissa34582 allie2020

      Posted

      Thank you so much so your encouraging words! Sounds very positive on your end! I can't wait to have my life back, go back to work and enjoy life!

      Melissa

    • allie2020
      allie2020 melissa34582

      Posted

      i will be thinking of you today Melissa . youll be fine and like you said its a huge step to getting your life back

      let us know how you get on and as for those sleep less nights box sets were my saviour x

    • melissa34582
      melissa34582 allie2020

      Posted

      Thank you Allie! My daughter's name is Allie too! My saving grace was the all nite Christmas movies last time. I will be fine and hope to find something good to watch on tv..

      Thanks!

      Melissa

  • daisymay2
    daisymay2 melissa34582

    Posted

    I wish you all the best for tomorrow - you'll be fine. You know what to expect.

    I had my second TKR 6 weeks ago. Just started driving again yesterday so a milestone passed.

    Keep us updated on your post-op 😃

    • melissa34582
      melissa34582 daisymay2

      Posted

      Thank you Daisy! my saving grace was the Hallmark Christmas movies that played all day and night..hope I can find something to entertain me at this time of year!

      Looking forward to the future with 2 good knees!

      Thanks!

      Melissa

  • Guest
    Guest melissa34582

    Posted

    hi melissa

    wish you all the luck in the world xx you are very brave i have sworn that i would have to be on my knees crawling before i would go back if my good knee becomes bad lol xx im still struggling with my TKR on right knee oct 20th last yr. i guess its still early days reading on here but im still walking with one crutch and struggling to get full straight and almost at 90 flexing .

    anyway all the best..at least the sleepless and feeling down after wont be a shock lol xx

    • melissa34582
      melissa34582 Guest

      Posted

      Thanks Penny for the well wishes! I will be fine! Just can't wait to get it over with!

      I hope you start feeling better soon! Can't wait for the sleepless nights!

      Melissa

  • brent77382
    brent77382 melissa34582

    Posted

    Team Melissa haha,good luck im just passed 6 weeks post TKR as your aware,and its like a switch now sleeping so much better,still swollen a bit and no pain to speak off,still a bit of discomfort but thats all,so mel we'll all be thinking of you tomorrow so best wishes and happy days ahead.(after the 6 weeks that is) xx:)

    • melissa34582
      melissa34582 brent77382

      Posted

      Hey Brent! Thank you! I'm so glad you are doing so well..Can I fast forward 6 weeks, I'm not looking forward to the sleepless nights! Last surgery my saving grace was my all night Christmas movies! I have no idea what will keep me entertained this time! So glad to hear you're doing great! I will be doing great soon too!

      Take care!

      Melissa

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