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23 weeks post TKR. Just returned from America - didn't set off security alarms!

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lynn08926
lynn08926

Have just returned from my trip to America.  Had a wonderful time just being with my daughter.  First time I'd seen her since my TKR in June.

Just to let you know I didn't set off any alarms with my new metal knee.  Forwarned the security staff both at Heathrow and Denver and was taken through a separate secuirty screening.  No embarrassing moments, thank goodness.

As my other knee is playing up, I used mobility assistance.  Have to say, Heathrow was much more on the ball and I sailed through without any problems.  Thoroughly advise any of you with painful knees to do the same.

Lynn 23 weeks post TKR

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  • christine04403
    christine04403 lynn08926

    Posted

    That it does Lynn. At what stage did you go to one crutch then none?

    Christine NZ

     

    • lynn08926
      lynn08926 christine04403

      Posted

      I had given up crutches by the time I left hospital (after 4 days).  I came home with sticks, but was soon down to one, only using two when outside because they gave me confidence.  And kept people away!

      Stopped using sticks completely by around eight weeks, I think.

  • jennifer86104
    jennifer86104 lynn08926

    Posted

    Hi Lynn, so glad to hear you had a good time. It must have been nice to be with your daughter. We're planning a holiday to Canaries in January. It'll be interesting to see what happens at security😊 Jen x
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