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3 Weeks Post Op of a TKR

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evans15359
evans15359

Hi can any body give me any info on how far one should be walking at 3 weeks. I'm still using crutches and have to say knee still very stiff and at times painful.

Also these dreaded white stockings have had different reports on how long I should keep them on.Now off all anti coagulation medication.Does any body have any ideas and when does this pain ease down.

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  • AngieJC
    AngieJC evans15359

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    Hi Evans 15359 I'm 12 weeks 3months and still using walker cause I coul walk at all 2 years ago had my back fused after that couldn't walk still had my 2 hips done one at a time then I still couldn't walk had to do my 2 knees one at a time so I just had my last knee done February 8th 2016 I'm 3 degrees from straight and bending is 105 degrees. That's after 23 therapy treatments have 3 more treatments left. Live in Florida west coast
  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 evans15359

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    Asking how far you should be walking is like asking how far is up. Everyone is different. Some of that depends on how far an often you were working pre op. Just don't overdo it. Go a little furthur each time, staying on good even surface as much as possible and wear good support shoes. Your body will keep you doing things right. Just don't wear yourself out and ice when done. Stay hydrated.
  • AngieJC
    AngieJC evans15359

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    After 13weeks still walking with a walker. Cause I had my back fused 2years ago then my 2hips one at a time then my 2knees my last knee was done February 8th 2016 so it depends 
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