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First I would like to thank each and every one of you for your information and support you have provided me these last few weeks..I've never posted but I read daily feel like we are family..I just turned 50 in march and had my TKR July 17 after a year of gel shots arthroscopic surgeries etc..some days I cry other days I'm ok..wow the pain.it's really bad in my lower legs aches all the time?? And in my hip area??doc told me I was going to have to have MUA cuz my rom was only 90..I got it up to 100 in pt am able to ride bike 20 minutes and do exercises..I feel like I'm taking care of a baby my whole day is consumed with thoughts of this knee did I do enough exercises dud I stretch enough etc...is this all normal I still try and be active like before surgery but I feel that life is gone..my youngest son is 15 and he needs his mom as do my other kids.does anyone else feel this way??any encouraging words or help would be apprecitaed..thanks for letting me vent..if you haven't gone through this it's hard to understand..best to all of you..
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irish_linda Tanker
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cheryl90571 irish_linda
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It sounds like you DO HAVE what you need to pull you through this hard journey and that you are coming out the other side RENEWED, STRONG, and CONFIDENT.
I am here clapping for you!
I know others are, too.
Maybe one day your sister will be able to learn what YOU have learned.
You GO, girl!!!!!
caroline46398 irish_linda
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irish_linda cheryl90571
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Oldfatguy1 irish_linda
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irish_linda Oldfatguy1
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Oldfatguy1 cheryl90571
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Tanker irish_linda
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caroline46398 Tanker
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Oldfatguy1 Tanker
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I've been through this so many times I've learned to live with it but feel sorry for those just entering the maze of mystery. My wife who suffers from advancing Parkinson's disease reminds me occasionally that I have a chance of recovery and she doesn't so it gets me grounded in reality pretty quick.
irish_linda Tanker
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cheryl90571 Oldfatguy1
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You are an amazing writer, and I thank you for sharing your thoughts and your perspective.
So happy you are a part of this wonderful site!
cheryl90571 irish_linda
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I have no brothers or sisters. My husband has no brothers or sisters either. We have our two sons, their wife and fiancee, and we have each other.
What is important is that you have SOMEONE!
Give your husband a huge hug and kiss from me! He deserves it BIG TIME for being there for you as your CONSTANT!
...and you are RIGHT...You don't need anyone to be sorry for YOU. Your sister...well, yes, she really could use some PRAYERS.
cheryl90571 Tanker
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My other leg isn't much better, but let's say I will NEVER be chosen as a LEG MODEL!!!
irish_linda cheryl90571
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