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6 weeks post TKR

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jen04209
jen04209

6 1/2 weeks post TKR right knee and 5 days post TKR in left knee. This are progressing well. I am learning a lot about patience. Everyday I feel my legs getting stronger and having less pain. I had two days of PT at home and tomorrow will resume outpatient PT. I Can't wait to have this all behind me. Thankful I have two legs and was able to have TKR.

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  • nuala16574
    nuala16574 jen04209

    Posted

    Best of luck Hen, such a brave lady having both done so close to each other, wishing you a good recovery with lots of patience strength and positivity. 😊.
  • mary_ann60812
    mary_ann60812 jen04209

    Posted

    Wow Jen you're like Wonder Woman.!! At 6 weeks I still had a strong dislike to knee surgery! Good for you, keep up the positive attitude and patience.

  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX jen04209

    Posted

    Goal is 0 straight / +120 or more bent.  It's hard work.  "Never give up. Never surrender." - Tim Allen, Galaxy Quest

  • moandrieu
    moandrieu jen04209

    Posted

    Great attitude Jen. It helps knowing what to expect and that there is light at the end of the tunnel. In a few weeks you'll be moving around and causing trouble. It does help to remember what you have to be thankful for. I appreciate that reminder.

    Mo

  • lizard615
    lizard615 jen04209

    Posted

    Hey!! You summed it up for me when you said you were thankful you had two legs and was able to have total knee replacement! Very powerful words for me! I'm having my operation on July 17 after having my hip replaced on April 5! I feel sorry for myself some days and I know I should be grateful!! I read posts and some words really stick to me. My other helpful phrase was to surrender yourself when you get to the hospital and leave dverything in their hands! Don't get me wrong now I learned from everybody's posts. It's just that some first right now hit me Right where I'm feeling! ?? Sorry for the rambling!!

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