Another small step forward

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will be 8 weeks op second knee on Thursday just managed a full revolution on exercise bike now just need to get the straightening sorted 

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    Wow i only wish i could do a revolution on bike...

    Congrats to you Shar...

    This whole thing is bringing me down fast!

    Are you still on painkillers?

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      Couldn't do it on Friday at physio so thought I would give it a try today just sat pushing pedals back and forward and it just happened yes I am taking gabapentin and extra strength ibuprofen. When did you have your op 
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      That is how mine started to get better. 7 weeks post op and can do the bike. Started slow with back and forth. Now for the frustrating part. Knee straightening.
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      David55379,

      DO NOT WORRY ABOUT TAKING PAIN MEDS IF NEEDED!

      I had a nurse one week after my TKR tell me I should be off narcotics by that time. I was going mad with the pain and felt terrible that I was so weak.

      At 2 weeks post op I had my staples removed and asked my doctor about the medication. He was FURIOUS that the nurse had told me that. He has patients 3 months post op still taking narcotics and said if I am feeling pain, take the medications. You can not exercise when in pain so you stall your recovery. Pain is your bodies way of saying it needs help to heal. Keep up the good work.

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      I know my straight is just not quite there yet with first knee had no problem it was totally straight after the op but with this one where I have been limping for so long physio said my hamstring has shortened 
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      David,  you will be able to...it is still early for you.  I was 6 weeks po before PT put me on bike.

      come on....you will be OK.

      pam

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      I am nearly 8 weeks op and was only able to do it today you will get there take your pain meds as prescribed
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      8 weeks n still not there. But trying to stay positive. Tried bike last week, so .... Still working on it.   What a challenge, something at one time I thought to be second nature now is a humbling process. But trying to push thru. Happy for you👍
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      I have same problem. Been limping on my left knee for so many years. Was told the reason is that the muscle is weak therefore tight. Excercise is the only way to fix. Had physical therapy today and bends were 120left and 122 right with a straight of 3. Getting there slowly
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      You are so right. You can't heal properly if you're in pain. Nor can you do what the physical therapist wants you to do if you're in pain. Stupid nurse. I was taking some kind of pain meds for the first 3 months.
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    Me too so excited about the exercise bike, post op 3 weeks, but damaged my knee 5 months ago, so two ops later, I can do several full revolution on the exercise bike and am determined to get my leg straightend and walk with out a limp. Absolutely over the moon.
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    Wow!!! Sharon, that's brilliant smile It's amazing how much of a boost these things give us, isn't it? I have a static bike in the spare bedroom, waiting for me to use it, but at 4 weeks post op, I think it will be some time yet...!!

    all the best to you x

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    7 weeks post op and the bend is getting better. The straight is just not happening. I am doing exercises and therapy. Still not wanting to give.

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