Best footwear after TKR?

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Hi everyone.

im due to have a TKR in 3 weeks and I have to get some new footwear as I have a lot of slip one which I don't think are suitable.  What's the best to get - any recommendations would be appreciated.  Also clothing - are jogging bottoms ok or something looser?

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    I live in jogging bottoms indoors they are so comfy and I bought some sketcher go walk shoes last year and wear those as they are so light and comfy 
    • Posted

      i too bought Sketchers Go Walk shoes. They are brilliant. Even the physio's were impresses with them. So comfortable & I was able to slip my feet into them.
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    Take a couple of things into consideration, you probably won't be able to bend the leg enough to tie a lace up show and a lot of folks have lower leg ans foot swelling so you almost feel like you need 2 different width shoes. A good sandle with a Velcro strap is probably best. I guess one way to test things is sitvin you chair, hold you leg a a 90° or less bend and lean over as I'd you were trying to tie your shoe. There is no way to simulate the pain but remember, you are going to be on pain meds a a bit our if it. You aren't going to be judged by the style and "in" look of your footwear, it has ri be comfortable, east and safe which means something with no skid type soles. Keep it simple and inexpensive. Depending on your dr, you may be required to wear ted hose (those sezy white, tight fitting over the calf) things that help prevent blood clotting so you want shoes that can fit over them. So, to make it a little easier: comfortable, non slip soles, easy to fasten and will allow you to adapt to 2 different foot sizes. Let us know how you are doing. Food luck
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    I wore a "broke in" comfortable pair of sneakers that had good support (was told not to wear any new shoes) and bought elastic laces that I could adjust to my swollen foot. Any loose fitting bottoms are best as your knee will  be swollen also. Do exercises now to train your muscles, best of luck!
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    Much the same as everyone's clothing and footwear choices as I lived in jogging bottoms, and  casual sports footwear with Velcro fastenings as it's very difficult to bend down to say the least! I put all of my footwear with heels in the loft out of temptations way as I was told by the physio to wait for 12 months before wearing higher heels, but as it was winter I invested in a few nice pairs of flat boots for when I improved and was ready to wearjeans, dresses etc. Although I am now six months post op I still avoid high heels and have invested in some flat sandals and use walking boots for dog walking etc.
    • Posted

      My son is getting married in December, it is my goal to be able to wear a pair of heels to the wedding, only short, so I need some heels for a little bit of elegance, lol.
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      Yes, I understand what you mean and I've been desperately holding out as I'm only 5ft 2" ish and need a bit of height👠!! I confess that I've  got a wedding to go to at the end of May and I'm thinking about trying to find a pair of shoes with a small heel to go with my dress. If I do wear heels I'll probably put some flat shoes in my bag just in case I get any problems as I can't face another TKR!👀
    • Posted

      Luckily I'll be staying at the hotel so no problems nipping up to change my shoes after the main event. What are we like!
  • Posted

    That's another point mentioned by patty lee - I have started the exercises now as I thought it would help but is there anything else I could be doing to help prepare myself for it?  
    • Posted

      I would imagine you are doing the typical leg exercises, right? I wish I'd been advised to do upper arm strenthening and abdominal strengthening. But I had both knees done at the same time. Maybe that's not as crucial as when it's just one leg. Ensuring you have ice packs at home ready is nice too.
    • Posted

      I believe exercise, getting your muscles ready is most important. Rest up, get your mind set there will be pain and  you may have difficulities, hopefully you won't, take pain meds.

      This is a heck of a roller-coaster ride you're going on, many ups and downs.  Best of luck!

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    My only objection to trainers is that they are not that easy to get on usually, and getting your foot into a difficult shoe is definitely not what you want!  If you can get a trainer which opens up easily . .perhaps velcro fastening? then excellent.  It won't be easy to  tie shoelaces to begin with unless you are very flexible . . My favourite trousers since the op have been a pair of loose fitting velvet ones . soft, don't irritate my knee or the areas affected by nerves . . Strangely I found wool seemed to make it worse, but this may be a very personal experience!  Soft, loose, and easy to get on and off! . . for both the shoes and the bottoms!
    • Posted

      A valid point about skin sensitivity, I am 4 weeks post op and my scar tissue is VERY sensitive currently I am wearing silky pj bottoms all the time, I have 2 pair and alternate them, they look ridiculous but the trackie bottoms I had planned on wearing feel like  barbed wire ! I guess like the rest of us there will be a lot of trial and error,one thing is certain we have a very distinctive style , my footwear of choice for ease is jesus style sandals, they coordinate really well with the pjs ! best wishes
    • Posted

      Silky PJ's, just watch you don't go sliding out of the bed, at least it is not a silky negligee, that could cause even more problems!

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