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pat99452
pat99452

I read the posts on here and realized that for some reason, I got lucky. Today was my three month check up.  Feb 13 I had TKR on right knee and today I was released with totally straight knee and ROM at 132. Still some slight swelling that comes and goes and numbness that may never go away but I am okay with that. Return in August for checkup but until then just continue strengthening exercises and be careful. Sending healing thoughts to all. I will continue to follow and where possible offer encouragement.

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  • trees1234
    trees1234 pat99452

    Posted

    Congratulations, what strengthening exercises are you doing please. 
    • pat99452
      pat99452 trees1234

      Posted

      Hi, nothing scientific, just what I have.

      1) ride stationary bike 3 times weekly,

      2) use the bands to pull my ankle as close to buttocks as possible using 3 lb ankle weights,

      3) minimal squats holding on to counter,

      4) wearing ankle weights lay on my back, raise both knees and raise foot on right knee to other knee height and pull into buttocks as tightly as possible,

      5) and lastly I use my Kneehab XP to strengthen quads.

      6) After I finish, I ice about 20 minutes.

      Just simple things. I think the key is to keep it up

      Good luck

    • pat99452
      pat99452 trees1234

      Posted

      It’s a device my surgeon provided prior to surgery for pain and to strengthen thigh muscles. It’s a series of sticky gel pads that holds a large band in place you apply from upper knee about 10”. Then you plug the controller in and it is programmed to squeeze muscles and relax in a pattern for 20 minutes. You control the pressure until you find what provides greatest relief. After staples are removed after surgery, you can use it again for pain relief but only after staples are removed. In both cases you do it three times daily. Fortunately my insurance covered it and the replacement pads. Hope this made sense.
  • pam27264
    pam27264 pat99452

    Posted

    Wow Pat well done you, I had my 3 month check 2 days ago my op was 8th Feb tkr left knee my ROM is 90 my leg is straightish my surgeon is pleased with my progress I had my RTKR 5 yrs ago ,hope this one proves to be as good , I too still have some swelling I think tkr is a gruelling op and it's only the last couple of weeks that I have felt I am returning to some normality, good luck with your continued recovery Pat x

    • pat99452
      pat99452 pam27264

      Posted

      Thank you!! My surgeon said today it was because I yelled for them to stop as I was going under because we needed to pray. I remember asking God to send His healing power,
    • pat99452
      pat99452 pam27264

      Posted

      Thank you!! My surgeon said today it was because I yelled for them to stop as I was going under because we needed to pray. I remember asking God to send His healing power,
  • kim87231
    kim87231 pat99452

    Posted

    Congratulations.... hoping that you go from strength to strength.
    • pat99452
      pat99452 kim87231

      Posted

      Thank you very much.  It’s been a rocky road but I think we’re getting there. Good luck to you wherever you are in your journey
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