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Trying to stay positive and then I try to do things, simple things and realize that I can"t. I can't jump in my car yet and go get my nails done or get a greatly needed pedicure. My husband has been a great care giver, nutrition , fluids, and of course my comfort have been his number one goal.......BUT it's hard to describe my pain, emotional feelings. He knows I am a strong willed lady(age 67) and compliments what little progress I have made. Looking forward to feeling better.
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lynn08926 cecelia70143
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jennifer86104 cecelia70143
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I won't pretend I still don't get those feelings though. In my head I plan to do things, like go for a longer walk, then my leg reminds me that I still can't do this easily. It's hard keeping positive but then I have to remind myself how lucky I am to have a caring and supportive family. And that I am walking better than I was a few weeks ago. So try to keep your chin up and use this site to vent your feelings. It really helps.😊 Jen
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pam 14 weeks
lynn08926 cecelia70143
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As you can see from my first post, I suspect you are very early on after your TKR.
First, and most important, is that was you're feeling is completely NORMAL. Many of us on this site will jump in and confirm this. It is a horrendous operation. Some bounce back early, most people struggle for many months. But you need to know it does gradually get better.
If you can't drive and get a manicure/pedicure (which, let's face it makes every lady feel better), then do what I did, have a mobile beauty therapist come to your home. I did this the minute my awful stockings came off after six weeks.
Thank goodness for our partners. My husband of 40 years has had to do personal things for me I'd never dreamed off, including washing my feet as part of the tedious strip wash.
Please come back to our little community. Unless you've been through this, it is impossible to comprehend the traumatic physical/mental impact.
Lynn 17 weeks
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