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Good News after knee replacement

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yviemx
yviemx

I had a full replacement on my left knee 6 months ago and think that the results are well worth the initial pain.  I used to be in pain all the time and was walking around like Groucho Marx.  I can now walk for a couple of miles comfortably and my legs perfectly straight. I've joined the gym and got a personal trainer. We're working on building up the muscles in my leg, which had become very wasted.  I've had a new lease of life.

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  • pam39536
    pam39536 yviemx

    Posted

    Its good to hear you are doing well.i am only 6 weeks post op and waiting for the next one . I too was in constant pain , walking bent over , already I have straightened up . I hope you continue to improve I will try the swimming pool next I think 
  • grace47953
    grace47953 yviemx

    Posted

    Thank you for sharing with us your good news. It means that one day I will feel like you.  I already noticed big improvement, I can walk more and without pain. Unfortunately I need TKR on my left knee, which is painfull to walk on.  I am nearly 14 weeks after operation. Unfortunately I tore a quad muscle, so i have

     to take my exercises easy.  Keep in touch with us.

     

  • carol45436
    carol45436 yviemx

    Posted

    That is really good news and gives me hope. Thank you.
  • yviemx
    yviemx

    Posted

    I was fortunate to only need the one knee replacement.  I do think that having the personal trainer has been beneficial. I was finding it hard to cycle but having someone there that encourages, not bullies though, has pushed me into making an effort. 
  • jude48
    jude48 yviemx

    Posted

    HI 

    JUST READ YOUR GREAT NEWS

    THAT IS HOW I NOW FEEL TWO WEEKS AFTER MY FINAL SYNVISC KNEE INJECTION- THE PAIN HAS GONE 

    A NEW LEASE OF LIFE - AND LIFE BECOMES WORTH LIVING AGAIN

    PERHAPS ONE DAY I MIGHT HAVE TO HAVE THE TKR BUT IN THE MEANTIME I'M STICKING WITH THE INJECTION METHOD

    ALL THE BEST ANYWAY

    JUDE

     

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