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Hit another dip in my TKR recovery

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MAT2018
MAT2018

This is not a question, just need to vent.  First let me say thank goodness I found this site around 6 weeks after my TKR when I was really feeling depressed about the whole procedure.  I found lots of great advice and ideas for getting through this journey.  

So my TKR was Jan 2018, had an allergic reaction to the glue that they used to close me up which set me back and then at 12 weeks later I had a MUA because my knee wouldn't bend pass 100 with lots of help.  After my MUA I could really see a big improvement in my bend and shortly after that I was finally able to get back to do some serious gym workouts.  

But as Chico Marx's picture of The REALITY of a TKR Recovery...In One Picture so clearly points out, the dips in the road to recovery can be many and some can be deep.  

Found out yesterday that the pain I was having in my left foot (the TKR was on my right knee) is a stress fracture.  Since my bone density is great (at least it was last year when I had a bone scan) the doctors are saying it from an "off" gait from before the TKR and then after the TKR while I was trying to get stronger.  

I am now in a "boot" and was told to rest it as much as possible for six weeks.  No bike, no swimming, nothing...after that they will take another x-ray and slowly let me start back.  

I have to say I just sat in the doctor's office and cried.  I have been working so hard to get back to "normal" after that TKR and now I feel like I am starting over.  

But I keep telling myself this is just a "dip" in the road to recovery and I will get though it.  It is not an infection or my knee hasn't failed as I know some of you have gone though.  So it could be worse...

 

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  • christine23754
    christine23754 MAT2018

    Posted

    I know how you feel. I am nearly seven months post TKR and am going in on Friday for new hip. I went to see surgeon on Monday because my knee is giving me real trouble, this right  clamp like feeling I have round my knee....Chico thought I should give it a name,,,,has gotten worse so wanted it checked out. Had xrays and although t I only spoke to nurse practitioner she did say that all looked well and it was probably due a lot to over compensation.

    So I have got my fingers crossed that this time next month I will be skipping up the road....don't hold out to much hope though but hey ho onwards and uipwards! 

    • MAT2018
      MAT2018 christine23754

      Posted

      Is the new hip going to be on the same side as the new knee or opposite?  That news would send me over the edge at this point. At least according to all accounts I have read and heard the hip is easier to get over then the knee????    Good luck!!!
    • kathleen_65043
      kathleen_65043 MAT2018

      Posted

      Hip surgery is nothing compared to knee surgery wishing you Good luck please read up on Chico he has excellent information and advice he has helped me good luck x
  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX MAT2018

    Posted

    Yes, it could be waaaay worse.  Take care of the foot so it heals, even if it sets your knee rehab back a bit.  I got hit with spinal stenosis at 8 months and needed a fusion to fix that.  Set me back too.  You have to play the hand you're dealt..

  • laurel65763
    laurel65763 MAT2018

    Posted

    I had an allergic reaction to the glue too and spent 10 months in a wheelchair due to complications. TKR is definitely an exercise in patience! But my left leg/knee is now the strong leg I can stand on. I'm researching what I can do to prevent another allergic reaction before the right knee is replaced.

    Hang in there, everything will heal up-patience...

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