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Im baaaaaack!

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terri59470
terri59470

Hi all, sorry to have been MIA for so long. TKR was last Friday, so I'm +5 days.

V quick check in tonight - came home this afternoon, sore, bruised, exhausted, emotional.......but home!

I'll be back in the next few days for a full update, but just wanted to let you know I've done it!

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  • martinarvelo
    martinarvelo terri59470

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    Hi terri! Glad you are home safely!  Lots of rest, be as emotional as you like . . you are on your way to recovery.  Look forward to hear from you again once you are feeling up to it.
  • sharon52158
    sharon52158 terri59470

    Posted

    Welcome back hope all went well look forward to hearing about it take care x
  • hazel14959
    hazel14959 terri59470

    Posted

    Hi,New to this forum. Had for right knee last Thursday. Managed to get 91% bend on the Sunday,today struggling with bruised thigh behind knee and calf. Had to change prescription due to needing medication during the night to get sleep. Came home Monday after 5 days. Had left knee done 8years ago had 6 months of agony trying to get the bend but managed it. Exercise bike helped. This time open was different,same surgeon and feel much better already but trying to rush things so have to slow down. Dressing will get changed to-morrow and clips out next week. Been up and down stairs to many times to count as only bathroom is there. I am just 75 so hopefully this will now improve my standard of life.
    • sky1996
      sky1996 hazel14959

      Posted

      Good job Hazel!   Hang in there!  It gets better but it takes time.  Take your pain meds and be careful on those stairs...

       

    • caroline46398
      caroline46398 hazel14959

      Posted

      Wow that's so encouraging. My mum is 82 and has hers Monday. I had mine 6 weeks ago
    • daphne31042
      daphne31042 caroline46398

      Posted

      I m all gog, Caroline. I will be 81 when  I have my second knee fixed and I keep wondering if it isI really worthwhile at my age, Meanwhile, how are YOU getting on ? DO you live near enough to visit nd encourage your Mum?
  • PollyBB
    PollyBB terri59470

    Posted

    Pleased that it is over with and you are home, Terri.  You were well prepared so relax and don't overdo anything now. Take care. x

     

  • sky1996
    sky1996 terri59470

    Posted

    Alright Terri....   good to be home...    now be patient.... take care of yourself.
  • caroline46398
    caroline46398 terri59470

    Posted

    Well done - a long road ahead especially first six weeks but glad to hear you are home
  • anne07663
    anne07663 terri59470

    Posted

    Excellent. Now you are on your way to doom and gloom...just kidding, on your road to recovery. Rest and exercise and the Internet, remote control, ice packs and pills. rolleyes
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