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It's done...today

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saz2020
saz2020

Hi, had my 1st TKR today between 12 and 2pm (now 8.30pm... Been awake all day but only just got my iPad). I'm so buzzed to have finally had it, I was so worried it would get cancelled for some reason.

The op was so cool! I was wide awake and felt absolutely everything, even the opening scalpel cut. Zero pain of course (that wouldn't have been cool) but all touch senses still worked. And could hear senior surgeon instructing his junior so I new everything that was going on. Anyone else experienced that?

My leg aches a little bit, despite the pain meds, but not enough to dampen my spirits so far.

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    debz13 saz2020

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    I didn't have staples. My surgeon used a Zipline. The dressing was changed every day. The nursing staff at the rehab I went to were all fascinated with my scar, ad they had not seen the Zipline used for TKR before. When the doctor removed it, it was just like taking off a piece of tape. It was much like a zip lock bag.
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