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just surfacing

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Dotty_Lotty
Dotty_Lotty

5 days tkr and just surfacing from a blur of pain, meds, and blood transfusion.The main thing is I am home,and  I have a nice shiny new knee!

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  • martinarvelo
    martinarvelo Dotty_Lotty

    Posted

    Glad you are home safely!  I had a blood transfusion too . .it really made a difference! I was so weak before. . . Keep in touch!  Sleep when you can, and be knd to yourself!
    • Dotty_Lotty
      Dotty_Lotty martinarvelo

      Posted

      you too , I just take it an hour at a time but I am feeling better bit by bit, Off for a nap now!
  • moandrieu
    moandrieu Dotty_Lotty

    Posted

    Way to keep it positive Dotty! It is definitely a gift to treasure and take care of.
  • terri59470
    terri59470 Dotty_Lotty

    Posted

    Hi there, welcome to the "Afters"!

    The first few days really do pass in a blur don't they?! Glad you're feeling well enough to pop on here. These lovely guys were a godsend to me

    (They still are actually) so any questions, worries, or if you just need a grumble, we're here for you.

    Take care, be kind to yourself, hydrate plenty, and rest whenever you need to

    Terri TKR 4 weeks ago today 🎉🎂

  • Peglegbev
    Peglegbev Dotty_Lotty

    Posted

    Well done take your time rest and have treats this forum is amazing
  • denise35025
    denise35025 Dotty_Lotty

    Posted

    Congratulations on the new knee AND being at home! Doesn't it make a difference? Your lovely positive attitude will also make a difference to your recovery, Lotty.

    I'm 8 weeks post TKR, and yesterday I found myself clambering over chairs, having forgotten that one knee might not make it. Luckily it did, but the pleasure in having forgotten all about it for a time was brilliant!.

    Keep up the excercises and get lots of rest. All the best from Denise in Oz.

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