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I am now over 4 months from tkr and the stiffness in my knee is still there plus the pain behind my knee when I try to bend with heel slides. I can never get over 107 even with pushing it back as much as I can without excruciating pain.Is there anyone here who is months ahead of me who still can't pass 110? And who will or never will reach it?
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linlee jeanne_06699
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I too have the pain behind my knee. It was alot worse. My pt person had me cut back on my heal slides. He thought I was working my hamstring too much. It was tough cutting back. I didn't want to go backwards. I have reached 120 and think that's as far as I'm going. Pt says there is more there. I don't feel it. Although it's not as bad the pain is still there. I wish I had the answer. My Dr said he did alot of scraping in the back. He thinks that's what it is and will take time healing. I'm 13 weeks po
jeanne_06699 linlee
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You are so lucky to have reached 120. I don't think I will ever be there. The problem is because of heart attacks and blood clots in my leg I have the usual every day swelling which comes from poor circulation. Once I swell I can't push back any further.
janeymac1965 jeanne_06699
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Jeanne, I had the same problem with the back off my knee. I am 10 weeks post-op. I actually had a long lump that ran across the back of it. I told my pt and she said that it was actually the tendons. She did massage therapy on it and broke a lot of it up. I don't have as much pain as I use to. If I do get the occasional pain I try to massage it out myself. I find it also helps if I ice the back of my knee. Hope this helps. Good luck on your recovery.
shannon95042 linlee
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Hi Linda! You've been on my mind but I couldn't find the thread where we were messaging. I hope all is well and that you are feeling better! Have a happy 4th!!
linlee shannon95042
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I've been thinking about you too! How was FL? I'm doing well. How are you? Happy 4th to you!
sue37592 jeanne_06699
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Hi Jeanne, I'm 15 weeks and my knee is still really stiff at times, especially in the morning, evening time or if I have overdone things. My GP said it could be like this for 18-24 months or I may always experience stiffness and or swelling. She told me it is still early days and to do my physio, static bike and walk but not overdo things.
?As for the bend mine varies between 105 and 120, again still early days, keep doing your heel slides and gently try to push a little further once or twice each time you do them. Take care
shan99257 sue37592
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sue37592 shan99257
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shan99257 sue37592
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Hi Sue. I am 4 months post op and yes I have to get my other one done too. I'm in 2 minds about it...maybe it will be easier because I'll know what to expect. But then again, having to go through that agony again....hmmm...not looking forward to that!
moandrieu shan99257
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Ha! That's why I had both done at the same time. And honestly it worked out. Though those first couple weeks I thought I'd gone mad for making such a decision. I'm glad both knees had to work together to get me to recovery. At 6 weeks I was able to drive my moped and caught a train around India. I'm now 21 months post op and so thankful. Though, I did find out a knee cap is bad. Why on earth don't they replace those at the same time!!!
sue37592 shan99257
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No Shan, knowing whats ahead this time and what to expect is scary. Think that's why we don't get told everything before the surgery. Xx
sue37592 moandrieu
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Yes I heard before they don't replace the knee cap. You would wonder why when in there to save going in again. I think I will ask when getting other knee done to have it done at sametime. X
moandrieu sue37592
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It was a surgeon in the US who told me they are starting to do them with a TKR, but not all US surgeons feel the same way. You'd think the insurance companies would want them done at the same time.
shannon95042 jeanne_06699
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Hi Jeanne. I'm about 20 weeks post op & am right around 105-110. I have noticed in the past couple weeks that I am able to go down stairs much better & actually get on a spin bike, so I'm getting more functional. My pain seems a little better as well, but I'm still pretty swollen if I'm on my feet all day. I think this healing will take a good part of a year. I only had 110 prior to TKR due to prior surgeries, so as long as I'm functional & can be active again, I'm pretty happy. Best of luck!
linlee shannon95042
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Hmmm. going down stairs....working on those. So can't wait to master them. With my left knee that needs to be done I'm a little uneasy going down Them. I haven't gone down stairs the correct way in 8 years! Good for you Shannon! Take care!
shan99257 linlee
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Yeah I'm the same as you Linlee! Lucky my house has ramps. But even going down them isn't great!
moandrieu linlee
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I remember watching a video of a lady after surgery, and it showed her hopping down the stairs. But she did it at a weird angle, not like someone who hasn't had knee surgery. I was determined to push myself on those stairs until I could walk up and down like a normal person. I am doing it! Though, there is much hop in my step. But I don't think most people would look at me and guess I had a bilateral TKR either.
That is what I consider success. We all have different ways of measuring it. Way to work on it Linlee. We didn't get these bad walking habits overnight and it does indeed take a while to retrain our minds and convince them that we can do it!
linlee shan99257
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Hey Shannon! How are you? Can't believe it's been 2 months since our last post. I've been done with pt for quite sometime now. Finally reached 120 bend and 0 straight. I will never have the Rom that I had before but that's ok. No pain! Went to my dr last week for a ck up. I have been complaining about pain on inside of knee and my knee giving out since the beginning. Dr just said it's healing. Friday she finally looked at it. My mcl was strained during surgery and hasn't healed. So now I'm wearing a brace. It really does help. How are you doing?
shannon95042 linlee
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Linda!! I've been thinking about you & wondering how you're doing! BIG congrats on 120! I also stopped PT a while ago. I'm not sure what my bend is, but I am taking spin classes almost daily and can go down stairs (somewhat normally), so im my mind, that's a success! If I don't exercise, I'm really sore and swollen at the end of the day. What a crazy trip this surgery has been..I had no idea how long and tough it would be! How long do you have to wear your brace?