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nwf477
nwf477

Had my 2nd Outpatient PT today. Took 1 pill before going ( really glad I did !!! ) Not on a bike yet but on machine where you sit push your legs forward and back for 5 minutes not too bad. Did some stretching Therapist checked my ROM 131Degrees on my own no straining last week 125. All that is great however still have my share of pain but now down to 2 pain pills a day. I think my biggest problem my quads are just super weak. When I walk I have to be careful otherwise L knee will just decide to give out which causes me to stumble. Trying to do a straight leg raise so far is a joke as well as putting a bolster under the knee tighten my quad and try and lift my foot off the mat not even close to getting it off the mat my quad tightens but that is it. Overall not bad best part of therapy got to use the Game Ready ice cold with compression Love It!!!

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  • gloria12849
    gloria12849 nwf477

    Posted

    It’s nice to hear good news. My theraist suggested I try walking sticks to stabilize me and the work for me. I have been walking this week and today I did one mile with the sticks! I had my first TKR in December 2017. Had my other done June 19th slow but sure!
  • MAT2018
    MAT2018 nwf477

    Posted

    NWF477, I was wondering how you were doing.   I am glad that things are progressing for you after all that you have been through!

     

  • j68551
    j68551 nwf477

    Posted

    What ”pills” are you taking? Bangkok-Johnnie TKR Right Kner 2014 edition. Now, waiting for a new implant, since the old was infected and had been taken out. 
    • nwf477
      nwf477 j68551

      Posted

      Dilaudid 4mg or Hydromorphone 4mg every 4-6 hours same thing
  • laurel65763
    laurel65763 nwf477

    Posted

    So glad to hear of your progress, best wishes for continued healing!
  • nwf477
    nwf477

    Posted

    Pain wise its better but its still not great. After therapy my day is shot. On the positive side 2 pills a day is much better than 6. Have to admit some progress.
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