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It has been 2 months post-op and I have been progressing ok, but it seems like im feeling the replacement in my knee. Is that normal? Will I always feel it?
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CHICO_MARX Guest
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I asked my doc that question at 6 weeks. His response...
"You've got a giant mechanical device implanted in your body. What do you expect?"
I'm 13-months post-op...I don't even know it's there...well...maybe a bit when I kneel down.
Stay strong...
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kathleen31072 Guest
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Hi Linda,
i had my left knee replaced 8/16, and my right knee replaced just last week. I'm 57, and an avid tennis player. It was hitting a tennis balls at 3 months and playing in matches at 4 months. Once I started trusting my new knee, I felt confident enough to run and chase balls. Once that happened it has been easier to think of the knee as just a stronger/better knee...an improvement. It clicks occasionally, but I hardly notice it. It helps to just mentally think of it as a real knee (except when going through metal detectors) even practice kneeling so you can grow accustomed to that discomfort. Hoping I have the same success with my right knee...so far so good! Good luck and know your knee has your back! 😜