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Preparing myself for tkr

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cindy61749
cindy61749

Just wondering how long before most people return to work after a tkr? I was thinking that after 2-3 weeks I would resume my life and go back to work and most of my normal activities. After reading some of the discussions this tkr sounds a lot more painful and difficult than I was thinking. I have been through breast cancer twice in the past six years, fractured my llowet back by falling off my mule and two fractures in my upper back due to osteoporosis. I have been thru a lot and this tkr is frightening to me. I can't stand being confined to the house. I take care of young adults and need to be able to chase after them and cannot be on pain meds and working.

I just turned 60 last week. Have any of you gone on disability because of the tkr?

I appreciate your feedback

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  • John5006
    John5006 cindy61749

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    Hi cindy,

    ​Hate to say this - but - dream on !

    ​I had (nearly a year ago now) a partial knee replacement (right knee, medial compartment) . I was 8 weeks before I could drive a car again and only at that point did the Consultant give me clearance to throw away my two crutches. I was back at work driving a bus at 11 weeks. I was 71 at the time.

     

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