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Prepping for 2nd TKR

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tammy11224
tammy11224

I am a complete mess as I near my surgery on 10/9/17 for a left TKR. Perhaps in part because it is on the heels of my right TKR on 12/5/16. I feel a panic I don't recall ever having felt before. I wonder is this really necessary! I am walking and even practicing restorative yoga. My knee sometimes feels okay and then without warning I'm reminded that it really hurts and is prohibitive.  Wondering if anyone has any advice to offer.

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  • cheryl90571
    cheryl90571 tammy11224

    Posted

    Hi Tammy!

    Focus on the FUTURE with two GOOD KNEES! Think about how GREAT it will feel having two knees that are dependable and allow you to get your life back again.

    Of course there's the recovery thing. You already know about that. It's annoying, but it doesn't last too long.

  • cheryl90571
    cheryl90571 tammy11224

    Posted

    Hi Tammy!

    Focus on the FUTURE with two GOOD KNEES! Think about how GREAT it will feel having two knees that are dependable and allow you to get your life back again.

    Of course there's the recovery thing. You already know about that. It's annoying, but it doesn't last too long.

  • Daddio180
    Daddio180 tammy11224

    Posted

    Everyone heels different every surgery has different results take your time be patient and do as mush as you can at home

    Good luck. !!!

  • cheryl90571
    cheryl90571 tammy11224

    Posted

    Pressed send before I was done!

    Also, think about NOT having to always think about KNEES! You will be able to move around, do what you want and eventually even FORGET about KNEES!

    My surgeries were three and a half months apart (June and October 2015). Your upcoming surgery will be on my two year anniversary for Knee #2.

    Today I mowed the lawn, planted 150 bulbs, made stuffed cabbage, did five loads of laundry and watered the garden. My arthritic BACK hurt, but my two knees were real troopers.

    I wish this for you, too!♥️

    Sending prayers of calm and strength and courage to you tonight!

    You can do this!!!

    • tammy11224
      tammy11224 cheryl90571

      Posted

      Oh gosh! You're right! It would be awesome not to think about my knees every single day!!! I love gardening, but haven't been able to for the past two seasons. Your words are inspiring!! 

  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX tammy11224

    Posted

    Deep breath...you beat it once, you'll beat it again...  Hope these help...

    https://patient.info/forums/discuss/tkr-strong-594566

    https://patient.info/forums/discuss/tkr-and-ptsd-569521

     

    • tammy11224
      tammy11224 CHICO_MARX

      Posted

      Chico, I was so hoping to hear from you!!! I benefited so much from your posts last time!! I knew you'd have something profound to say and you didn't let me down!!!!

    • CHICO_MARX
      CHICO_MARX tammy11224

      Posted

      Took a week in Santa Fe and Taos, especially at the Pueblo and sacred Blue Mountain.  Sometimes ya gotta take time to feed your soul...
  • Guest
    Guest tammy11224

    Posted

    I was exactly the same, with the same feelings, had to really push myself mentally to go forward with second knee four months after first. I'm now nine weeks with second and you do cope.  The knees have been very different remember that and also its testing on patience levels.  I'm glad I had it done and am now going forward in time to full recovery , look at it as a phase in time and the benefits will be huge and eventually the whole lifechanging experience will fade in the past. This forum really helps when your worried or feeling down and you realise all the things you are feeling are normal, the support helps you through. Big smile and go for it😀😀😀😀😀

    • tammy11224
      tammy11224 Guest

      Posted

      Should have posted this weeks ago! I am so happy to hear from folks who have had similar experiences!!!
  • jenny80029
    jenny80029 tammy11224

    Posted

    Very deep full lung breaths! 😄

    It is a big step of Faith, but choose to trust, you have done it and you can do it again. Blessings to you!

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