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mick141959
mick141959

Total knee op 6 weeks ago .. getting there slowly 

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  • linda84382
    linda84382 mick141959

    Posted

    Read this forum. Great insight here. We whine and everyone consoles. I read th is at 2am when I can't sleep.

    • mick141959
      mick141959 linda84382

      Posted

      I will put more on here about my experience if it may help,at whatever stage you are at
  • pat99452
    pat99452 mick141959

    Posted

    Most definitely a marathon. Prayers that yours continues well. Now 8 weeks after TKR and getting there. From what I have read, I am extremely lucky. Exercise every other day, only Advil after exercise, finally able to sleep more than couple of hours. Sometimes it feels like one step forward and two back but we will get there. A number of folks will post great information and answer questions. Follow your doctor’s and therapist’s recommendations for long term recovery.
    • mick141959
      mick141959 pat99452

      Posted

      So many different feelings in knee/ leg ... stabbing pains.. nerve endings tingling.... knee feeling hot... toes feeling ice cold although checked by Pyshio as I have a very good pulse rate and they are not cold...stiffness in knee....some exercises were hard at start and the new ones I’ve got now are very hard .All this is not to scare anyone just my experience at this moment in time .More to follow if required 
  • starbright1
    starbright1 mick141959

    Posted

    I have the same problem with mine.. It's good to share information. My scar is also so hot and itchy. Roll on recovery.

  • barb31990
    barb31990 mick141959

    Posted

    It gets better about 8-10 weeks.

    Good Luck with your recovery and reading information posted here will really assist you.

  • robert40911
    robert40911 mick141959

    Posted

    Hey had TKR back in February surgery went well had swelling and tightness in knee just had a manipulation on Tuesday to break scar tissue up hoping for the best. Congratulations to you on your success
  • nwf477
    nwf477 mick141959

    Posted

    I am not sure I would say its going slowly by who's comparison? I think you making great progress whether you think its slow or not the fact is you had a major surgery. There are going to be good days and bad days sometimes you are in PT and you made progress then the next time you go it went backwards. Wish I was in you shoes I am 2 years post op and it looks like I am heading for another trip to OR.

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