Tkr
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Hi, I'm just here to let anyone who's needs a second knee replacement and are putting it off, my experience. I had my 1st one done 18th months ago and had my 2nd one done 31st January this year. I kept putting my 2nd one off, saying, it's not as bad as my 1st knee. It was, I just wasn't looking forward to the recovery period. I decided on end of January/Feb so I could be off work during the winter. I know everyone's experiences are different but this time has been so easy. I've had no sticks since about week 4 and even then it was really for confidence I used them (only outside). I've been sleeping on my side or stomach since week 2-3. Since the moment my op was done and that arthritic pain had gone, I wished I hadn't waited so long.
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Susan_lyon louise_48509
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Hi , I had my left knee replacement 2yrs ago having my right done 19thJune. After the first i said never again but soon got over it. The pain i have with the right one can't wait to get it done. haha. Good luck Louise. x
louise_48509 Susan_lyon
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Susan, it's worth it in the end. I now wish I hadn't waited so long but you don't know till it happens do you. Good luck in June
kim20134 louise_48509
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thanks for that. Like you the first one was awful and delaying second, this is reassuring.
louise_48509 kim20134
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Kim, I'm not saying you'll be the same as me but I hope you are. I've bought my surgeon a thank you present because basically he's given me my legs back, I don't k ow how else to put it. It was the same surgeon both times and I can't thank him enough.