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TKR and driving

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pam39536
pam39536

I had TKR 7 weeks ago , right knee .I don't yet feel confident to drive .although not in too much pain, bending the knee is very uncomfortable and I worry about about braking etc. I was wondering how long before others were happy to drive .

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  • debbie02705
    debbie02705 pam39536

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    having my 2nd knee done 4 weeks ago , ive been driving today with no problems at all , this was my left knee clutch only , the other knee was 6 weeks post opp ,but my right knee was harder to get in the car and found it hard because you have to swop peddles over so the twist on the right knee did give me some pain ,
    • pam39536
      pam39536 debbie02705

      Posted

      Debbie, you have had both knees done firly close together , any regrets ? You sound as though you are doing well 
    • debbie02705
      debbie02705 pam39536

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      no not at all , i took more controle over the pain , i was more relaxed and knew what was going to happen , and learnt how to deal with sleeping , dressing , washing and all the things you dont think about with the first time round . good luck with your 2nd 
    • pam39536
      pam39536 debbie02705

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      Yes, I can understand that , I have even decided I want to get up the the first day instead of bed pans, I am sure I could lol .i am hating  the thought of 6 weeks of stockings though ..Today , the left knee doesn't hurt lol . See what happens Friday . Good luck to you 
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