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l needed both my knees done and have been dubious to have surgery as l also suffer from Fibromyalgia but l decided to go with it now 11 wks after op still in a lot of pain, bend 100 but pain stops me pushing myself more.my calf and round the knee hurts all the time,this whole procedure has left me very depressed.
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kim01222 blingbling33146
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blingbling33146 kim01222
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knee replacement wil need a lot of though,thx for support
kim01222 blingbling33146
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Good luck and let us know how you get on
blingbling33146 kim01222
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so grumpy, l start work at 6.45 so goodness knows what time l will lhave to get up do my exercises first,but hey ho one will see at the moment l am, in a worse state than the people l look after but as usual they will not be aware and l will be as professional as always and grit my teeth, thx again will keep you posted,
tana4life blingbling33146
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This procedure is not for the faint of heart
You need to listen to your body do your exercise make sure you take your pain meds on time ice, elevate . I am today 10 weeks out post op. had both knees done same time I get depressed all the time because I don't think I am doing well but remember all of us heal different . Just do the best you can and remember this to shall pass. Good luck to you. This forums are a god send.
blingbling33146 tana4life
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grandmaDylan blingbling33146
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I need both knees doing and probably at least one hip at some point. I also have fibromyalgia and polymyalgia and worry that the pain from these conditions will make recovery harder.
I am desperate to be rid of this pain and be able to live a more normal life but when I read of someone like you who's really struggling it makes me wonder if it is the right decision.
I hope that things start to improve for you very soon. Take care, Deb
tana4life grandmaDylan
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My name is Tana and I had both knees done the end of Jan. I am 60 but i was in great shape did zumba 5 times a week and waited tables 9 shifts a week so I thought this would be a breeze WRONG . I think I have done well but it's hard I have good days and bad days . Doctors don't always tell you the whole truth about your recovery, I thought I would be back at work after 2 months that not going to happen. I am happy that I can now walk with no cane unless I walk a great distance or go in public (other people scare me ). I had both knees done because I am a chicken and I knew I would never have the second one done. So I think you should think long and hard. It might be your doctor won't do both anyway,check that first it might not be up to you.
delia56360 tana4life
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tana4life delia56360
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blingbling33146 grandmaDylan
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bone too be removed, you have your op but not all surgeons will do them both together l think it depends on consultant himself.,everyone is different the trouble is when you already have pain you just want to be free of it, good luck for the fuure and go for it, keep me posted.
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