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Update after 4 wks post tkr.

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Joskea
Joskea

When I first found this forum, I was excited to see how everyone was getting along but stopped commenting as the posts were so depressing. But thought I should come back as the healing has been awesome. Four weeks post TKR and I have gotten over many challenges. I walk with one cane now, can have an almost proper sleep, can sit in my car and manipulate the pedals, can walk 5+mins without getting winded and have a 108 degree bend in my knee. I still have the occasional pity party but not many. I have gotten out with friends and shopped for food in a wheel chair but managed to get out of my suite. Healing is awesome!!

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  • Jessizzy
    Jessizzy Joskea

    Posted

    I had tkr 19 days ago and getting better every day.

    walking with 1 stick 40 mins a day and being persistent with exercisi

  • Jessizzy
    Jessizzy Joskea

    Posted

    I'm having problems posting on this page.

    it keeps freezing and reloading posting before I finish.

    anyone else having this problem

     

    • NZJENNI
      NZJENNI Jessizzy

      Posted

      Yep - frustrating isn't it. usually I just close the page and loose my text and do over.

    • saralice
      saralice Jessizzy

      Posted

      Yes, it does it all the time with me. I now write my posts in 'Notes' on my Ipad and then copy and paste on here.

    • NZJENNI
      NZJENNI saralice

      Posted

      Ooo now there's a thought ! As a new ipad user I need these tips - thank you smile

  • davidjk22
    davidjk22 Joskea

    Posted

    I have had both knees replaced , first 17 years ago second 15 years ago . Have had no problems at all , both still going strong . Most important to keep up the physio to ensure the knee bends and straightens . 
    • NZJENNI
      NZJENNI davidjk22

      Posted

      Hi David - how very nice to have a long term perspective. 

      One question - do you find if you don't exercise the bend or straighten diminishes ? I had assumed once I got my bend back it would be a permanent thing as far as anything can be permanent !!

      I am 7 weeks post op today and doing really well but i do find if I overdo things the leg stiffens again considerably.

    • davidjk22
      davidjk22 NZJENNI

      Posted

      After my surgery I did exercise as recomended by the physio . It is important to get the knee to bend but just as important to ensure that you can straighten it . I don't exercise as much as I should now , but find with everyday use , walking , stairs , driving etc they keep flexible . Not too bad after 17 years . smile

    • NZJENNI
      NZJENNI davidjk22

      Posted

      That is very encouraging.

      I am good with my PT exercises and am using a stationary bike 3 x a day. I do find standing my worst issue as the knee will then swell and lose mobility.

      Early days smile

    • mandy95401
      mandy95401 davidjk22

      Posted

      Great to hear positive long term news! I am feeling a bit better about next week !
  • lynne52937
    lynne52937 Joskea

    Posted

    Slow gentle strech followed by some demi plie's. Working well for me so far

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