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Most of us found that we didn't know enough about recovery from a TKR before we had it done. What do you wish you had've known? What would have armed you better?
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Posted , 24 users are following.
Most of us found that we didn't know enough about recovery from a TKR before we had it done. What do you wish you had've known? What would have armed you better?
2 likes, 78 replies
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lyn32416 cheryl86544
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Knowing how painful the first few weeks would be. My surgeon said my pain would be "controlled". Liar, liar, pants on fire!
I wish I'd been better prepared. Leaner, fitter and stronger. Its taken me 16 months of perserverance, tenacity and attitude adjustments to get where I am now. New and improved! Yippee!
cheryl86544 lyn32416
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Very good point! That's what they all say - "controlled" pain. I was in hospital and rehab for nearly 5 weeks with each TKR and I made myself a promise that I would have ONE PAINFREE HOUR!! It took weeks, but I got it!!
jenny80029 cheryl86544
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cheryl86544 jenny80029
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That's great Jenny! I feel excited for you that your pain was controlled and that TENS helped so much, brilliant!
linda12841 jenny80029
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Linda
jenny80029 linda12841
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sue33011 cheryl86544
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Good question Cheryl. I spent six weeks reading every bit of information I could lay my hands on as well as an extended visit to my orpathaedic surgeon where I questioned everything-from anaesthesia to pain relief to life without a tkr and then some. I tried to leave no stone unturned. I have always lived by the motto-its your body, your operation-step up. But having said that, the one thing I wasnt prepared for was the lack of sleep during those early weeks post tkr. I'd poured over forums such as this but for some reason " sleep issues" didnt register as a possible issue-WRONG!!!!!!!! I can honestly say for me that was the worst part.
lyn32416 sue33011
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mary96817 sue33011
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sue33011 mary96817
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sue33011 lyn32416
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cheryl86544 sue33011
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Yes, my first TKR was like that - so impossible to sleep! This 2nd TKR I had about 9 weeks ago - totally different. Even in rehab I could sleep on either side, I couldn't believe it and I felt so lucky.
cheryl86544 mary96817
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Yes, you can't be better informed than having experienced it before. That has helped me immensely with my 2nd TKR.
dolores84206 cheryl86544
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All my Dr. told me is that it is extremely painful. He records each visit and said he explained to the patient of the pain involved and she agreed to the operation. He didn't explain the length of recovery or the lack of sleep that I experienced for months. At each visit he would ask me if I felt better than before the operation and my reply was "no"! At almost 6 months out I feel almost normal, sleeping well, walking well, and back to life! Wish I had asked more questions!
Linda_ann sue33011
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Rcurry17 sue33011
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cheryl86544 dolores84206
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Extremely painful could mean anything unless it's in context with the length of recovery and the lack of sleep!
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