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2nd Rt knee replacement Recovery Update

Goodie2shoes — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 03:34:31 GMT

I am starting outpatient PT Monday, still on the walker but feeling stronger and ready to wean from it. Dr removed the Rt Knee stitches Thursday (21) said everything looks good, x rays showed the knee hardware in alignment. My knee is still swollen but that's to be expected so I am icing after my home PT exercises. I'm so ready to drive again (haven't driven since June) hope summer of 2021 is much better than this but I am still truly blessed. I'm going to try using my cane in the next few days. Having a repeat knee replacement is a real experience and not a good one so take care of your knees out there !

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tansy — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 03:39:14 GMT

YAY!!

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Starfish — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 03:50:08 GMT

I can not even imagine doing the same knee twice! Bless you. I did one 1.5 yr ago. I do not want to do the other one. It really sucks. Keep at your PT.

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Drythe — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 04:08:59 GMT

@Goodie2shoes

Congratulations!

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Katcat1 — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 07:20:56 GMT

@Goodie2shoes If you think knee replacement is difficult try hip replacement. lol Good luck to you and heal quickly.

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hopi — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 07:43:46 GMT

Prayers for your health and recovery. So happy to hear how well you are physically and seem to be in great spirits.

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catter70 — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 12:13:52 GMT

Glad that this is working out for you this time. Take care.

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drizzellla — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 12:59:40 GMT

Sorry to hear that you needed a second replacement but glad that everything looks good. What a relief.

And now please take care of your left knee. I am sure it also was put through a bit of stress through out this ordeal.

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BlueFinch — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 14:58:05 GMT

@Goodie2shoes Good for you! You're a warrior, having been through so much and staying so positive. We can hear you roar.

I'm so glad to read things are looking good post-op. I know having a second, corrective surgery, was terribly challenging. Hopefully you'll never revisit setbacks again.

Best wishes for an uncomplicated recovery process, with good health ahead. It's good you're getting things under control before Xmas and the NY. What a way to wrap up an otherwise awful year. You'll be feeling like a, well deserved, new you, soon. Cheers.

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Still Raining — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 15:24:33 GMT

Goodness, such a long journey for you. So happy to hear you are finally getting to toss the walker. Best wishes.

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chlema — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 15:52:56 GMT

Good to hear that all is going well, congratulations! I know it's been a difficult road for you but looks like all is good.

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 16:14:23 GMT

@Goodie2shoes You really went through the wringer and deserve a positive outcome! So happy to hear things are looking good for you and your knee. I could not imagine going through knee replacement on the same knee twice. Just WOW! Once is definitely enough!

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Goodie2shoes — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 16:23:52 GMT

@drizzelllawrote:And now please take care of your left knee. I am sure it also was put through a bit of stress through out this ordeal.

Thanks for your well wishes. I already had the left knee replaced in 2015, no problems. The right knee done 9/30/19 decided to be a problem in May of this year. abcess developed, hardware removed with temporary knee until a staff infection was resolved then the redo done 9/24. This too will pass and I will be dancing by Next month !

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shoesnbags — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 17:29:59 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
@Goodie2shoes If you think knee replacement is difficult try hip replacement. lol Good luck to you and heal quickly.

@Katcat1

I'm surprised to hear that. Friends who have had both said that the knee replacement was much harder. I've only had a TKR so can't compare - and I hope not to have the opportunity, ha ha.

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drizzellla — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 17:48:13 GMT

@Goodie2shoes wrote:
@drizzelllawrote:And now please take care of your left knee. I am sure it also was put through a bit of stress through out this ordeal.

Thanks for your well wishes. I already had the left knee replaced in 2015, no problems. The right knee done 9/30/19 decided to be a problem in May of this year. abcess developed, hardware removed with temporary knee until a staff infection was resolved then the redo done 9/24. This too will pass and I will be dancing by Next month !

Thank you for that information. Glad to hear that your left knee is causing you no problems. And that you are pleased with how the right knee is healing.

And thrilled that you plan on dancing on both of them next month. Have a wonderful time.

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FreedomShopper — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 22:10:07 GMT

Stay Well and Get Well Soon! Prayers for you that 2021 will be much better!

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chrystaltree — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 01:13:51 GMT

Happy to hear that your recovery is going well. I had my left knee replaced a couple of years ago, I do need my right one replaced. It was supposed to be this Fall and then Covid 19 happened so fingers crossed, Fall 2021. The right isn't nearly as bad as the left knee was but I want to get it done before it does get bad. Good luck with your continuing recovery.