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Posted by adillen1 @adillen1, Dec 22, 2023

Just had a TKR on Friday
Lot of Burning when bending and lifting, still a little tingly and under knee cap hurts
Can someone also explain degrees of flexion
Is 80 degrees better then 90

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sbanner1 | @sbanner1 | Feb 19 9:15am
In reply to @cherylhofmann "Hello Sue, Hope you are doing well and still enjoying Florida. Thought I would give you..." + (show)
@cherylhofmann

Hello Sue,
Hope you are doing well and still enjoying Florida. Thought I would give you an update on my knee progress as you have been most helpful during this frustrating recovery.
I finally went off the gabapentin, due to the side effects but the pain you speak about in #2 above returned. I decided to see my PCP last week and he prescribed Lyrica, thinking the side effects might be different or non-existent. I've been on it since Thursday but it will take a few weeks to kick in. My PT suggested I wear thigh high compression hose and I've been doing that as well, but the knee is still quite swollen - not sure if it's helping?
I find that when I've done a lot of walking (w/o the cane) I really pay the price the next day (to your point in #5 above).
Thank you again, for your great advice -- you have been a life saver to me and I'm trying to keep moving!

Cheryl

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Hi Cheryl,
Would you like to share email addresses?
Sue

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cherylhofmann | @cherylhofmann | Feb 19 3:53pm
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@sbanner1

Great to hear from you!
Florida has been cold, like the rest of the country. I’ve been able to get several long walks in, but only two pools days so far because of the weather.
It will be 7 months post op on February 28th for me. I’m getting stronger every month, but know I still have a long healing process ahead. It’s not swollen anymore and can walk for miles. I went to my first dinner dance the other night and danced for three hours! I felt like I just broke out of prison! It was wonderful. The next morning, my knee wasn’t swollen and no increase in pain.
I just joined a knee replacement group on Facebook. You might enjoy it. Dr. Samantha Smith PT, runs the group. I just joined one of her exercise classes starting March 4th, as I’m getting bored with my exercise routine and need some fresh ideas. I still do my stretches everyday. I bought some resistance bands recently that seem to help.
I still have some IT band pain and pain on the bottom of the knee cap, but it is getting better. I’m learning how to kneel now. I’m a gardener, so want to be good to go by April. I’m following Dr. Samantha Smith’s kneeling video. It takes several weeks to get through her program. Her kneeling program is on YouTube.
I’m so happy you reached out. I was looking through our previous messages, and couldn’t find your surgery date. When did you have your surgery again? I hope the Lyrica helps you. Keep on stretching everyday and walking. Do you have a stationary bike? I don’t have one here and miss mine. I can join a gym for $100.00 a month down here. I think that’s a lot of money for one month, but I still might join so I can use the stationary bike.
Keep in touch! It will get better!

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Oh Sue,

I'm so glad to hear you have turned the corner! You made my day! And I'm sure you are feeling like a million bucks after what you went through. Dancing for 3 hours - WOW

I went on FB but could not find the Dr. Smith you are referring to? Does her group have a different name? Just thinking about kneeling gives me the shakes.... you'll have to let me know how the video works, as I love to garden as well and I have 3 grandchildren, with another on the way, so playing on the floor (back on my knees) is in my future!

So, my daughter's MIL, just had her knee replaced last Wednesday and you should see her! She's using a walker but, in a few days, will be ready to move to a cane - I'm like, really? But like you said, you can't compare yourself to other people.

My surgery date was 10/10, so I'm in month 4 - still going to PT through the end of March (1x per week). The PT's have been great and just as frustrated as me, but they're doing their best.
I am stretching and walking every day and I do have a stationary bike, which I use several times a day. And I agree with you, $100 a month is a lot of money just to ride a bike. You'd be better off just buying a cheap one on Amazon and taking it home with you when you leave -:)

You take care and continue to enjoy your release from prison. Hopefully, your weather will get warmer so you can get in the water!

Cheryl

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sbanner1 | @sbanner1 | Feb 19 8:53pm

Hi Cheryl,
Her name is Dr. Samantha Smith, PT. Her company is called Succeedcourses.com. She is on Instagram and YouTube as well.
Sue

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kneenee | @kneenee | Feb 24 11:54am
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@sbanner1

Great to hear from you!
Florida has been cold, like the rest of the country. I’ve been able to get several long walks in, but only two pools days so far because of the weather.
It will be 7 months post op on February 28th for me. I’m getting stronger every month, but know I still have a long healing process ahead. It’s not swollen anymore and can walk for miles. I went to my first dinner dance the other night and danced for three hours! I felt like I just broke out of prison! It was wonderful. The next morning, my knee wasn’t swollen and no increase in pain.
I just joined a knee replacement group on Facebook. You might enjoy it. Dr. Samantha Smith PT, runs the group. I just joined one of her exercise classes starting March 4th, as I’m getting bored with my exercise routine and need some fresh ideas. I still do my stretches everyday. I bought some resistance bands recently that seem to help.
I still have some IT band pain and pain on the bottom of the knee cap, but it is getting better. I’m learning how to kneel now. I’m a gardener, so want to be good to go by April. I’m following Dr. Samantha Smith’s kneeling video. It takes several weeks to get through her program. Her kneeling program is on YouTube.
I’m so happy you reached out. I was looking through our previous messages, and couldn’t find your surgery date. When did you have your surgery again? I hope the Lyrica helps you. Keep on stretching everyday and walking. Do you have a stationary bike? I don’t have one here and miss mine. I can join a gym for $100.00 a month down here. I think that’s a lot of money for one month, but I still might join so I can use the stationary bike.
Keep in touch! It will get better!

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sbanner1, apparently you are not on Medicare? When I lived in sw FL on Medicare...great gym via Optum free...also here in Maine free!

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sbanner1 | @sbanner1 | Feb 24 9:19pm
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@kneenee

sbanner1, apparently you are not on Medicare? When I lived in sw FL on Medicare...great gym via Optum free...also here in Maine free!

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I am on Medicare. I’m on vacation and joined the gym in the resort area I staying at. I’m only here for one month.

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cherylhofmann | @cherylhofmann | Mar 9 7:39am
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@sbanner1

Hi Cheryl,
Would you like to share email addresses?
Sue

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Sue,
I completely missed this message to share email addresses. Yes, I would very much like to do that.
Wanted to touch base with you to check in an see how you are doing and if you are still dancing the nights away and also give you an update on my slow, but good progress.

My email address is cherylhofmann@att.net

Cheryl

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ammaw52 | @ammaw52 | Mar 10 1:11pm

90 is better. It will stop the burning . Mine did that for a while. It will improve with exercises. Stiffness seems to be something that is present in most people but most of theirs go away. Mine hasn't but I feel a little over a year on same leg and shattered my femur. So can't count that one. I'm healing. Working hard. Takes determination to go thru these replacements. Wishing you well. Hang in there. It will get better.

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ammaw52 | @ammaw52 | Mar 14 10:40am

I had TKR 2 years ago then fell and smashed my femur on same leg 15 months after it. I've had 2 surgeries, lived in rehab a month..and neither surgery worked. Now April 18 Dr. Wants to take plate out, clean my leg out and put a rod in and do TKR over because he will make it bigger. He is not the Dr that did it at first
It was never right. I would love to hear others thoughts on this. He said I'd be a lot better off cause I'll never get any better than I am.now without the surgery. Nervous about this,of course. I hurt, can't walk long at all. And have to use a walker. My fall was may a year ago this May
Bone graft didn't take. And my leg did not heal at all. Long post. Needed to get all this out. Thank You so much
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