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Hi @vucci
For me, doing tkr 4+ months ago was a well thought out decision. I did my research. So many great and encouraging responses helped calm my fear. It’s not an easy surgery, so start preparing yourself mentally and physically. Do the pre-exercises and the post exercises. An ice machine is your best friend. Pain control is essential. I am grateful that my husband was my biggest help after I got home from the hospital. From day 1, use your walker to move. Baby steps every half hour. ( I was motivated) . Words cannot express how my quality of life has improved.
Best wishes!
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Your story sounds so much like mine aside from 2 factors: 1. I was prescribed crutches. I kinda wonder if that contributed more to my knee staying bent? I was up and at ‘em very quickly.
2. I still developed scar tissue and had to have the MUA.
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Thank you. I was getting very discouraged by the experiences I was reading. You have given me the motivation to continue my research especially with a good doctor.