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Kneeling with artificial knee

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@njpahl

I feel like a lucky one that I can even kneel. If it hurts, I don’t do it. I have a lot of padding underneath. It feels weird. Can’t explain the feeling but weird. I am learning you just can’t force things with this. I was super active prior to TKR, now just active - lol.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | May 28, 2021

"It feels weird. Can’t explain the feeling but weird."
What a great description. When I told the ortho that after ACL replacement and MCL repair 25 years ago - he laughed.
When I told a second ortho the same after he replacement he grimaced (no sense of humor.)
When I told my current gut that between the second & third surgeries - he listened - he said "you've done this enough, let's see what's happening"

The weird feeling eventually goes away as your muscles, tendons, nerves and brain adapt to the new body parts.

And yes, pushing too hard to get to normal can make the swelling worse. I fortunately have my own knees yet, but all my friends say complete recovery takes from 9 months to a year. Be kind to yourself.

Sue

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