Well, good afternoon newbie, @jewlz1. I was a newbie here at one time. That was after my first TKR. Now, four years later, I am having my second TKR in August. So maybe you have lots to share with me. I'll try to keep up my end of the bargain.

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Guess what @jewlz1,,,,,I remember those zappers and zingers. They were scary at first until my PT told me they wouldn't last and they didn't. 19 days isn't a very long time. Did you have a Mako robotic surgery with a nerve block? And most important....have you talked with your surgeon or PT if you have started exercises?

I also agree with your use of Gabapentin. For me, it took away the tingles and post-surgery pain. And I also agree that nerves usually heal. However, nerves take a long, long, long time to heal and sometimes get confused about what message they are transporting.....pain or pleasure? One more question....did you have a nerve block before surgery?

And I apologize because I have one more question that will help us. Did your surgeon give you a recovery timeline? "Walk in 3 days, Drive in 3 weeks, It's hard work to put this knee back on full-time."

I hope you can hear from others on this issue. Please report back....I am really anxious for your feedback.

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris