I have bilateral knee replacements. A partial on my left, and a total on my right. I am a CRRN. Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse. Although compression stocking, or TEDS are necessary after surgery, they should NEVER remain on for more than 24 hours, without being removed for short periods in-between. I have bilateral peripheral neuropathy, which I DID NOT HAVE before my surgeries. I find it even more debilitating than my surgeries were. I had PT after both surgeries, and was doing well. But gradually the peripheral neuropathy started, and now y feet drive e crazy. I can walk on floors or cement, but walking on grass is much more difficult, because other than pins and needles, my proprioception, an awareness of where body parts (feet) are, is not good.

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