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Difference between Robot-Assisted TKR and Conventional?
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 30, 2023 | Replies (50)Comment receiving replies
Hi Cindy, This was so great for me to read. One of my Daughters is taking me to the hospital and then to her house for 3 weeks. I know I am most fortunate. I am concerned about when I get home. I have some obstacles, but my house is one story. That's good. I always drive a big diesel truck, but I especially purched a mud size car. I will want to go to PT when I get home. It will be week 4, so you gave me the encouragement I wanted. A hospital liason nurse had told me I might not be cleared to drive until week 6. I want to prove her wrong. I have a hundred questions, but you helped me with this one. You made a friend. Sheryl from Magalia, CA
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Hey I sent you my email in a private message if you have any questions after your knee replacement. I wish I had someone to bounce things off of.
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Please make sure to let us know how you are doing. I actually had someone tell me in NC we aren't really supposed to drive but my Dr. told me to just go out and practice in the neighborhood and see how I feel so I took that as if I was comfortable why not. And I'm kind of strong willed lol. I kept my distance from people and drove at non-busy times of the day. I did have to pick my leg up sometimes and move it over to the brake which was ok since I kept my distance. I also drove to PT with my husband in the car several times before he left for the week. If my car thinks I'm going to hit something either going forward or backward it slams on the brakes (scares you if it does). That's good and bad lol...My staples (26 of them) came out at day 10 and when they came out it made a huge difference in being able to bend my knee more comfortably in my experience. What day is your surgery?