Re: Calling all recent Bi TKR's

[Guest guest]

- Hi Sue...I've had 6 inch bed risers under my sofa, chairs & bed for

years. It's SO much easier to stand up when you're up a bit higher. I'm 6 wks

post TKR & sure glad I haven't hurt my arms trying to stand. I'll leave the

risers under everything forever ! Susie

-- In Joint Replacement , " Sue " <msprice@...> wrote:

>

> This is my first day on the real computer (used my PDA for the past three

weeks instead). So my first chance to " not lurk " and to contribute. My surgery

was on July 10; 5 days at HSS in NYC, then 10 days at in-patient rehab and now

outpatient PT 3x a week. Am able to walk about house w/out a cane, which is

good.

>

> My biggest complaint is severe muscle pain, not on knees (they only ache

mildly) but in biceps, since am using arms to lift myself. Sometimes this pain

is out of site. If not for it would already be off of the pain meds. Anyone

else have this? Also at inpatient PT, which was two 90 min. sessions daily,

had severe shin splints as a result of using a muscle that had been inactive.

That seems to have cleared itself up, thankfully.

>

> Would love to hear from other new Bi TKR's or single TKR's. This list is very

helpful.

>

> Best to all,

> Sue

>

> BiTKR 7.10.09

> Pearle, MD

> HSS, NYC

>

[Guest guest]

I sure was interested to read your post. I am scheduled for bi-TKR on

Sept 15th, and so every little bit of information I can gather will be

helpful. I am wondering how my arms will do for me, if there is so much

stress on them.

I am just 5 months out from my spine fusion surgery, so my arms have had

a real workout already, so I was thinking that maybe they were

strengthened up enough already. But, after my spine surgery, I came down

with Polymyalgia Rheumatica, which makes my shoulders and arms so

painful to use some days. (am on Prednisone indefinitely for that)

Thanks to your post, I think I will take arm strengthening exercises

more seriously.

I am amazed that you are walking without a cane in the house already.

Gives me hope!

Thanks so much for your message!

> This is my first day on the real computer (used my PDA for the past

> three weeks instead). So my first chance to " not lurk " and to

> contribute. My surgery was on July 10; 5 days at HSS in NYC, then 10

> days at in-patient rehab and now outpatient PT 3x a week. Am able to

> walk about house w/out a cane, which is good.

>

> My biggest complaint is severe muscle pain, not on knees (they only

> ache mildly) but in biceps, since am using arms to lift myself.

> Sometimes this pain is out of site. If not for it would already be off

> of the pain meds. Anyone else have this? Also at inpatient PT, which

> was two 90 min. sessions daily, had severe shin splints as a result of

> using a muscle that had been inactive. That seems to have cleared

> itself up, thankfully.

>

> Would love to hear from other new Bi TKR's or single TKR's. This list

> is very helpful.

>

> Best to all,

> Sue

>

> BiTKR 7.10.09

> Pearle, MD

> HSS, NYC

--

Carolyn

http://www.carolyndesigns.com Cottages, Artistic florals & more

Quality Original Machine Embroidery designs

Embroidery_Designs_by_Carolyn/

[Guest guest]

I had a TKR on July 7 2009 and am having no problem. I am walking without any

help. Started driving in my car more last week. I am going to PT 3 times per

week. I still can't bend more than 80 % adn am working on that. Pt is pleased

with my progress. Not taking much in way of pain meds. Still tire out wasy at

times. But very pleased.

From: Carolyn Faulk <cfaulk@...>

Subject: re: Calling all recent Bi TKR's

Joint Replacement

Date: Sunday, August 2, 2009, 8:56 AM

 

I sure was interested to read your post. I am scheduled for bi-TKR on

Sept 15th, and so every little bit of information I can gather will be

helpful. I am wondering how my arms will do for me, if there is so much

stress on them.

I am just 5 months out from my spine fusion surgery, so my arms have had

a real workout already, so I was thinking that maybe they were

strengthened up enough already. But, after my spine surgery, I came down

with Polymyalgia Rheumatica, which makes my shoulders and arms so

painful to use some days. (am on Prednisone indefinitely for that)

Thanks to your post, I think I will take arm strengthening exercises

more seriously.

I am amazed that you are walking without a cane in the house already.

Gives me hope!

Thanks so much for your message!

> This is my first day on the real computer (used my PDA for the past

> three weeks instead). So my first chance to " not lurk " and to

> contribute. My surgery was on July 10; 5 days at HSS in NYC, then 10

> days at in-patient rehab and now outpatient PT 3x a week. Am able to

> walk about house w/out a cane, which is good.

>

> My biggest complaint is severe muscle pain, not on knees (they only

> ache mildly) but in biceps, since am using arms to lift myself.

> Sometimes this pain is out of site. If not for it would already be off

> of the pain meds. Anyone else have this? Also at inpatient PT, which

> was two 90 min. sessions daily, had severe shin splints as a result of

> using a muscle that had been inactive. That seems to have cleared

> itself up, thankfully.

>

> Would love to hear from other new Bi TKR's or single TKR's. This list

> is very helpful.

>

> Best to all,

> Sue

>

> BiTKR 7.10.09

> Pearle, MD

> HSS, NYC

--

Carolyn

http://www.carolynd esigns.com Cottages, Artistic florals & more

Quality Original Machine Embroidery designs

http://groups. / group/Embroidery _Designs_ by_Carolyn/

[Guest guest]

Wow, ! That's awesome news! I'm scheduled for TKR on September 16th.

Hope I do as well as you!

re: Calling all recent Bi TKR's

Joint Replacement

Date: Sunday, August 2, 2009, 8:56 AM

I sure was interested to read your post. I am scheduled for bi-TKR on

Sept 15th, and so every little bit of information I can gather will be

helpful. I am wondering how my arms will do for me, if there is so much

stress on them.

I am just 5 months out from my spine fusion surgery, so my arms have had

a real workout already, so I was thinking that maybe they were

strengthened up enough already. But, after my spine surgery, I came down

with Polymyalgia Rheumatica, which makes my shoulders and arms so

painful to use some days. (am on Prednisone indefinitely for that)

Thanks to your post, I think I will take arm strengthening exercises

more seriously.

I am amazed that you are walking without a cane in the house already.

Gives me hope!

Thanks so much for your message!

> This is my first day on the real computer (used my PDA for the past

> three weeks instead). So my first chance to " not lurk " and to

> contribute. My surgery was on July 10; 5 days at HSS in NYC, then 10

> days at in-patient rehab and now outpatient PT 3x a week. Am able to

> walk about house w/out a cane, which is good.

>

> My biggest complaint is severe muscle pain, not on knees (they only

> ache mildly) but in biceps, since am using arms to lift myself.

> Sometimes this pain is out of site. If not for it would already be off

> of the pain meds. Anyone else have this? Also at inpatient PT, which

> was two 90 min. sessions daily, had severe shin splints as a result of

> using a muscle that had been inactive. That seems to have cleared

> itself up, thankfully.

>

> Would love to hear from other new Bi TKR's or single TKR's. This list

> is very helpful.

>

> Best to all,

> Sue

>

> BiTKR 7.10.09

> Pearle, MD

> HSS, NYC

--

Carolyn

http://www.carolynd esigns.com Cottages, Artistic florals & more

Quality Original Machine Embroidery designs

http://groups. / group/Embroidery _Designs_ by_Carolyn/

[Guest guest]

>

> - Hi Sue...I've had 6 inch bed risers under my sofa, chairs & bed for

years. It's SO much easier to stand up when you're up a bit higher. I'm 6 wks

post TKR & sure glad I haven't hurt my arms trying to stand. I'll leave the

risers under everything forever ! Susie

Great idea, Susie. Can you order these on line? Sue

[Guest guest]

I used cinder blocks (with paper towels underneath to protect the floors) on my

couch and bed risers you can get from many places which sell linens, I got mine

from the christmas tree shop, to raise beds and chairs,  good while you have the

arthritis and for when you are recovering from the surgery.

  I'm going to replace my couch eventually and will be paying attention to the

seat height this time, the ones I had were way too low and clearly when you have

guests they will appreciate it.

________________________________

From: Sue <msprice@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2009 11:47:28 AM

Subject: Re: Calling all recent Bi TKR's

 

>

> - Hi Sue...I've had 6 inch bed risers under my sofa, chairs & bed for

years. It's SO much easier to stand up when you're up a bit higher. I'm 6 wks

post TKR & sure glad I haven't hurt my arms trying to stand. I'll leave the

risers under everything forever ! Susie

Great idea, Susie. Can you order these on line? Sue

[Guest guest]

Sue, I got my bed risers at WalMart & Home Depot. They're sturdy plastic,

not expensive. You could check online to see a variety of styles & prices. I

hope you can find them locally. I've only had one riser crack & had to replace

it.

Think about tall people, sitting on traditionally low furniture. I watch my 84

year old brother in law struggle to get out of his low lounger & wonder why

everything is built so low ! Susie

> >

> > - Hi Sue...I've had 6 inch bed risers under my sofa, chairs & bed for

years. It's SO much easier to stand up when you're up a bit higher. I'm 6 wks

post TKR & sure glad I haven't hurt my arms trying to stand. I'll leave the

risers under everything forever ! Susie

>

>

> Great idea, Susie. Can you order these on line? Sue

>

[Guest guest]

I got risers for my sofa at Ikea, in the bedroom department. They were a

few dollars each. The tall people in my life are very happy with my raised

sofa, and so am I!

Here is a link where you can buy them on line, and there are photos so you

can see how they work. I have the ones in the first picture. Kind of

klunky white ones. Very simple! Very sturdy!

http://www.stacksandstacks.com/bedroom-bed-risers-page-1/

I now what you mean about the low things! Even toilets! I¹ve been

travelling and some of those are practically on the floor. I guess they

look sleek but they sure are hard to get up from. Glad to have my raised

toilet thingy back!

Your b-i-l Could put his lounger on a platform. It would probably improve

his quality of life a lot!

Jackie

On 8/2/09 9:05 AM, " susiedu " <susiedu@...> wrote:

>

>

>

>

> Sue, I got my bed risers at WalMart & Home Depot. They're sturdy

> plastic, not expensive. You could check online to see a variety of styles &

> prices. I hope you can find them locally. I've only had one riser crack & had

> to replace it.

> Think about tall people, sitting on traditionally low furniture. I watch my

> 84 year old brother in law struggle to get out of his low lounger & wonder why

> everything is built so low ! Susie

>

>

>>> > >

>>> > > - Hi Sue...I've had 6 inch bed risers under my sofa, chairs & bed

>>> for years. It's SO much easier to stand up when you're up a bit higher..

I'm

>>> 6 wks post TKR & sure glad I haven't hurt my arms trying to stand. I'll

>>> leave the risers under everything forever ! Susie

>> >

>> >

>> > Great idea, Susie. Can you order these on line? Sue

>> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Jackie, I forgot to mention I also extended the legs on my coffee table,

bought 4 inch additions at Home Depot, stained them & screwed them on, so the

table is easy to reach from the higher sofa & chair.

Yes, don't we love our raised toilet seats !!

Platform under lounge chairs is also a great idea. Susie

> >>> > >

> >>> > > - Hi Sue...I've had 6 inch bed risers under my sofa, chairs &

bed

> >>> for years. It's SO much easier to stand up when you're up a bit higher..

I'm

> >>> 6 wks post TKR & sure glad I haven't hurt my arms trying to stand. I'll

> >>> leave the risers under everything forever ! Susie

> >> >

> >> >

> >> > Great idea, Susie. Can you order these on line? Sue

> >> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'm technically a Bi although 6 months apart. My biceps got so strong before

surgery with gimp knees for a few years, that they were already built up before

surgery, so I didn't have arm pain. I still use my arm muscles a lot and think

it is the one benefit of having gimpy knees for so long...that they are quite

strong now.

How did you get around before surgery, didn't you have to use your biceps A LOT?

If it is like normal muscle building, I would think the pain would subside soon,

as the muscles develop further in your biceps.

Glad your shin splints are resolved now.

The best piece of advice I can offer is don't overexercise once out of PT.

Walking on flat terrain and careful exercise is probably OK and if you overdo

will just result in swelling and pain. I foolishly joined a " water walking "

class that was really water aerobics in week 7. I could do it fine but

afterward I found I'd strained or sprained a muscle of two in my new knee, and

at 3 months, I'm still dealing with it! All the fancy footwork in the class

somehow caused this.

Hollie

> This is my first day on the real computer (used my PDA for the past three

weeks instead). So my first chance to " not lurk " and to contribute. My surgery

was on July 10; 5 days at HSS in NYC, then 10 days at in-patient rehab and now

outpatient PT 3x a week. Am able to walk about house w/out a cane, which is

good.

>

> My biggest complaint is severe muscle pain, not on knees (they only ache

mildly) but in biceps, since am using arms to lift myself. Sometimes this pain

is out of site. If not for it would already be off of the pain meds. Anyone

else have this? Also at inpatient PT, which was two 90 min. sessions daily,

had severe shin splints as a result of using a muscle that had been inactive.

That seems to have cleared itself up, thankfully.

>

> Would love to hear from other new Bi TKR's or single TKR's. This list is very

helpful.

>

> Best to all,

> Sue

>

> BiTKR 7.10.09

> Pearle, MD

> HSS, NYC

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I had my left TKR 7/16 and right TKR 7/20. I spent a week in the hospital and

nine days at in-patient rehab. I returned home yesterday, and it feels terrific

to be here.

I am doing pretty well...I am still using a walker, as I still have

stiffness/swelling especially above the knees. I am still using pain meds

(trying to taper down slowly), and use ice frequently.

This week will be a little anxiety provoking as I have my initial slew of

appointments....w/ primary care provider, my OS, Coumedin Clinic and first PT

appointment. Not being able to drive yet, the distance we have to go to get to

appointments, and the fact my husband (who is my primary driver) works in an

inconvienent direction from where appointments are, is causing the stress.

Trying to get back-up drivers in place...but also trying to consolidate

appointments into as few number of days as possible.

I guess my big gripe is the swelling and stiffness I have. I just want it all

gone! I have lymphadema in addition to the TKR. I've been able to wear the

compression stockings for the lymphadema since 7/28, and they are helping with

the ankle, foot and calf swelling I'm experiencing. (Lymphadema is a result of

three cases of cellulitis in 25 years...) I imagine some of the above knee

swelling I've got is a combination of post-surgery healing and the

lymphadema....but I am tired of how it interfers with my getting around, etc. I

know it's going to take time, and I will see incremental improvements.

(Couldn't do last week what I can do today, so I have to apply that forward,

too.)

[Guest guest]

I'm curious as to what type of TKR you've all had. I'm scheduled for right TKR

by MIS on September 16th and am trying to get a handle on how long I'll be out

of commission. Are your TKRs done by minimally invasive surgery or were they

done the regular way - with the long incision starting above and going down the

front of the knee. Thanks!

Re: Calling all recent Bi TKR's

Hi,

I had my left TKR 7/16 and right TKR 7/20. I spent a week in the hospital and

nine days at in-patient rehab. I returned home yesterday, and it feels terrific

to be here.

I am doing pretty well...I am still using a walker, as I still have

stiffness/swelling especially above the knees. I am still using pain meds

(trying to taper down slowly), and use ice frequently.

This week will be a little anxiety provoking as I have my initial slew of

appointments....w/ primary care provider, my OS, Coumedin Clinic and first PT

appointment. Not being able to drive yet, the distance we have to go to get to

appointments, and the fact my husband (who is my primary driver) works in an

inconvienent direction from where appointments are, is causing the stress.

Trying to get back-up drivers in place...but also trying to consolidate

appointments into as few number of days as possible.

I guess my big gripe is the swelling and stiffness I have. I just want it all

gone! I have lymphadema in addition to the TKR. I've been able to wear the

compression stockings for the lymphadema since 7/28, and they are helping with

the ankle, foot and calf swelling I'm experiencing. (Lymphadema is a result of

three cases of cellulitis in 25 years...) I imagine some of the above knee

swelling I've got is a combination of post-surgery healing and the

lymphadema....but I am tired of how it interfers with my getting around, etc. I

know it's going to take time, and I will see incremental improvements.

(Couldn't do last week what I can do today, so I have to apply that forward,

too.)

------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

 About being out of commission. My OD told me ant were from 5mo to 1 year. Mine

was done the regular way as I have a long scare.I am 9 weeks post op.

Dot

A curve that can set a lot of things straight is a smile. " ~~ Anonymous

[Guest guest]

, I had the regular TKR with long incision. I'd say I was out of

commuission for 2 weeks. Then I started driving, walking all around the house,

doing little chores. I switched to Excedrin after 3 days in the hospital on

morphine. Physical therapy is great, the sooner the better. Susie

>

> I'm curious as to what type of TKR you've all had. I'm scheduled for right

TKR by MIS on September 16th and am trying to get a handle on how long I'll be

out of commission. Are your TKRs done by minimally invasive surgery or were

they done the regular way - with the long incision starting above and going down

the front of the knee. Thanks!

>

>

[Guest guest]

AACK! I hope that's for full recovery and not how long one might be out of

work. I fear I'd lose my job if I was gone that long. Right now they're hoping

I'll be back at my desk in 2-3 weeks!

Re: Re: Calling all recent Bi TKR's

Hi ,

About being out of commission. My OD told me ant were from 5mo to 1 year. Mine

was done the regular way as I have a long scare.I am 9 weeks post op.

Dot

A curve that can set a lot of things straight is a smile. " ~~ Anonymous

[Guest guest]

That sounds terrific! I'm glad you're doing so well. Hope I do, too!!

Re: Calling all recent Bi TKR's

, I had the regular TKR with long incision. I'd say I was out of

commuission for 2 weeks. Then I started driving, walking all around the house,

doing little chores. I switched to Excedrin after 3 days in the hospital on

morphine. Physical therapy is great, the sooner the better. Susie

>

> I'm curious as to what type of TKR you've all had. I'm scheduled for right

TKR by MIS on September 16th and am trying to get a handle on how long I'll be

out of commission. Are your TKRs done by minimally invasive surgery or were

they done the regular way - with the long incision starting above and going down

the front of the knee. Thanks!

>

>

------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

When you get back to that desk you¹ll want to be getting up regularly to

stretch that leg. I have my computer set to tell me the time on the hour so

at least I don¹t forget to get up.

Wouldn¹t it be great to have a year off though, a knee sabbatical! I

probably lost at least that much with the knee problems before surgery....

Take care,

Jackie

On 8/3/09 8:01 PM, " Bentley " <sbentley@...> wrote:

>

>

>

>

> AACK! I hope that's for full recovery and not how long one might be out of

> work. I fear I'd lose my job if I was gone that long. Right now they're

> hoping I'll be back at my desk in 2-3 weeks!

>

>

> Re: Re: Calling all recent Bi TKR's

>

> Hi ,

> About being out of commission. My OD told me ant were from 5mo to 1 year.

> Mine was done the regular way as I have a long scare.I am 9 weeks post op.

> Dot

>

> A curve that can set a lot of things straight is a smile. " ~~ Anonymous

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Wow - two to three weeks? At week three with only one TKR, I was still on pain

meds and couldn't drive. Didn't start really feeling better until month two.

Having said this, we all heal at different rates.

Hope you are able to get a little more sick leave after your surgery.

a

>

> AACK! I hope that's for full recovery and not how long one might be out of

work. I fear I'd lose my job if I was gone that long. Right now they're hoping

I'll be back at my desk in 2-3 weeks!

>

>

> Re: Re: Calling all recent Bi TKR's

>

>

> Hi ,

> About being out of commission. My OD told me ant were from 5mo to 1 year.

Mine was done the regular way as I have a long scare.I am 9 weeks post op.

> Dot

>

> A curve that can set a lot of things straight is a smile. " ~~ Anonymous

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hollie wrote:

> How did you get around before surgery, didn't you have to use your biceps A

LOT? If it is like normal muscle building, I would think the pain would subside

soon, as the muscles develop further in your biceps.

Actually the arm that hurts is on my left side, where 10 years ago I had

mastectomy and axilla lymph note dissection. The protocol following that, to

avoid lymphodema, was not to over-use the arm, so for ten years I've been

" favoring " that side. My right bicep is fine -- that arm has taken over most

jobs. However when getting up out of some spots I've needed to use both arms,

and that's where the rub is in this situation.

> Glad your shin splints are resolved now.

Me too!

> The best piece of advice I can offer is don't overexercise once out of PT.

Walking on flat terrain and careful exercise is probably OK and if you overdo

will just result in swelling and pain. I foolishly joined a " water walking "

class that was really water aerobics in week 7. I could do it fine but

afterward I found I'd strained or sprained a muscle of two in my new knee, and

at 3 months, I'm still dealing with it! All the fancy footwork in the class

somehow caused this.

Boy, does that make sense, Hollie. The idea of water workouts is very

compelling to me, but I'll be sure to start off slowly. Anyway I'd need to find

a pool and a therapist, so it will be a while to say the least. My steri strips

hae not fallen off yet, although I'm almost 4 weeks out.

Thanks for your responses, all.

Sue

BiTKR 7.10.09

Pearle, MD

HSS, NYC

[Guest guest]

Knee sabbatical! LOL! Wow - that would be great! Thanks for the tip about

getting up regularly once I'm back at work. I know now there are days when I

don't budge for hours if I'm engrossed in a project.

Re: Re: Calling all recent Bi TKR's

When you get back to that desk you¹ll want to be getting up regularly to

stretch that leg. I have my computer set to tell me the time on the hour so

at least I don¹t forget to get up.

Wouldn¹t it be great to have a year off though, a knee sabbatical! I

probably lost at least that much with the knee problems before surgery....

Take care,

Jackie

On 8/3/09 8:01 PM, " Bentley " <sbentley@...> wrote:

>

>

>

>

> AACK! I hope that's for full recovery and not how long one might be out of

> work. I fear I'd lose my job if I was gone that long. Right now they're

> hoping I'll be back at my desk in 2-3 weeks!

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I think the ability to return to work depends a great deal on what the

" work " entails and how flexible the employer is.

Yesterday's paper had an interview with the CEO of -- a woman

who evidently was in her office 3 weeks after a knee replacement. The

article did also mention she was getting ready for a vacation --

whatever that means LOL.

Since the article wasn't about coping with a knee replacement, I can

only surmise that she was able to do that because she had all kinds of

accommodations that would probably not be available to an " average "

worker. I would doubt that 3 weeks after surgery, she was getting

herself ready to sit at her desk for 9 or 10 hours with an hour for

lunch. I would assume she had a driver to take her places; assistance

to get stuff and very comfortable " furniture " when she needed to

elevate her leg.

I think it would be extremely difficult for most people to return to a

full time job -- driving a significant distance or taking public

transportation and then sitting all day -- or having to get up and

down to get stuff. One is also still going to be extremely tired

because the body is recovering from major surgery.

That said, I am sure it could be done depending on the job and

depending on what kind of help one's employer provides at the job in

terms of accommodating one's needs and limitations. There have been a

few people who have returned to work in a very short period of time

but I think it was with a hip replacement and even then many of them

had reduced work schedules and were able to do some work from home and

work a short time at the office. Keep in mind that PT for knee

replacement is critical -- and that alone takes time -- as well as

time to elevate the leg and ice.

On Aug 4, 2009, at 6:30 AM, michaela4424 wrote:

> ,

>

> Wow - two to three weeks? At week three with only one TKR, I was

> still on pain meds and couldn't drive. Didn't start really feeling

> better until month two. Having said this, we all heal at different

> rates.

>

> Hope you are able to get a little more sick leave after your surgery.

>

> a

>

>

> >

> > AACK! I hope that's for full recovery and not how long one might

> be out of work. I fear I'd lose my job if I was gone that long.

> Right now they're hoping I'll be back at my desk in 2-3 weeks!

> >

> >

> > Re: Re: Calling all recent Bi

> TKR's

> >

> >

> > Hi ,

> > About being out of commission. My OD told me ant were from 5mo to

> 1 year. Mine was done the regular way as I have a long scare.I am 9

> weeks post op.

> > Dot

> >

> > A curve that can set a lot of things straight is a smile. " ~~

> Anonymous

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

, I think you can do it in 2-3 weeks. Use a wheeled walker as soon as

you get home. Get up every 15-20 minutes & walk around the house so you begin to

feel confident. The heavy-duty pain meds didn't help with my muscle spasms so I

took Excedrin for a clear head. I had a urology appt 2 wks post-op & drove there

because I had to. I also use an old ACE bandage on lower leg to help with muscle

cramps. If you have a desk job, stand up often. It's worth a try. Susie

>

> >

> > AACK! I hope that's for full recovery and not how long one might be out of

work. I fear I'd lose my job if I was gone that long. Right now they're hoping

I'll be back at my desk in 2-3 weeks!

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> >

[Guest guest]

Thanks to all who responded. I'm hoping I recover quickly...but think I will

plan NOT to go back to work until I feel comfortable. (I had a hysterectomy the

end of 2007 and was easily back at work in four weeks.) It may be that I just

start doing half days at first. Tomorrow I go in for some pre-op tests (chest

x-ray, EKG, blood work). Oh my! It's really going to happen! [GULP!]

Re: Calling all recent Bi TKR's

, I think you can do it in 2-3 weeks. Use a wheeled walker as soon as

you get home. Get up every 15-20 minutes & walk around the house so you begin to

feel confident. The heavy-duty pain meds didn't help with my muscle spasms so I

took Excedrin for a clear head. I had a urology appt 2 wks post-op & drove there

because I had to. I also use an old ACE bandage on lower leg to help with muscle

cramps. If you have a desk job, stand up often. It's worth a try. Susie

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> >

> > AACK! I hope that's for full recovery and not how long one might be out

of work. I fear I'd lose my job if I was gone that long. Right now they're

hoping I'll be back at my desk in 2-3 weeks!

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

, I don¹t remember what your surgery date is. Must be coming up soon if

you have your pre-surgery exam on Weds.

Jackie

On 8/4/09 8:24 PM, " Bentley " <sbentley@...> wrote:

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> Thanks to all who responded. I'm hoping I recover quickly...but think I will

> plan NOT to go back to work until I feel comfortable. (I had a hysterectomy

> the end of 2007 and was easily back at work in four weeks.) It may be that I

> just start doing half days at first. Tomorrow I go in for some pre-op tests

> (chest x-ray, EKG, blood work). Oh my! It's really going to happen! [GULP!]

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[Guest guest]

Hi Jackie,

My surgery is September 16th. They gave me a series of pre-op tests to do

and certain dates to do them. The x-ray and EKG have to be signed off on by my

physician before I get the o.k. for the surgery so I want to get them out of the

way ASAP. I HATE having blood drawn. My arm will be black and blue.

Re: Re: Calling all recent Bi TKR's

, I don¹t remember what your surgery date is. Must be coming up soon if

you have your pre-surgery exam on Weds.

Jackie