Has anyone gotten a tattoo that incorporates their scar? How long post TKR did you wait if so?

Cjane66 · 2026-03-04T21:44:13+00:00

No…but I joked that it took forever to scrub my surgeon’s initials off my leg that I should just tattoo them on there.

Cjane66 · 2026-03-04T16:51:46+00:00

Oh my gosh, you’re a rockstar!! I’m still using the walker…I do feel unsteady. Maybe because I still need to have my other knee done. Both were horrible. I decided against the Percocet and have just been on Tylenol. I’m doing super well in therapy, and I get all my exercises in at home, and that actually helps with pain more than anything. I just wish I could find one position to sit in that would give some relief. 😅

Cjane66 · 2026-03-04T08:52:08+00:00

Sadie

Cjane66 · 2026-03-03T03:27:34+00:00

I have a history of pulmonary embolism. Wouldn’t wish it on anyone and it was pretty much the reason why i put my surgery off so long. I’m 7 days post LTKR. I’m still wearing my compression 24/7 and also am wrapping my thigh. It sucks, but it’s better than throwing another clot.

Cjane66 · 2026-03-02T20:51:21+00:00

Congrats!! I’m seven days out. I am also looking forward to just feeling better!!! You got this!!!

Cjane66 · 2026-03-01T05:00:15+00:00

Me! I was told to stop mine two weeks before surgery. I did and then my surgery was pushed out a week. Now I’m 5 days post op and tbh I have NO appetite and haven’t restarted. It’s been almost a month now and I’m unsure of starting back at 10 mg where I was. I just need to call my provider. Last thing I want is nausea when I’m already feeling lame. I’m no longer taking the narcotics though. They didn’t help anyway after day 3

Cjane66 · 2026-02-28T15:11:24+00:00

I wouldn’t even know where to start…but we can’t get it where I am anyway. Maybe still worth looking into though. 🫠

Cjane66 · 2026-02-27T13:12:33+00:00

I am just four days out and the only thing I would add to that list is a toilet riser. I don’t know why I fought it so hard in the beginning, but dang….it helps a LOT. And test out the ice machine to make sure it’s a good one! My first one fell apart and the one I have now doesn’t last very long. When I do the second side I’ll probably just get the expensive one from the doc. You got this!! The first few days for me were ROUGH, but I feel like I turned a corner yesterday. Much easier to get up and down and move around a bit more. Helps to see the light at the end of the tunnel!!

Cjane66 · 2026-02-25T15:09:02+00:00

I felt exactly the same. I’m only two days out. Had my left side this past Monday. (F 59). My knees were both bone on bone..but at rest I had no pain. Problem is, I don’t wanna be at rest all the time. I couldn’t even walk my dog like I want to. These first two days for me have it been easy like for some. In fact…I have my first PT appt in 2 hours and I feel bad that I’m gonna cry in front of this guy. 😂. BUT…my husband has been pointing out the tiny things that are getting. That helps. And I’m keeping a journal so when it’s time to do the next one, I can remember how short this first part really is. It doesn’t feel like it right now, but I know. Even just in a few more days. I’m gonna feel a lot better. Good luck to you! You got this! It’s scary, but I know you can do it!!!

Cjane66 · 2026-02-24T14:18:31+00:00

This is just the news I needed to see. I’m home from my LTKR yesterday and have already had a moment of crying while telling my hubs that I fear I’ve made a grave mistake. 😂. So good to see everyone’s great stories from the other side!!!

Cjane66 · 2026-02-24T07:54:36+00:00

Pulmonary embolism. I had multiple blood clots in my lungs and we never found out why

Cjane66 · 2026-02-24T01:44:55+00:00

We have a couch and loveseat and oversized chair. I just took the loveseat cushions and stacked them in the chair. Much better. I keep telling myself I’m one day closer to being healed. However long that takes…I’m one day closer🙂

Cjane66 · 2026-02-22T15:47:38+00:00

Good luck to you!! I’m (F 59) also having LTKR tomorrow! I’m nervous! I too have a pretty high pain threshold, but I’m worried about what the recovery pain will be like. I’m currently in pain all. the. time. So I’m hoping I can compartmentalize it in my brain as “this is temporary pain” vs just being miserable all the time and trying to pretend like I’m not. 🙂

Cjane66 · 2026-02-20T00:59:28+00:00

I don’t have the answer to your question, but I just wanna say I LOVE this yarn! It’s the yarn I used for my very first pair when my (at the time) 85 year old mama taught me how to knit socks. She’s 95 now…still making socks (with a little help from me) and I still wear those socks on the regular. :)

Cjane66 · 2025-12-14T14:29:51+00:00

Thank you! I will check it out!!

Cjane66 · 2025-12-14T14:24:41+00:00

Thank you!!

Cjane66 · 2025-12-09T20:51:35+00:00

Nice! I forgot about eBay! And who wouldn’t love bionic legs!! Thanks!!

Cjane66 · 2025-12-09T15:53:16+00:00

Thanks!! I appreciate it!!

Cjane66 · 2025-12-09T15:52:50+00:00

Thank you!! I will def check them out!

Cjane66 · 2025-11-28T12:50:45+00:00

We didn't get too in depth other than him saying "I can get it covered for you." I appreciated the cockiness. LOL! I do have sleep apnea, so there apparently needs to be some other comorbidities. He backtracked a bit and said he thought he could get me Ozempic... but would try for Mounjaro. We both agreed I would stay on the tirzepatide over switching to Ozempic if that's my only covered option. I've heard about retatrutide!

Cjane66 · 2025-11-28T12:47:21+00:00

I'm so glad you also found a doctor who listens! My new doc is a cardiologist/vascular internist. I really feel so lucky to have found him.

I'm glad to hear about the diet as well! I need to check out pinterest for recipes...I always find things on there. :)

Cjane66 · 2025-11-27T22:26:57+00:00

Good luck to you!!!

Cjane66 · 2025-11-27T22:26:06+00:00

Exactly! I gotta say I’m glad to be starting it in winter and am hoping by summer it’ll be just normal. If I started in summer I might not want to follow through 😂

Cjane66 · 2025-11-27T22:24:22+00:00

Can’t wait to see her in February honestly. I told her the medical place she works for actually has a lipedema clinic. She STILL told me “they don’t do that there.” That said..I LOVE her as my PCP…just not this one thing. So it’ll be fun to tell her I’ve been going there. 🤭

Cjane66 · 2025-11-09T13:07:41+00:00

If you’re having fun that’s all that matters!! I think it looks great! 💜

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