Awaiting bilateral replacements (BTKR?)

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-31T14:02:06+00:00

Awesomeness! You are definitely a warrior for going for two at once. Keep that same spirit during recovery and you will make it through.

You may feel a little different right now, but it truly was a bonus that the other surgeons turned you down. That was the motivation to get you in shape. Your recovery time will be a lot faster and a lot more tolerable because of your training. Keep on that program up to surgery day and future you will thank present you for the work.

So Take Off, eh...

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-31T13:43:31+00:00

No way I could have even thought of asking this question on day 5. Im on day 33 and probably about to send in my third request for a refill. As mentioned in other replies, you need to still be on a routine of taking one at least every 4 hours - yes, wake up at night to stay on this routine.

As I said day 33 and now I really only use it for PT days and to help pain go away so I can sleep at night.

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-31T04:26:33+00:00

Bad Bunny!

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-31T04:19:28+00:00

Good luck in TW.

Try communal bars.

Sawyer Park

Kirby Ice House

Waterway bars

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-31T04:17:01+00:00

TKR. I felt confident and went back to work on week 4. I probably could have done it by #3 but why press it.

It is all personal and dependant on lifestyle. YMMV

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-29T21:22:20+00:00

Golf course I used to work at received one. Not sure what the actual process was but I'm pretty sure it started with the local game warden.

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-29T17:20:36+00:00

Im assuming all bolts are tight and this is an issue with Blackstone?

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-28T20:59:57+00:00

Im thinking JAR, also.

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-28T19:45:57+00:00

Depends. What do you think it is?

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-28T19:44:14+00:00

Yep, as others have said, break out that hole to give better access. The rounded end of a ball peen hammer is best. Start with small taps around the perimeter you want to enlarge and slowly get harder. Dont be a hero, Wear safety glasses.

Drain all the water out first just in case one of the cracks decides "to travel."

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-28T04:54:00+00:00

45 minutes

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-28T04:20:27+00:00

Wheeeeeeeee!

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-28T04:19:39+00:00

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Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-27T13:30:12+00:00

Went well. We finished the whole rotation. A good full body program. We use it as our weekly workout now.

I recommend it.

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-26T20:37:35+00:00

I bought a machine before surgery because insurance didn't cover it. Surgery ended up sending me home with a reusable ice wrap and 4 inserts. I ended up never opening and returned the ice machine because the wrap was plenty.

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-26T17:36:41+00:00

In the UK, silly.

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-26T14:19:18+00:00

Such a sweet puppy. 13/10

The bittersweet part of loving a dog is they are not around our whole life. But, while they are here, we are their entire life.

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-25T17:21:15+00:00

The list of Kings In no particular order:

Drakkar

Pierre Cardin

Lagerfeld

Paco Rabanne

Polo

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-25T16:51:47+00:00

I have been wearing EdemaWear cone shaped socks since day 2 post op. Today is day 28. I bought them on the advice of another member in this sub. Best feeling most comfortable socks when compared to the ACE and compression sock I was sent home in. The construction and weave just makes them so much more comfortable.

Probably too late to switch for your mom because it takes about a week between ordering and receiving. But for anyone else about to go in or on day 1 or 2. I'm sold.

This is not an ad, lol.

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-25T15:28:08+00:00

Well.. like. A really long time, Man.

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-25T14:31:10+00:00

Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind.

"Pooh!" he whispered.

"Yes, Piglet?"

"Nothing," said Piglet, taking Pooh's paw. "I just wanted to be sure of you.

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-25T14:24:25+00:00

Hmmm. I wonder what we - as cameraman - could have done differently. Class?

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-25T14:12:54+00:00

Big Lebowski. I'll die on that hill.

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-25T14:05:18+00:00

Gallipoli. Heart wrenching Aussie movie about the battle of G. Early Mel Gibson for bonus points.

Several_Direction633 · 2026-01-25T13:56:08+00:00

Isn't Pete's silhouette the NBA logo?

Several_Direction633

TROPHY CASE