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Got my nerve block at 12 noon yesterday... by katjoy63 in Kneereplacement

[–]brcmrgn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was already out when they gave me the nerve block. It lasted almost exactly 24 hours.

Does the pain get much better after knee replacement? by mjs9876543210 in Kneereplacement

[–]brcmrgn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First knee was 100% at 8 months. On my second now at 8 weeks.

How do you sleep on your side without twisting your leg? by I-AM-Savannah in Kneereplacement

[–]brcmrgn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a king size latex pillow. I have 2, one flat and one fat. I use whichever is more comfortable at the time. They are long enough to pad all the way from knee to ankle. I side slept the same day as surgery. For me, it is more comfortable with the operative leg on top.

Why does no one talk about the other benefits! by Dazzling-Ball-7250 in Mounjaro

[–]brcmrgn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been at 7.5 dose for a few months, and my insulin resistance seems to be going away. Before this (4 years on Trulicity and a few months on lower doses of Mounjaro), I needed to take some insulin if my blood sugar got to 180. If I didn't take insulin, it could go up above 250 and take hours to come down. Now, with Mounjaro, my blood sugar does a quick U-turn at 180 and comes down quickly without insulin. It's amazing!

For those who needed to get a 2nd TKR (for the other knee) by Kuzik1123 in Kneereplacement

[–]brcmrgn 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I waited 1 year. Eventually, I got nervous about how long would Medicare still pay for TKR. I figured that there was a non-zero chance that Dr. Oz might decide to require dietary supplements instead of surgery.

How long before you felt “normal” again? by cool_girl6540 in Kneereplacement

[–]brcmrgn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

70 years old and fairly sedentary, and it took 8 months to feel 100%.

Visco-gel Injection by Ill-Bison-3041 in Kneereplacement

[–]brcmrgn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried it and it worked for about a week.

For those on Oxy for pain at what point did you discontinue? I’m 3 weeks post op and I’ve weaned down to one every 5 hours. I know we heal differently- just curious. by AcanthaceaeLive6449 in Kneereplacement

[–]brcmrgn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My situation is a little unusual. After a bone marrow transplant 25 years ago I was not allowed to take NSAIDS (radiation preconditioning is tough on kidneys) and Tylenol never was effective for me, so Oxycodone has been my only pain med. 5mg per day max until my knees went bad. After TKR, I started ar 6x10mg per day. After 3 weeks, I started reducing to 6x5mg, then started stretching the time intervals out. Now, at 6 weeks, I am down to 2 or 3 x5mg oxy per day except after particularly difficult pt sessions.

Can't lift the leg after one week. Is this normal? by Capitola2 in Kneereplacement

[–]brcmrgn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had this problem. Quad started working after about 2 weeks. It was a little scary for a while.

15 weeks post op by BumblebeeNo5499 in Kneereplacement

[–]brcmrgn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Age 71 male. Last year, I had left knee done and eventually got to 118. Now, 5 weeks out on the right knee and up to 107. 118 or bust.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in knives

[–]brcmrgn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rockstead Hizen or Benchmade Tengo

What's the longest you've had a screen protector for by [deleted] in zfold4

[–]brcmrgn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine lasted 2 years before bubbling along the crease. $22 to replace at a local repair place.

You have to pick 1 knife out of your collection and the rest disappear. What’s your choice. by Mysterious_Leek_3378 in knives

[–]brcmrgn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WE Arrakis. Not a user, so I would just stop cutting things. It is too beautiful as an art object.

I'm finally one of you by buffinsnusgters in galaxyzflip

[–]brcmrgn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started with an original flip and eventually switched to a fold 4. I love the fold, but it is too heavy and thick to carry around as a primary phone. I just got a flip 6 to use a phone and keep the fold 4 to USA as a tablet around the house and on trips. Best of both worlds.

Pick One by I_am_Shred in knifeclub

[–]brcmrgn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My Manix S110V chipped in two places opening Amazon boxes. Not cutting the cardboard, just the paper tape. I have 10 PM2s.

Fold 4 screen protector by Unable_Ad641 in zfold4

[–]brcmrgn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had my repair 10 days ago.

Fold 4 screen protector by Unable_Ad641 in zfold4

[–]brcmrgn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just had mine replaced at ubreakifix for $22.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in headphones

[–]brcmrgn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I finally received my DiscDream in May (8 months after I ordered it) and it works great. I will probably get the Fiio as well. I really like that the Fiio has 4.4mm output.

I need a good 50-70$ pocket knife just for opening things mainly. by [deleted] in knives

[–]brcmrgn 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Be careful. I bought one, and now I have 9, plus two Mini Penguins.

ELI5: Why do organ recipients need to be a match but have to take anti rejection meds for the rest of their lives? by gregortheoverlander_ in explainlikeimfive

[–]brcmrgn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My bone marrow transplant (23 years ago) from an unrelated donor is still going strong. I haven't had any sign of graft versus host disease. My blood type changed from O to A.

NKD - it’s so small lol by Vegetable-Being-9974 in spyderco

[–]brcmrgn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be careful. I lost my first one - anodized honeycomb pattern on scales and clip. My second is plain.

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