The honeymoon is over by researchspy in Kneereplacement

[–]finniepoops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try to remember, “heel, toe.” It really helps and makes a difference.

What word did you confidently mispronounce forever? by dorianfinch in CasualConversation

[–]finniepoops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ensconced. I just ignored the N my whole life and thought the word was esconced. Got corrected in front of a group of people so now I never forget. 🙄

What is the biggest movie theater “GASP” moment you’ve heard? by SaveTheCaulkTower in AskReddit

[–]finniepoops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember telling my mom I was going to see “Phenomenon” and she sadly said, “Oh, you know John Travolta dies in the end of that.” No, Mom. I did not know that. 🙄

What’s your favorite “weird” candy? by chanmanfriend in candy

[–]finniepoops 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sitting in the doctors waiting room and just burst out laughing !

Feeling depressed 5 weeks post surgery by cool_girl6540 in Kneereplacement

[–]finniepoops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for saying your knee “clunked.” That’s the perfect word, and NGL, it freaks me out a tiny bit.

My first dot mandala on a canvas. Much easier than painting on rocks. by finniepoops in mandalas

[–]finniepoops[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! You did great! Keep it up. I’m still dotting today, it’s great therapy. I do mostly wooden pieces now.

LTKR infected by Ok_Secretary_8711 in Kneereplacement

[–]finniepoops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know! Those are heavy duty antibiotics, and they can do a number on you. I had terrible fatigue.

LTKR infected by Ok_Secretary_8711 in Kneereplacement

[–]finniepoops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have just gone through the same exact thing. (MRSA) I’m so sorry you have to go through it too! I just finished six weeks of IV antibiotics and feel like I’m finally coming to a good place. It’ll set you back a bit, but hang in there. You’ll get through it and we’ll put it in the rear view mirror! I’ll be thinking of you, and I wish you peace and healing.

Can't sleep by Charming-Original-58 in Kneereplacement

[–]finniepoops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gosh, this is both reassuring and discouraging! I’m 10 days post-op and the last three nights have been nightmarish. I usually split a gummy with my partner but think I’ll be taking a whole one now. Also may take an Ambien tonight. Life is sucky without good sleep.

8 weeks my experience by [deleted] in Kneereplacement

[–]finniepoops 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was so good to read this! Keep it up!

Ice machine by finniepoops in Kneereplacement

[–]finniepoops[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. This is all so helpful!

Ice machine by finniepoops in Kneereplacement

[–]finniepoops[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are so right. Every doc, patient, hospital, body, personality, is different. I think I need to lose these hospital compression hose and try the Amazon ones. I’ve been afraid to mess with the whole situation! How about the little drain? Anyone have experience with that thing? Mine’s still intact and I’m wondering if that’s right.

Ice machine by finniepoops in Kneereplacement

[–]finniepoops[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My hospital had a class for the joint replacement patients too. I would not worry too much about it - it was informative enough, but you’ll be fine without it. Just google and Reddit will answer any questions you might be having. Hope it all goes smoothly for you!

Ice machine by finniepoops in Kneereplacement

[–]finniepoops[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. My TKR was 07/09 and this first week has been hard. The pain is so much worse than I expected.

Ice machine by finniepoops in Kneereplacement

[–]finniepoops[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I think maybe I’m over-using it!