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Whoopee! A new knee! | August 1, 2023

Nothing lasts forever. And it seems my knee is one of those things.

So, I’m scheduled for total knee replacement surgery on Wednesday, August 2nd.

Please bear with me, because I hear that rehab is torturous and drug driven.

So, I’ll either be howling in pain or out-cold. (Naturally, I prefer the out-cold version.)

Recovery can take weeks, but I’ll try to check in when I can.

In the meantime, take care of one another.

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  1. Nancy's avatar

    Wishing you all the best !

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    Comment by Nancy — August 1, 2023 @ 10:49 AM

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  2. zolt's avatar

    Wishing you a quick and successful surgery, without any pain or complications !!!!

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    Comment by zolt — August 1, 2023 @ 10:52 AM

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  3. Unknown's avatar

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  4. Joyce Phillips's avatar

    Several of my family members went through a knee replacement and they are quite happy. You are such a positive person, I’m sure you’ll fine.

    Joy

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    Comment by Joyce Phillips — August 1, 2023 @ 10:59 AM

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  5. HoDo's avatar

    May your recovery be short and without incident. May you resume dancing soon.

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    Comment by HoDo — August 1, 2023 @ 11:07 AM

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  6. Mary Ellen Gambon's avatar

    Sending you so much love and hugs. If you need advice or support, here I am!

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    Comment by Mary Ellen Gambon — August 1, 2023 @ 12:42 PM

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  7. Corina Perry's avatar

    I had my mom had both knees replaced and it was painful but after 4 to 6 weeks of rehab it got better for her. Your in my prayers.

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    Comment by Corina Perry — August 1, 2023 @ 2:23 PM

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  8. Ed Lugge's avatar

    Later this year I plan to have a fourth surgery since January, 2022, so you know I wish you the best with minimum pain. This time I’m having hip surgery so I feel it won’t be as bad as yours.

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    Comment by Ed Lugge — August 1, 2023 @ 4:17 PM

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  9. Kathy's avatar

    Hi Phylis,
    You have my well wishes. I’m hoping the replacement is a success!
    Kathy

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    Comment by Kathy — August 1, 2023 @ 4:18 PM

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  10. Jill Whiting's avatar

    Take care and may God Bless you with a fast recovery.

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    Comment by Jill Whiting — August 1, 2023 @ 6:15 PM

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  11. Missy Barnes's avatar

    I had a TKR two years ago. The best advice I can give you is “Do the homework “. ALL of it. Walk every few hours whether you feel like it or not. The first two weeks for me are a blur. Then lots of pain. But. The more I moved the better I felt. I am not suggesting you leave your home. I did a lap around my apartment of less than 1000 sq ft.

    Also, take pictures of your face and your wound on day one and the day you come home. This will help when you just can’t.
    Breathe. You are going to be AWESOME at rehab!
    Good vibes. ❤️

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    Comment by Missy Barnes — August 1, 2023 @ 6:19 PM

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    • Phylis Feiner Johnson's avatar

      Missy, I’ve already started my homework with pre-op exercises.

      Pictures? I don’t know if I can stomach that.

      But I promise to walk and walk and walk.

      Thanks for the good vibes!!!!

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      Comment by Phylis Feiner Johnson — August 1, 2023 @ 7:13 PM

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  12. Bonnie's avatar

    Take care of yourself use lots of ice elevation then heat. The more you use it the less stiff it will be. Congratulations you will be in my prayers 🙏

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    Comment by Bonnie — August 1, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

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  13. GAIL's avatar

    all the best

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    Comment by GAIL — August 2, 2023 @ 4:53 AM

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  14. Christy Moore's avatar

    My prayers are out for you 🙏❤..

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    Comment by Christy Moore — August 2, 2023 @ 8:31 PM

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  15. Toney Kincaid's avatar

    Praying for you my friend and may all go well for you. Mine went south and recovery is very hard but be patient.

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    Comment by Toney Kincaid — August 4, 2023 @ 11:53 AM

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  16. Alainna P Robles's avatar

    I hope and pray you have a quick recovery Phyllis! I am sadly up for more seizure surgery within the next few months. I am currently going through the pre-testing to see if I am a candidate for surgery.

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    Comment by Alainna P Robles — August 16, 2023 @ 11:40 PM

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