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An Insider's Handbook: Smooth Sailing through Knee Replacement Surgery Day

Mar 11, 2024 01:33 PM Central
Suzie Andrade
Knee, TKR, Total Knee Replacement
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Prepare for the Ride Home: Bring along items to make your ride home more comfortable. Consider pillows to prop up your knee, a thick book (I used my grandma’s cookbook) to rest your foot, and a small blanket if you're wearing shorts...

The Ultimate Decision: Knee Replacement

Apr 10, 2022 01:09 PM Central
Suzie Andrade
Knee, Knee pain, TKR, Total Knee Replacement
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As I watched my future husband walk down the embankment, with my Mom, toward the water, I made up my mind. It was time. Come, hell or high water, I would get this knee of mine fixed!

Meet Suzie Andrade

7 years ago I was told that I needed a knee replacement and then likely my other knee would face the same fate.

I was 41.

I stopped playing softball.

I stopped walking just to walk.

I stopped using stairs and curbs.

I stopped parking away from the store to get extra steps.

One day, I was on the beach, walking through sand and cursing every painful step. I wanted to walk to the water, but it was not possible. The water’s edge was too far. It was that moment I decided enough.

I drew the proverbial line in the sand and made a decision to get it done. I was 43 years old.

I was 45 for the #TLKR and 46 (7 months later) for the #TRHR because I pushed the knee too long before replacing it. 6 weeks ago I had my right knee replaced, I am 48.

I had no idea that in that pain I would find purpose. I am so grateful that each of the joints have way surpassed my expectations for recovery. Mostly because I knew they would. I had no doubt they would.

I now share the mindset and activities that got me through those recoveries in a thriving free community on Facebook.

It’s where you belong. I Am Titanium

If you are not on Facebook, it's ok, this is my digital home. You can find me anywhere.

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