The "Neighborhood" and Your Knee Replacement

I wrote this so you would have an idea of the amazing regeneration that is happening in your body! And, also, so I could maintain sanity while I was recovering. Also, my upbringing on Saturday morning Warner Brothers Looney Tunes inspires my imagination to run wild.
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The "Not-So Normal" Part of Knee Replacement.

And, lastly, practice self-compassion as your body heals itself. It’s entirely normal to experience moments of frustration and impatience, but it’s completely possible to turn those frustrations into gratitude for what your body is doing
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Revitalize Your Recovery: 5 Essential Self-Care Secrets After Knee Replacement Surgery!

My #1  and #2 tips are elevate and ice!! 

For me, self-care was elevating and icing when I wasn't up going to the bathroom or practicing walking. I mean every time I sat down there was a new ice pack waiting for me. It was my go- to because elevation feels so good on a very tired, over active 
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Not Sleeping Post Knee Replacement? Here's why (inspired by Bug's Bunny cartoon)!

You are so tired and your leg is throbbing and all you want to do is sleep. Hopefully, you take your pain medicine and you get in your comfy spot. Next thing you know, you wake up, angrily, 47 mins after you fall asleep.  In frustration of not being able to get comfortable, you resign yourself to being awake all night surfing the inter webs. Sound familiar?

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

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