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I had my complete knee replacement this morning and was home 6 hours later, have just a small amount of pain but the block is still on. Lost just 200 mil of blood. Now, on to recovery and knee exercises!

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hunter5582

Glad to hear the surgery went well. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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Whitehair51 in reply to hunter5582

Thanks Hunter, only 200 mil blood lose.

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Anouchka

Great news. Wishing you a good recovery

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lizzziep

Hope all goes well 🙏🏻

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MazcdPartnerMPNVoice

glad to hear it all went well, wishing you a speedy recovery. Maz

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beetle

that’s great news. Wishing you the best for your rehab and recovery

Jan

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ritaandscooter1

Hi, Good for you! I'll need this surgery someday as well. Are you on medication for your blood disorder? Just wondering......Kerry

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Whitehair51 in reply to ritaandscooter1

Yes, I'm 72 and have been on aspirin and hydroxyurea for the past 3 years.

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