5 Days Post Surgery

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I have a new metal knee - it's five days after surgery and I'm learning to walk on it again. The surgery went well, and I was surprised to learn my surgeon no longer orders use of the machine that keeps your knee in motion after surgery. I was out of the hospital by Wednesday evening. I'm glad I followed through. Just need to get through the physical therapy portion now.

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