Feels like walking on a stump

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I am almost 6 weeks out from a TKR and sometimes it feels like I am

walking on stilts or it feels like I am walking on a stump. Anyone else

have this sensation? Of course, I still feel the stiffness but this

stump feeling is bothersome. Also, sometimes I think I can feel the top

and bottom of the new knee. Anyone else? The only way it goes away is

when I put on a pair of T.E.D. hose.

Now, my doctor says I am ready for my other knee to be done in 2 weeks

but I just don't know if this feeling will go away. I don't like it and

I don't want to feel this is both knees for the rest of my life. The

doctor said I will have swelling for 6 months and that is what it is. I

would love to hear from others on this matter. Also is it smart to have

the other knee done so soon after the first? If I have it done now, I

won't have to pay for it as I reached my out of pocket maximum on my

insurance.

Joanie