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robert57719
robert57719

Hi all re recent tkr 4 wks 4 days post op , had Physio session on fri horrified that I hadn't got straight leg ( big difference between there couch and my bed 🙈🙈wink

Gave me some stick made me shake but told me 2 concentrate on extension which I have and 2 day been on my exercise bike 20 mins and can now walk without a limp

Best day of my life , there Is light at the end of the tunnel

Having a drink to celebrate ( try not 2 fall over )

Keep focused everyone

Very happy Rob 😀😀😀

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  • kim01222
    kim01222 robert57719

    Posted

    Well done you Rob.

    Keep up the good work.

    I am 10 month post op now and never looked back. I love my new knee.

    All the hard work really does pay off.

    Onwards and upwards

    Take care

    Kimmy

    • wendy04447
      wendy04447 kim01222

      Posted

      Hope I feel like that in 10mths right now I'm 4wks post op and wish I'd never had it done . Bit of a down day. glad your happy with your outcome .

  • wendy04447
    wendy04447 robert57719

    Posted

    Well done I'm nearly 4wks TKR still feel like I have a band round my knee but have full straight leg. I feel like I've got growing pains today in my op leg. I'll have a go on my exercise pedal machine . Keep up good wrk xx

    • robert57719
      robert57719 wendy04447

      Posted

      Hi Wendy

      I still have different sensations I think it's the nerves growing back, everyday something new

      Keep going 😀😀😀

      Rob

    • robert57719
      robert57719 wendy04447

      Posted

      Hi Wendy

      Sorry your struggling I posted that yesterday 😀😀

      Today is a different 1 rubbish nights sleep ,

      Going 2 see my old Physio later 🙈🙈💃🏼💃🏼🐌

      Hang on in there 😀😀😀

      Rob xx

  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 robert57719

    Posted

    One quick exercise that helped me more than anything. Lay flat on bed with head elevated. Place a rolled towel under your ankle so the foot is 3 to 4 inches off the bed. Now slowly tighten all the muscles in the leg forcing the knee toward the bed. Hold to count of 10, release, relax and repeat 5 times. Gradually build counts to reach 15 and 10 respectively.

    Another....lay face down with both legs hanging off from the waist down. Slowly relax and let the legs hang to count of 5 increase to ten and repeat 5 times increasing to 10

  • Aluviel
    Aluviel robert57719

    Posted

    Great to hear Robert! Our PT makes my hubby put his foot on the coffee table then we add some ankle weights, those wrap kind and carefully lay them on his knee equaling 5 pounds. That has helped to straighten his leg. 
  • mgood812
    mgood812 robert57719

    Posted

    Good for you! I am 6 wks post revision, I have complete ROM but still limp at times, but I too will succeed!
    • nancybone64
      nancybone64 mgood812

      Posted

      I am going to have TK Revision in November 2. How has your recovery been compared to your TK Replacement? My TKR is due to Loose ligaments. Now because of favoring my knee replacement leg I have a Baker's cyst on my good knee which is causing much pain. What a bummer!

    • mgood812
      mgood812 nancybone64

      Posted

      The biggest difference for me is the type of prosthesis he had to use. I had no viable tendons, muscles etc. from a injury so he had to use a hinged joint that goes a few inches into the femur and tibia. I had shin and thigh pain but nothing horrible. My gait is different but I'm adjusting now. So it depends on the prostheses. The recovery is a bit longer but whatever type you have the key for me has been get it moving! Day 3 post op I started working on sliding my foot towards my bottom in the hospital bed. I have full ROM at 6 weeks out. Good luck!!

  • davidjk22
    davidjk22 robert57719

    Posted

    Keep up the good work . I had mine replaced 18 and 16 years ago , did lots of physio afterwards , but did not overdo it . I have had no problems and both knees are still going strong . Remember it is major surgery and will take time to fully recover . (Enjoy your drink , I will have one to celebrate for you ) 
  • tony19105
    tony19105 robert57719

    Posted

    Well done Rob,   make a note of your success - to look back on.

    I`m not on the bike yet but still working towards it.

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