3 weeks and 2 days Post Op TKR
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Well knee buddies everyday is another amazing opportunity to heal and recover it truly is like a roller coaster and after doing nothing but constant ice and elevating the leg yesterday after some nasty swelling and pain today I wake up and swelling 50% easily reduced so I will take my Meds have shower and breakfast then do my bending exercises carefully mind you as I noticed today nearly got to 90 without much effort probably due to swelling having reduced and straight after exercises I walked around heel to toe slowly and deliberately for 5 minutes no aids at all feeling very positive and actually felt like knee wanted to bend a little more doing some sink squats this helps with the stretch across the front of the knee I noticed felt great,as soon as I finished coffee and ice packs front and back of knee elevate relax ,meditate and rest and will see how we are by lunchtime,if swelling and pain are back then rest for the day and try again tomorrow but if feeling OK will gently try some more,get positive I think there are hormones that are released and help the healing process,I also listen to guided meditation music and instruction as well as a positive affirmations recording when I sleep which maybe subliminaly strengthens those positive thoughts...but I guess it's whatever works for you anyway today I'm feeling great stay with it knee buddies
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jen04209 rbleegrip
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Oldfatguy1 rbleegrip
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rbleegrip Oldfatguy1
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Well it's lunchtime and the pain and stiffness with swelling that I was expecting was quite mild to the point that I was able to do some more exercising at the time I feel 90 is there now with little resistance and no springbok I'm only doing knee slides and straight leg extension and I find a real need to stretch the calf muscle as well which I find is good as well as standing at the sink and bending into a squat,all done now packed with ice,Meds onboard and afternoon nap feeling very happy with the days efforts........ cheers
moandrieu rbleegrip
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Wow, how wonderful to read such a positive post. You are doing great and I'd say attitude is a huge part of that. Amazing the difference everything can be when we decided it's going to be good, no matter what we get. Thank you.
cheryl90571 rbleegrip
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Sounds like you are reading your body well and giving it what it needs.
Staying positive helps A LOT! Endorphins are created by the body as we stay positive. These endorphins actually help with pain management!
Glad to hear the swelling is down. More bend will come, and less swelling will be a big helper to developing a better bend.
Nice work!🙌
rbleegrip cheryl90571
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Well today the knee was a little swollen from yesterday's exercise and is saying nothing but ice and elevation today, I think I will listen as you can just tell by how fat it feels when you go to bend it , best to rest as you say ,patience it will come
cheryl90571 rbleegrip
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Slow and steady wins the race because it allows TIME to be on our side. A good rest gets your body what it needs, and it WILL let you know what it needs!
Yes, patience! Not easy, but REALLY, REALLY helpful in the long run!
sue37592 rbleegrip
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