3 weeks post op
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Apologies in advance as this is a bit of a whinge.
I'm 3 weeks post op having had my left knee and right hip replaced. The dressings came off yesterday and everything is healing nicely. My hip is fine, a bit sore but otherwise ok. My knee is very stiff and painful at times and exercise is very difficult. Although I'm getting around ok on crutches I've not been brave enough to tackle the stairs. I was supposed to be going for physio this morning, but couldn't bend my knee enough to get into the car!
I just feel a complete failure and very sorry for myself. I feel that I'm letting everyone down, especially my wife who has been marvellous to me.
Please, will some one give me some motivation - I feel very down.
Thank you whoever took the trouble to read this
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debbie02705 kevin13928
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carol66249 debbie02705
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PattyLee kevin13928
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glenda29798 kevin13928
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you are certainlly not a whinger! I had my TKR in October last year and I'm only just starting to have a normal day and I'm now able to sleep at night! You've had two major ops and you will need to take it slowly, take the meds, ice etc and keep trying to do the exercises and eventually you will recover. Everyone around you must learn to be patient as it's a bit of a long haul to recovery but worth the wait! Take care.
martinarvelo kevin13928
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tess94652 kevin13928
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hazel14959 kevin13928
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Sleep is the worst thing we all suffer, no one tells you this when you are offered the op. I have tried breathing exercises, lavender on my pillow helps. A relaxing shower before bed is good too.
Try not to be down on yourself, this is also a post op happening, a good cry helps!!! Your wife should read all the posts, they tell all the world the ups and downs of the op and prove to us all...we will not give in or give up.
This is my 2nd knee, left knee done 7 years ago with no problems.
Hazel.75...felt 95 until the change this week!!!!!!!!
patsyrose kevin13928
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You've had a double whammy, and it's very early days. Be proud of little achievements - you will notice changes day by day. You are also very lucky to have a spouse for support.
Keep on with what exercises you can manage, use a pillow and memory foam mattress topper in bed and push the seat right back in the car.
it will get better.
Patsy
1st TKR Dec 2012 2nd TKR Sept 2014
terri59470 kevin13928
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The best I can say is take each day, be it good or bad, one at a time. A bad day today doesn't necessarily mean a bad day tomorrow. You definitely need to make sure you get plenty of rest, especially if you're struggling to sleep at night.
When we are referred for surgery, they don't tell us about the emotional turmoil it can cause.
Please be kind to yourself, and don't beat yourself up, everyone's surgery and recovery is different xxx
denise35025 kevin13928
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Is it possible to sit across the back seat of your car, so you don't have to bend the leg too much? Unless, of course, you're driving yourself, which is not only nuts, but very naughty as well. One thing you have to learn, Kevin, at this time, you have to be kind to yourself and try not to worry about other people. It's ONLY 3 WEEKS! so how could you be letting anyone down?
Chin up, mate, you've got a brand new knee AND hip! What could be better than that?
Take care, and know that we're all thinking of you.
Denise from Oz