3 weeks post op
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It’s me again . Can you settle an argument please, I now use one crutch only as I am walking better, my surgeon advises that I should have the crutch on the same side as the operated knee (right) , however the physio therapist says the crutch should be on the opposite side (I find that more comfortable) what do you think?? Also as my leg is not bruised anymore, only tightness on the knee area , how long should I be carrying on icing for . Thank you dear friends
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mike_57190 laila20290
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You simply must trust your own instincts,and go with what you are happy with.
otherwise you are not going to feel confident about doing something you're not happy with.
and confidence is everything.
good luck
Mike
Sue360 laila20290
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Daddio180 laila20290
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So July 18th I had bilateral knee surgery as far as using the cane I use the cane wherever it made me feel comfortable as far as icing you're going to ice until the swelling stops which is going to be a long time because every time you do physical therapy or stand on your feet for a long period of time your knee is going to swell up also you should be doing stuff at home anyway and he kind of exercise is definitely recommended to do after physical therapy ends and at home is the best place to do it so the more Physical Therapy use and do the faster your recovery also you are now a human walking Weathervane you'll be able to tell when it's going to rain I'm 14 weeks out of surgery and I think my recovery is going fine I'm 67 still working a full-time job 5 days a week and I'm not having any problems except when it's going to rain I do feel a lot of pain other than that