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3wks in from tkr

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Suki66
Suki66

Hi all I’ve been managing my pain and excersizes but woke up today feeling really low and tearful gone back to bed. Anyone else felt like this? X

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  • auntiebeanie
    auntiebeanie Suki66

    Posted

    its natural Suki, most of us go through this stage. it will pass. You have had major surgery, your are not doing your normal routine and we all think we should be further ahead than we are. We all heal at different rates, organise some friends to visit you in short periods, watch a film that makes you laugh, start writing your Christmas cards if you send them or my favorite was online shopping! bought myself some nice clothes during that time i was off work smile
  • louise_48509
    louise_48509 Suki66

    Posted

    Yes, every single one of us without a doubt. You can't see light at the end of the tunnel, you're so so tired? The further the recovery goes you can start to see that light, I promise you. I've seen it at 9 weeks but everyone heals at a different pace so don't compare yourself to anyone else. That's the hardest thing. Take care, if you want to cry or sleep then do it. It only gets better x

    • Suki66
      Suki66 louise_48509

      Posted

      Thanks Louise want to cut my leg off today I was ok yesterday xx
    • louise_48509
      louise_48509 Suki66

      Posted

      And you'll probably be OK tomorrow. It's a hiccup. I was crying at everything sad and happy. Even adverts on the telly lol. I think my husband thought I was going mental 😂. X

    • Suki66
      Suki66 louise_48509

      Posted

      Thanks Louise my husband is driving me mad offering food and drink just leave me alone, but I can’t say that to him as he means well xxx
    • louise_48509
      louise_48509 Suki66

      Posted

      Dave's been the same. Couldn't have done this without him to be honest x

    • Suki66
      Suki66 louise_48509

      Posted

      Good old hubbies mines cooking and making Boxing Day for the whole family. That should be a joy to watch although my girls will help. A big BUT I’m not in the mood . I sound like a cranky old woman but not usually like this I’m a young 66 with a beautiful great granddaughter xxx
  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 Suki66

    Posted

    This is very normal.

    Your body and brain have been working hard at getting g better and just need a break. Be kind to yourself today. More rest, comfort food, extra chocolate and s big helping of I e cream. Cry if it will help.

    It will go away shortly and you can get back to the grind of healing.

    If this hangs on for a long period, talk to your primary care, not your surgeon, and see if they can get you some temporary relief.

    Don't let anyone, family or friend, try to make you think you should be up and at em when you feel like this. Ha g in there, tomorrow will be a much better day

    • Suki66
      Suki66 Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      Thank you it’s amazing how many tears I’ve got fed up with this tight feeling xx
    • Oldfatguy1
      Oldfatguy1 Suki66

      Posted

      One advantage of being in the US today, its Thanksgiving and you're allowed by l a w to overeat and get fully absorbed in food that you don't normally take time to prepare.

      Nothing like rich food to heal the blues.

    • Suki66
      Suki66 Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      What sort of pain management do you have in the US? Xx
    • Oldfatguy1
      Oldfatguy1 Suki66

      Posted

      After the normal post surgery stuff you can go to pain management centers. There, they can run additional tests, work with different combinations of meds, offer diversionary methods or recommend other specialist or possible additional surgery. Most of the Dr s are anesticists and often times work in surgery. My pain or spine group is based I side of a university medical center so are part of a teaching university. They also can recommend massage or specialized PT.
  • Lywn
    Lywn Suki66

    Posted

    Most of us have days like that. Perhaps your body and mind are saying, "Please just let me rest today and not worry about anything."  I've been on a crying spree today.  It will pass.  We wish you the best.  

     

    • Suki66
      Suki66 Lywn

      Posted

      This forum helps sooo much thanks guys Suki xxx
  • Laura_Dora
    Laura_Dora Suki66

    Posted

    Hi It's only natural to have a good cry after any major surgery It's much better than bottling it up inside and pretending your brave & strong.I had my right knee done two years ago and cried I'm due to have my left knee replaced and I'm already scared and crying. We all do it for whatever reason Sending a big hug to cheer you up 

    • Suki66
      Suki66 Laura_Dora

      Posted

      Big hugs back for when you have other leg done don’t think I will cope having the other one done xxxx
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