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4 weeks after TKA

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pat99452
pat99452

Today if 4 weeks and I think I’m doing well, but, I am so very tired. So far i’m at 100% extension and can bend to 122 degrees without assistance. Walking without any assistive device and still some residual pain and swelling. I ice often and take ibuprofen for inflammation and pain. Returned to administrative position past time last week (only 3 hours per day) but I am exhausted. I am wondering how that compares to others results. I am a 70 year old female and ready to drive, etc. with comfort. Thanks for any suggestions on regaining stamina and strength

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  • lyn32416
    lyn32416 pat99452

    Posted

    Multi vitamin, immune supplement, lower expectations, nap and rest often. You've been through a hell of an operation. You're doing great. Sleep, nap, eat clean, hydrate, repeat. xx

  • ColleenAdams
    ColleenAdams pat99452

    Posted

    I'm going into my ninth week and feel the same. I'm retired though. I also like the app Bonesmart.org. I went there today and it said your body puts so much energy into healing this trauma that it expends most of its energy daily.  Most of the time even now, I excercise a little everybday. I do daily living activities and I still ice like crazy several times a day- I hope you feel better sooner rather than later

  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX pat99452

    Posted

    What planet were you born on????  No one...literally NO ONE...goes back to work 4 weeks post-op.  On a standard bell curve, you must be minus 10 standard deviations from the mean!!!  And at 70????  We want what you've got!!!!!  Geez....

    Here's the strength program...

    https://patient.info/forums/discuss/post-tkr-exercising-565527

    ...but now you'll tell us that you can already bench press 350 pounds!!!  You are an incredible exception to the rule!!!  Congrats...

    • pat99452
      pat99452 CHICO_MARX

      Posted

      Haha... unable to bench press that much ... YET! just kidding. No superwoman here. I have been blessed with great medical care, amazing  family and friends supporting me. Yesterday was four weeks exactly so I know I am doing very well. Today able to bend knee to 131 degrees but it was a push. And ice is my friend! I really do have an amazing physical therapist. Approved to take Melatonin so I am hoping that helps me sleep. Thanks for the chuckle. My husband of 51 years would tell you not too much keeps me down but this TKR surely has tried.
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