4 weeks out

You vent all you like, we've all been there. I had new plastic knee cap and metal trochlea (the bit behind it) on 24 March. Had long wait for op as considered too young before (Im 56 now) and have now got muscle wastage. Am working hard to correct this. It does feel like all your time is spent exercising, elevating, resting, icing and it is an horrendous journey, one which I didn't quite bank on. You'll see numerous posts on this forum, all of which will make you realise you're not suffering alone.......it's been my life saviour. I'm also menopausal and suffer pain in both my legs, this can be due to lack of oestrogen so I'm off to docs next week to discuss HRT.

Keep up with meds, don't suffer in silence if you need something stronger then ask for it. Dont force exercises, if you dont feel like it then have a day off and just rest, ice and elevate. And remember to drinklots of water to keep hydrated.

Cry wen you feel like it......I've sobbed buckets, even today when I've had hubby and granddaughter with me. I just can't help it and am just going to go with it, it's a great release some days. I've no doubt we'll get through it.....although exactly when is currently unknown, but at some point we'll get our life back.

If "old fat guy" (should really be named "old wise guy") responds listen to everything he says.......he's bloody marvellous and has a very calming influence......and he's been through goodness knows what and makes me feel a wimp! God bless him.

Sounds to me like the Dr was jumping the gun a bit. Can't imagine at less than a month our talking mua. I would hate to think the guy was trying to scare you into the proceedure. Even at a young age like you, progress is not going to happen overnight. Stay with the program......don't get excited and hurt yourself moving too fast. Slow steady and correctly is the word. You'll be at 110 in a couple of weeks. I wouldn't expect less than 125 in 3 months.

Four weeks is very very early days all sounds normal and in another four weeks will be different. Even at seven months I've had a bad day today. It takes some longer than others and hopefully you'll be fine. Don't overdo it, keep icing and elevating. It's normal to cry and be frustrated after all you can hardly ignore your leg! Spoil yourself occasionally and read this site you will see it's a roller coaster and you have are going to be up and down for a good few weeks or even months. Take it one week at a time

I sure DO know what you mean about this knee process becoming all-consuming!

I am retired, but I have felt like I am BACK AT WORK with a full-time job! Meds, exercise, everything taking SO MUCH LONGER due to having a walker, then cane, maybe also crutches. Showers with a shower stool, taking FOREVER to either go up and down stairs OR having to tell family members what you need or how to DO stuff...Crazy hard!

Maybe try getting on the floor or couch and literally putting both legs STRAIGHT UP against the wall or one of the arms. I do this in my upstairs hallway, and it feels GREAT! Our son is an elite athlete who does Ironman Competitions, ULTRAMARATHONS, and Crossfit Competitions. HE does this EVERY SINGLE NIGHT. I figure if it works for HIS overworked legs, it certainly will benefit MINE!

TRY to relax. Your body is an amazing creation, and it will do what it needs to do IF you listen to what it NEEDS. Do not let SNYONE bully you into ANYTHING that sounds bizarre or dangerous.

Keep us posted on your progress!

There are so many knowledgeable people here who are travelling a path much like you are. It is like this BIG CLUB for KNEES!

Wishing you much success!

Easy for me to say but I would ask for more time before having an MUA. Your too new for that. You sound like you're doing brilliantly to me. I was still with operational bruising and swelling at 8 weeks, I appreciate that mine was by no means a 'normal' TKR but still....I think any talk of an MUA prior to 12 weeks when you can get to 90 is ridiculous.

MUA's aren't for everyone. I went in for mine and was told that whilst my bones are healthy, they are too slim to cope with the pressure. It turned out it wouldn't of worked anyway as I have issues with the ligaments....luckily my surgeon went in with a camera first as if he hadn't my leg would've broken.

Keep going. You will get there x

There is light at the end of the tunnel.  I got my TKR February 2015.  I now walk for miles, run upstairs and wear high heels.  I go to the gym and can do squats. You will be active again especially as you were before.  I'm 63 and had hardly been able to walk for the pain. Google kuck

There is light at the end of the tunnel.  I got my TKR February 2015.  I now walk for miles, run upstairs and wear high heels.  I go to the gym and can do squats. You will be active again especially as you were before.  I'm 63 and had hardly been able to walk for the pain. Good luck