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5th Week post 2nd TKR

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brent77382
brent77382

Start on a positive,been to see Mr Sudakhar for my follow up conceltation a week earlier than normal, he was absolutely delighted with the knee progress ROM 110+ and a straight leg, ive just started climbing up the stairs normally, but coming down still a bit wary. Iv'e still got swelling round the knee and will for a long while yet,walking the dog a couple of miles a day then icing when i return.The negative is still sleepless nights, taking zolpadem for sleep but it lasts maybe 3-4 hours then thats it awake, actually that tired it makes me feel physically sick ( but not sick) i would be interested if anyone else felt the same, i mentioned it to Mr Sudakhar and he said yes common effect of this surgery, but i should soon see a sleep improvement,again no pain just a very sensitive scar and stiffness in the knee as the night progresses and the need to keep moving leg position. Using a pillow between my legs and bio oil for the scar.So all thats left to say is HAPPY CHRISTMAS to everyone and god bless.

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  • daisymay2
    daisymay2 brent77382

    Posted

    You sound like you're making good progress Brent with the walking a couple of miles a day with the dog 😃

    I'm still not walking far at 4 weeks but not bad going up and down stairs. Like you my leg is still quite swollen.

    Hope you manage to get some better sleep.

    I wish you and yours a Very Happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year 2019!

    • brent77382
      brent77382 daisymay2

      Posted

      Thanks Daisymay,sounds like your coming along well as well,wonder if santa will bring me some sleep for Christmas. 😃

    • shari_48634
      shari_48634 brent77382

      Posted

      i just had my third total knee replacement one week ago its starting off bad again i have what is called foot drop. HAS anyone heard of this? MY first week was great all i did was sleep now my foot hurts more then my knee and im getting no sleep.

  • ann18637
    ann18637 brent77382

    Posted

    Hi Brent it's 7 months for me and sleep etc all good. As the night progresses my knee feels a bit tight but what do you expect after the trauma of surgery it had to endure. Booked in my other knee Feb next Yr so take it easy sleep will come I found sleep at about 2 months massaged behind my knee with voltarol and 2 paracetamol helped. Good luck and merry Xmas x

    • brent77382
      brent77382 ann18637

      Posted

      Thanks Ann, actually using valtarol and paracetamol just having to bide my time till sleep arrives.

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