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Hi, it's me again I'm 6 weeks post op and still having to use my crutches as my knee just gives way when I try to put full pressure on it. Physio says I'm doing well but I feel upset as I know someone who is older than me and walking unaided. I am also still not getting more than a couple of hours sleep a night before I have to sit on the side of the bed in pain my hip is so painful at night. Feeling very low right now
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kathryn42410 Diane12345
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At 6 weeks this is the worst time. You feel like you should be further along than you are. It will improve Diane. You need to keep the crutches until you feel stronger and more confident.
I've had many a melt down and I know I have many more to come. Just take it day by day. If you work on the muscles you should feel a difference quite quickly as they will be missing the exercise.
Good luck x
Diane12345 kathryn42410
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Thank you I really appreciate people's advice and support. It helps knowing your not as alone as you feel.
wishing you a speedy recovery
Diane
sarah87162 Diane12345
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Your hip should not be painful if it is your knee you have had replaced.
Maybe you should check this out withyour physio and mention it to them.
I had a lot of trouble sleeping after my op. Something I never really thought would happen, a complete surprise. Maybe I should have epected it.
Take care and keep in touch
Love Sarah xxx
Diane12345 sarah87162
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i know I shouldn't compare my self to others but it's so hard not too, but like you said everyone is different. I will ask about my hip at my next physio appointment.
many thanks
Diane
irish_linda Diane12345
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Diane12345 irish_linda
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I don't have an appointment till the end of sept to see my surgeon I have tried to get one earlier but no luck, they did put rods in my leg too. Unfortunately I am allergic to anti inflammatorys. I go to bed every night praying that this will be the night I get more than 3 hours but it never happens. Hoping I will get some sleep soon
kathryn42410 Diane12345
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I have a lot of nerve damage/pain so was prescribed Amitriptolyne to help with this. A good side effect of this is that it helped me sleep. I can now sleep for 4 hours straight. I then need to get up to move my leg and then I can get back to sleep for another 2 hours. Worth trying these if you can (they clash with Tramadol and a few other things though).
irish_linda Diane12345
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Diane12345 irish_linda
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take care
Diane
Diane12345 kathryn42410
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irish_linda Diane12345
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marie47485 Diane12345
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Diane12345 marie47485
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thank you you I know I shouldn't be comparing myself to others as we all recover differently, I just don't remember feeling this low on my first knee replacements but as everyone says this is a longer recovery. I am still taking regular medication which is working well but nights are still a problem. Wishing you well on your recovery, take care
Diane
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