6 Weeks since TKR........
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..and my knee is still leaking at bottom of scar.
Hi peeps, I posted on a thread cupla weeks
Ago, mibbees should have started another one!
Anyhoo,
It is slightly swollen and red around the area
And is very sore to touch.
I went to docs and he said it dosen't look infected
just tender and raw.
But surely after this amount of time post op
the wound should be healed?
I have my 6 week check up with surgeon on
3rd Dec. so I'm sure he will know whats what!
Also,
I am still struggling with pain and discumfort
At night, so much so as I am not sleeping to
good, hour here and there,
As for walking any distance! With a stick
About ten yards And I'm knackered!!
The pain and strange noises my knee is making
Is unreal!
I'm still on killers and anti inflames, also I
Have to inject myself with the blood thinning
Stuff every day,
I thought things would be on the up by now,
Very depressing it's taking so long.
8-(
Thanx for listening - Again!!
Davie.
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jenny47422 daviethistle
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So....it's a long process. I have been depressed on and off the whole time up until now, only because I thought I would never see light at the end of the tunnel, but don't fear David, I think/hope that after the four or five month mark you'll be feeling much better.
It really is early days for you.....hang in there.
carol38467 daviethistle
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keep your chin up, your mind is very powerful.
take care
carol45436 daviethistle
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PollyBB daviethistle
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Not wanting to be pessimistic, when I had my second knee replaced my wound seemed slow to heal. After 3 weeks, they decided it was infected so I had to have my knee washed out and part of my relacement replaced. On a positive note, I'm fine now and am sure you will be soon.
debbie02705 daviethistle
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joansgarden daviethistle
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daviethistle
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Saw my surgeon yesterday,
and he had a long look at my wound and knee.
I am pleased to say that although I have an
Infection at bottom of scar, it is only a surface?
Infection, he is happy that it is not 'deep' in to knee
Other wise I would have to go thru another op.
so they cleaned the wound and put a new dressing on it, told me to keep it on for a week at least,
Then go back get it checked on 24th.
anyway, he is not happy that I couldn't straighten
My leg at knee joint, but by the time I left
Hospital he had my leg straight!
I'm in agony but at leads he's happy now!
So, onwards and upwards!
Still can't sleep at nite pains a nitemare,
just doze during day,
But I spose it will sort itself out.
D.
joansgarden daviethistle
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PollyBB daviethistle
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daviethistle PollyBB
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But he did say if I feal it's not healing
To go back at any time,
So he must feal that it wont need antibios
For the cupla weeks till I see him again.
D.
PollyBB daviethistle
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daviethistle
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Well, its 4 in the morning (que fora song!)
Still not sleeping because of the pain and
Strange movements of the new knee joint
Still dosen't feal part of my leg yet. 8-(
Seems to be when I move my body anyway
The bottom half of my leg moves a split
Second later, well thats how it seems!
Good thing thats happening is my wound
Is healing better, I have just to keep it dry
And keep putting Iodine patches on it.
So far so good.
Still having problems straightening my leg
getting back of my knee too touch the floor.
Excrutiating is a mild word for it! Still walking
With a stick, any more than 10/15 yards and
I need to take a rest.
Anyway, Got surgeon on 24th, not looking
Forward to it!
D.
tracey71146 daviethistle
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To help straighten you knee, lie face down on your bed and hang your leg, from just above the knee, off the end of your bed. It is painful but does work! Start for a few minutes only and build up over time.
Tracey 15 weeks
PollyBB daviethistle
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Chin up! At least your surgeon is monitoring your situation.