6 wks post TKR
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Hi Everyone|
First thank you for all the great information that you all share here. It has truly kept me sane these past few weeks. I am going to physio 3 times a week and it is helping. Got 116 degrees of bend on Friday and they asked me to go back on the bike after physio to see is I could go all the way backwards which I did three times. When I exercised four hours later at home tried to go backwards which I did but the pain was 100 times worse than when I was at physio and I swear something "popped". Since then I've developed a slight bruise on the left of my scar and my leg is tight and swollen. Anybody have any thoughts on what I may have done???
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denise35025 helen59197
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Best of luck,
Denise from Oz
denise35025 helen59197
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Denise from Oz
kathryn42410 helen59197
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If the leg doesn't feel right though I would definitely go and get it checked out. My hospital has an orthopaedic nurse in the fracture clinic and they encourage any post op people to drop in if any concerns. I know not all facilities offer this but there should be someone you can see (even if you call the ward you were on to ask). Alternatively just go to your GP. I know we always feel like we shouldn't bother people but we should get anything out of the ordinary checked for peace of mind.
A pain in the backside but it's worth making sure everything is ok. In the mean time rest, ice and drink plenty of water. Also keep on top of your medication.
Let us know how you get on x
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sarah87162 helen59197
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However, now it is like having my life back, no other way to describe it.
Keep up the good work, it does get better I promise.
Love Sarah xxx
caroline46398 sarah87162
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