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Hi all ...has anyone used a support bandage on their knee after the scar from TKR has healed
I feel when I go out my knee needs some extra support
i'm 10 weeks post op and still in pain
Jean
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Posted , 7 users are following.
Hi all ...has anyone used a support bandage on their knee after the scar from TKR has healed
I feel when I go out my knee needs some extra support
i'm 10 weeks post op and still in pain
Jean
1 like, 28 replies
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Not on my operated knee, but my second knee sometimes needs support.
My physio recommended a neoprene knee brace which I bought from Amazon. It fits all sizes. Hasn't helped particularly but keeps your knee toasty warm. Something I think you'd benefit from.
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i could never trip the light fantastic ...but I will give it a good try in the future
I prided myself in thinking I hadn't suffered depression like some poor people.
but I guess depression of sorts comes in different disguises
but today is think positive day
and yes I will see my GP about this constant pain ...I suppose having sciatica didn't help
roll on 4 weeks time and I'll google the light fantastic and have a go
britta217 jean95756
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as for the the knee support, i would have to say that i don't think a brace is a good idea as it is replacing the function of the muscle. i know it sounds really boring, but we need to keep exercising and the muscle will come back!
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it was just a daft thought as today my knee is not behaving itself,..it's painful and feels so heavy and uncomfortable
i read so many posts on here and then I think ...I ought to be doing that etc....
i really feel for you having to go into hospital for manipulation it must be a daunting thought.
but ...also remember your surgeon is looking after your best interest which is great.
By Xmas you will be glad things are moving on.
take care
Jean
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i went shopping with my mum - 76 - and my sister who is top fit. mum and i looked like sisters, hanging on to railings, hobbling around like invalids, looking for chairs to sit in regularly. quite a depressing experience ;-)
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I'm the same age as your Mum I sit on every available seat when shopping
and have so many cups of tea in cafe's It's a wonder I don't swim home
what have I done to myself by having this Op
sigh...... Jean
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people say to me ...I thought you'd be ok by now..... Have they had a TKR. Definitely not
I must admit I never realised how long the recovery was going to be
but ....it's done now ...so there's no going back just got to get on with it
but thanks to all on this site for the encouragement
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people say to me ...I thought you'd be ok by now..... Have they had a TKR. Definitely not
I must admit I never realised how long the recovery was going to be
but ....it's done now ...so there's no going back just got to get on with it
but thanks to all on this site for the support and encouragement
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I'll let you know how I feel next week
we will all get there eventually but everyone heals at different rates there's no set programme ..just a guideline
J
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I've lost a stone And the weight has made my face look thin ....so much so that people are commenting
J
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i know what you mean I have to force myself to eat ,..I can't tell you how many times in the past I've said I need to lose a bit of weight?
I just don't fancy food at all ...I eat because I ought too and because my other half makes me meals ...which I push around my plate like a naughty child.
I tried 2 of my favourite skirts on yesterday and they just hung off me one even dropped down round my ankles
i'm usually scoffing mince pies around this time of year ..but the thought of them is a definite No No
the only fizzy thing I can drink is Soda water...
Thank goodness I still fancy my cups of tea.
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I can feel my hip bones for the first time in X amount of years
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give the soda water a try ...it helps to settle your stomach as well as quenching your thirst
if you don't like the soda water on it's own try adding a little fresh orange juice...I don't mind it as it is
I'm sure we must be related ....lol...as everything you describe is just me.....
one decent meal a day and that's an effort
I even gave a big box of chocolates to my daughter that I'd had bought for me as I didn't fancy them
take care
from the (Stick Insect)
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