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Hi,
im almost 5 weeks post op and doing well,i was just wondering if its normal for the knee to still swell after exercise and doing a 15 minute walk...its all still so new and im full of questions..thanks everyone xx
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donna4434 lou1962
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patsyrose lou1962
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I was still in a lot of pain at 5 weeks with this 2nd one, and struggling on crutches. There's a lot to heal in there.
chrishappy lou1962
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lou1962 chrishappy
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Oldfatguy1 lou1962
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irish_linda Oldfatguy1
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ann84752 lou1962
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pyesangel lou1962
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cheryl90571 lou1962
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I, too, am five weeks post op with my left knee. My surgeon says swelling WILL LAST a YEAR. Some days will be less, but swelling is a part of the whole process. A LOT of banging around in there (HIS WORDS!), and all of that banging around causes swelling to happen.
I tend to overdue everything, so when my husband and I shopped for groceries and Baby things for FIVE HOURS yesterday ( WE will be having our first GRANDCHILD in a month...a BABY GIRL!!!) I KNEW to expect a rough recovery from that TODAY!
The other day we did a marathon WEED THE FLOWER BEDS, and with the day being in the high 80s. AND us going atvthise weeds for over four hours, PAIN and SWELLING definitely was in the cards.
I just am not willing to sit, relax, and hope that things will get better. I want to get out there and enjoy the summer, my garden, and the beautiful weather.
I think you are right on target for what should be happening.
Best wishes to you!
I am anxious to hear more of your journey!
lou1962 cheryl90571
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I am very much the same as you,i dislike sitting around and resting ect,but i have had too these past 2/3 days as i was silly and lifted something heavy which caused more swelling...dont worry i have slapped myself silly about doing so....lol
.I have been pottering around in my little garden,pulling weeds ect,and doing a little tidying,makes me feel useful..congratulations on your first grandchild soon,i myself become a first time nana in october,exciting isn't it...take care xx
cheryl90571 lou1962
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CONGRATULATIONS on becoming a Grandparent yourself!! I hear only great things about Grandparenting! Our good friend has a granddaughter who is now four. She is headed to Florida on Wednesday to spend a couple weeks with her daughter, granddaughter, and son-in-law. She brought over her Pack-and-Play and her high chair for us to use. The Baby Shower is this weekend. It is getting SO EXCITING!
After having two sons, I am VERY EXCITED to have a little GIRL to SPOIL! My husband is so funny...keeps saying...so what do you do with a GIRL??? My guess is Granddaughter will DO WHAT SHE WANTS and Grandpa will be the willing accomplice to WHATEVER SHE WANTS!
I am headed out now to see if our EGGPLANTS are big enough for Eggplant Parmesan. We grew some delicious banana peppers this season that I have been adding to so many things. Tomatoes are coming along but not as bountiful as usual. I'm hoping we get a second go-round with our red raspberries. Five barefoot plants turned into THIRTY-FOUR this season!
I'm sure you see your garden as THERAPY. I know I do! I just LOVE watching everything pop up. Even weeding is enjoyable because everything looks better ONCE IT IS DONE!
Keep enjoying your recovery, and give some hugs and kisses to your grand baby for us!
irish_linda cheryl90571
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cheryl90571 irish_linda
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Can't wait to watch them tackle it!
Can't wait to meet this new little person they created together with God's blessing!
Four is SUCH a great age! Have TONS of fun!
donna4434 lou1962
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