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Am I failing

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helen90430
helen90430

I'm 4 weeks post op. I can straighten my leg well but the bend is still poor.

I am very worried that I'm not doing as well as I should be

I do my excerise regular and start my excerise class tomorrow. My knee is just so tight. I try to bend it to the point that I'm I'm so much pain but it's so tight and stiff.

I use ice all the time.

I am on one crutch now. I can Potter in the kitchen to make dinner and am able to walk up the stairs with the operated leg but I drag it up before I stand on it. I am unable to bend it to the next step.

Is this normal? It's really getting me down and upset as I think that I'm failing and I don't fail!

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    daphine28576 helen90430

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    Do not be hard on yourself! What you feeling is normal. It sounds as if you are doing very well ! If worried call your doctor about what is going with bending your leg! I am 8 weeks out I saw the doctor and he says I am still in the recovery stage! I can bend and lift and straight leg but pain is present still ! Hang in their you could have post surgery depression watch funny movies, talk to friends, and try turmeric tea! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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