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Can't recall such discomfort and pain

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david95648
david95648

Had my second knee totally replaced 5 weeks ago (age 77) and cannot recall so nuch discomfort the first time round.There was some early infection (antibiotics) and exercise regime seem to be o.k., but the wound is still rather red and I cannot get pain free except when the kee is rested up and then of course it gets stiff, vicious circle. My foot is also stiff and inflexible. Night time is the worst as cannot get comfortable on my back with legs straight. Day time pain relief is basically paracodol and morphine at night. The swelling is to be expected but hinders every effort. Am, I being impatient - 2 hips 2 knees in 5 years is a real bind !!

Surgeon says walk, walk but easier said than done as we all know.

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  • sarndra
    sarndra david95648

    Posted

    Hi David, our bodies & brains are very good at forgetting what the pain was like. As a midwife I often heard women say they couldn't remember the pain of labour, until it started again with the next one. Then they remembered! 

    I had both knees done at once 10 weeks ago & my left is fantastic. Not so my right which is probably 2 weeks behind

    • moandrieu
      moandrieu sarndra

      Posted

      Isn't that odd how one knee responds so differently? My right had more issues too. But then I realized I had a tendency to cross the right ankle over the left when sitting on the bed. Possibly the reason. I've overcome that urge.
  • sarndra
    sarndra david95648

    Posted

    Also important is massaging your knee several times a day to prevent/break up scar tissue. Before exercising is a good time, and drink lots of water. Good luck.
  • Dubgirl00
    Dubgirl00 david95648

    Posted

    I am only 57 and I can't imagine having this op in my 70's as it is indeed hard going.  You are however only 5 weeks and my friends aunt had hers done last year and couldnt' manage for 3 months, now she is flying round the place.  Do your exercises if at all poss and walk as much as you can.  Listen to your body if you feel tired then stop.  Little and often is the best. good luck.  I am two and half weeks over mine so early stages for me too but i get fed up too. lol
    • david95648
      david95648 Dubgirl00

      Posted

      thank you, I will look forward to flying round again as I used to. Good luck with your recovery, too.
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