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Christmas emotional roller coaster

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Soobeedoo
Soobeedoo

Is this odd..... Not sure how an op on your knee pulls strings on your emotions .  It's been quite a busy christmas but I find then when I get to a certain part of the day I want to withdraw and sleep when I can't do this eg at family gatherings, concerts,  out and about, I get , (not to be over dramatic). almost panicky and tearful. I was quite tearful on Christmas Day torn between being with my gorgeous family and wanting to be rolled up in my duvet. I did receive a few knocks from my great nephews very excited jumping around.

My sleep is  one or two hours at night and two or three in the day time. The deep ache pain has subsided mainly soreness in the wound and joint now. 

Usually I am a very upbeat person. I did have another major op in August too of excess skin removal in Abs area due to weight loss.

i am a bit worried has anyone else had anything like this

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  • Soobeedoo
    Soobeedoo

    Posted

    Thank you everyone feel so much better knowing I'm not on my own  and it's part of recovering. You kinda think you're just being weak . I tried my first hours at work today but my boss had little understanding or patience with what I was going through so I came home early thinking a) I was going to lose my job and b) I was being over dramatic. I work in a sports shop which is standing  all day long go up and down stairs and ladders. Might have to change jobs
    • Soobeedoo
      Soobeedoo lynn08926

      Posted

      It was a day where they were very short staffed and thought I could manage it. Not due back officially for 2weeks. Which I am quite worried about now
    • lynn08926
      lynn08926 Soobeedoo

      Posted

      If at all possible, I would avoid working for the next fortnight.  After that speak to your GP if you still feel you're not ready to go back.

      I would think 12 weeks would be more like it!

    • Soobeedoo
      Soobeedoo lynn08926

      Posted

      I think you're right Lynne thank you. Have PT on Tuesday and will have a chat with them. It's a worry because of money and not working too 
  • britta217
    britta217 Soobeedoo

    Posted

    ah yes, soobeedoo, totally normal!  i just had a meltdown a couple of days ago whilst hoovering before going off to my mum's for christmas.  there i was, still dressed in my pj's and dressing gown, with hoover in hand, sobbing my heart out.  out of the blue.  because a whole bunch of things got on top of me.  serioiusly??  i had to tell myself to get a grip.  

    don't worry, it gets less and less.  and this affects all of us equally, men or women.  but having read your post about going into work early, my heart goes out to you.  tough call.  hang in there!

    • Soobeedoo
      Soobeedoo britta217

      Posted

      Thank you Britta. I wish there was a way to make others understand too.
  • peter73207
    peter73207 Soobeedoo

    Posted

    Hi Soobeedoo,

    I wholeheartedly agree with all the comments here. You have been through a major

    operation. Your flesh, nerves and bone have been cut and hammered on so Give yourself time to heal. Physically, mentally and emotionally.

    I'm 12 days post op now and have lost 7lbs since being home for lack of appetite.

    I also find it extremely difficult to concentrate when reading. Sometimes a 1/2 hr goes by and I'm on the same paragraph. These drugs are something else too. I like that they take the edge off the pain but they also mess with you psyche.

    So don't worry. Take time to heal and heal you will. You will bouncing around as you usual self Before you know it. 

    • jean95756
      jean95756 Soobeedoo

      Posted

      Hi again

      tell your boss to watch a TKR  op on YouTube then he might understand what you've gone through 

    • Soobeedoo
      Soobeedoo jean95756

      Posted

      My boss always has the story to top yours. He broke his foot last year and worked through it but he sits down most of the day. I showed him the graphic diagram of what happens on the 'Knee Decide' app.

      he just said oh yeah my friend had that and was back at work in 3weeks

    • jean95756
      jean95756 Soobeedoo

      Posted

      There's always one 

      I hope one day he needs the op.... 

      I have my Sister moaning at me because she has a bad knee but her Doc says it's not bad enough for the Op

      i try to tell her to keep her own knee going but she thinks I've been favoured .and she's jealous ..lol

       

    • Soobeedoo
      Soobeedoo jean95756

      Posted

      She won't be if she has to have it done. People are wired aren't they
    • Soobeedoo
      Soobeedoo

      Posted

      That should be weird .... Lol
  • Butthillrob
    Butthillrob Soobeedoo

    Posted

    Hi. Absolutely normal emotional responses. The op we have had is massive. We are not prepared for it which is why we react as we do. I'm sure you have doubted having ut  I have. But it's the right road we have taken. It will get better. Like you I hardly sleep. Perhaps we need better pain Control. A doc friend of mine said it's not sleeping pills that's needed. It's better pain control. You will get other aches and pains. My sides are sire. I reckon that's from being hammered on the op table I have bruises galore, they will go. Our bodies can only cope with so.much. Take it easy  Test, ice, exercise if you can, but don't overdo. I have been sitting g on table and pushing legs back  it's an easier one. Take care, and share any time with the forum as needed. We are all here for each other.

    Robert

    • Soobeedoo
      Soobeedoo Butthillrob

      Posted

      Thank you Robert.it does help to know I'm not just being a Drama Queen. I wish I could make my boss understand . He has low tolerance for people who are not able to work. I hope your recovery is going well
    • britta217
      britta217 Soobeedoo

      Posted

      oh no   soobeedoo ... you are feeling pressure from your boss?   that is really terrible.  he has absolutely no idea.  definitely speak to your gp and i would urge you not to go into work early, short staffed or not.  i agree with caz, ladders??  good god, imagine if you fall off and hurt you operated leg?  please be careful and please be kind to yourself.  it will get better and you will be able to climb them with ease again but not now!!  
    • Soobeedoo
      Soobeedoo britta217

      Posted

      Sorry I think I misled you. My job is normally going up and down stairs and ladders and standing up all day. Yesterday I did an odd day as they were short staffed. I just hobbled around the shop on crutches. The shop has been left in care of teenagers and it's a right old mess. I had to go up some very rickety stairs to the loo and attack an assault course of boxes and stock to get there. I was so frustrated that I couldn't just ditch the crutches and lift the boxes out of the way and make it better.

      i am seriously worried that I will have to change my job as listening to all the comments I may not be able to cope with the physical challenges the job entails. I know my boss can't sack me but his sideways comments are worrying me. And I can understand that he's paying me for nothing at the moment. It's another worry into the mix

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