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Listen to your body

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diana90984
diana90984

I'm almost sorry I joined this site, as When I saw what other people were going through, I kept soldiering on even though I had 2 manipulations under general anaesthetic and was in a plaster cast for 3 weeks this time last year. At my annual review when I was offered another manipulation under GA and an injection into my now extremely painful hip I asked for a 2nd opinion. Net result I had a new TKR 7 weeks ago and it's a totally different experience - walking properly, no hip pain, no sciatica, sleeping well, the odd paracetamol, doing my exercises, etc. Unfortunately the damage done by the first op may mean my leg will never be straight again, but it's early days, so who knows.

So if you were fit and active before your op and you feel something is wrong, keep on pushing - don't just assume it's normal

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  • veronica91735
    veronica91735 diana90984

    Posted

    I agree Diana. I am only 12 days post-op for my revision TKR after last years flop. I've just got back from my 1st physio session. I am already at 80 degrees bend, with 0 straightening - & my staples are not even out yet! I KNEW something was wrong, but it took nearly 6 months to get my 2nd opinion, & a full year before the revision. However, I am now very, very hopeful - as you are!
  • Blee83
    Blee83 diana90984

    Posted

    Well said Diana. I think some people on these discussion sites don't actually realise that a TKR is a major operation more complex than a hip replacement. The leg is virtually severed the nerves at cut and the two main bones have their ends removed and two foreign objets are then hammered in to the repective bones. It is little wonder after all that the body feels a bit miffed at being so badly treated. But as you quite rightly say patience and exercises are important. If you feel tired have a nap, our bodies know best. I have an exercise bike which I have used to get my knee bend and also build up the muscles. I am week 9 post op and my knee is sore but the joint is not painful and moves smoothly. I understand the full healing time is about 12-18. months, so not long to go smile.
    • lynneB51
      lynneB51 Blee83

      Posted

      Hi

      I certainly did not realise what a big op I was having and found this site wonderful. I suppose I had a 'normal' recovery and therefore was not misled by anyone just felt incredibly supported. Personally I coped much better hearing people like yourself explaining how major my op was and it was ok to struggle in those dark days 

    • diana90984
      diana90984 lynneB51

      Posted

      I didn't say I was misled, just assumed it was "normal" to still be suffering after a year from most of the people on here and wish I'd listened to my body sooner and not the medical 'expert'!
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