compression stockings
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I guess this would have been discussed a thousand times, just wondered if 6 wks is the norm for keeping the compression stockings on for as that is what I have been told. I am quite active now 4 wks after partial knee op , on the static bike for 15mins walking without crutches for 30 mins.
Sleeping still a problem though I usually wake up every 2 hrs.
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pam39536 robert39119
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Pam 13 weeks
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jean95756 robert39119
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and yes we are supposed to wear the socks for 6 weeks
roll on my sigh week
jean
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lynn08926 robert39119
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carol45436 robert39119
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gillme1955_UK carol45436
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pam39536 carol45436
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gillme1955_UK carol45436
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jean95756 carol45436
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it was quite scary ...no where near as bad now but still feels like a tight band around my knee
I wonder how others are doing at 5 weeks
Jean
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jean95756 carol45436
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i think you are doing brilliantly I can't use the bike because I have a problem in my spine.... But I wish you all the best
Jean
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gloria29023 pam39536
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ruby95450 jean95756
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jean95756 ruby95450
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i was told I may never get that feeling back as probably the nerves have been damaged.
but as long as I can drive eventually I will be happy that's of course with no pain.
oh! Woe is me .....
pam39536 jean95756
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I have a few numb spots around the knee and side of leg . I am sure three lung is beginning to come back in places though . I am 13 weeks post op .
keep up the hard work
Pam
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carol45436 jean95756
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deb88473 jean95756
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Im 16 weeks post op and still have a large area of numbness to the outer side of my knee. I was warned that this would be the case pre op by my Consultant and that numbness is unlikely to change. When he does the op he cuts through the nerves supplying that area of the leg which he likened to cutting through a cobweb, the nerves are so fine, it's that which hinders their repair although I think you can get some collateral supply developing which may explain why some people feel some sensation returning. All the best with your recovery
Deb 16 weeks
johnros carol45436
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glad to see you doing so well.
saw my physio yesterday. Bend is 110 but still not getting flat yet so more exercises to stretch the hamstrings this week.
he was a bit concerned at the sideways movement in my knee but this is due to a previous LCL injury. I was hoping the op would correct this as well but no such luck. Got new exercises to help this too.
last night was the first night where I did not get up all night. Still woke up every couple of hours but a change of position and moving the support pillow between my knees seemed to help enough to go back to sleep without getting up and moving.
hopefully this is the start of decent sleep,at last. We'll see.
carol45436 johnros
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gillme1955_UK carol45436
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gillme1955_UK carol45436
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i am 59 and have had osteoarthritis for a number of years gradually getting worse. NSAIDs caused ongoing stomach problems and steroid injections that used to last months now last a few weeks if I'm lucky. I had had an arthroscopy a few years ago on my right knee which showed I needed a TKR which my surgeon said would be both knees as my the symptoms in my left knee that was the same. I was told to leave it as long as possible due to my age and I woukd know when I should have it done as 'my knees would tell me'!!
That was a few years ago and my knees are telling me! I know that 'Nice' guidelines now recommend having it done before it gets too bad so I think my time has come.
I have only been been reading these forums for a couple of weeks and while finding them quite frightening at times it is giving me a realistic picture of what to expect. As I said I am keeping notes of medications, excerises, things to raise with the surgeon when I see him and I am sure this will help me ask the right questions.
While I have known for a few years from numerous visits to the orthopaedic department at the hospital getting injections (my GP does them now) that it would come to this I feel that i have accepted that it has to take place so let's get on with it!! I am seeing my GP next week to arrange the referral and have been speaking to the hospital where I want it done to try to coordinate it so it gets done next February.
Thanks for listening to me ramble on! Its easier talking to people who know what I am on about!!
i hope you have had a good night's sleep and don't suffer too much after your trip out!
Kind regards,
Gill X
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