Fed up.....
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TKR was 3 weeks ago yesterday, and I thought I was making good progress, but today I feel like Ive been hit by a sledgehammer!
Im getting very little sleep now, cant get comfy for love nor money. Even my "go-to" comfy places i.e. the sofa or spare bed offer no respite.
Im trying hard with the exercises, including the ones the Physios have shown me, and I know Im making progress (I managed a straight leg-lift today) but my positivity and humour seem to have vanished.....
With daughter in hospital, and the prospect of her being off work for around 3 months depending on her surgery date, Im doing my best to keep her spirits up, but I feel like Ive got nothing left.....
Poor hubby is looking at me like he doesnt know what to do or say for the best.....
Good job Ive got you lot, at least you know what Im babbling about.....
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Clarkey1962 terri59470
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jennifer86104 terri59470
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It must be hard to have the extra worry with your daughter but try to help each other.
I'm 8 months post op now and try to measure my progress on a monthly basis rather than weekly ( and I gave up on daily progress a long time ago 😊. )
Although I still get some discomfort I now more or less do all the things I want to do and life is just about back to normal. So, take heart, it will be worth it in the end.
Jen
sue29174 terri59470
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i am just over 5 now, sleeping better, mainly because the surgical stockings are off.
knee bend good but have to keep exercising to get my leg straight.
Went to specialist Friday he is giving me another 6 weeks to get my knee straight, with all the exercises etc. if it isn't by then it probably won't. I am in still a lot of pain and tearful at times. I try so hard but when your on your own not as easy.
must get it straighter on it won't have been worth it.
chin up xx
susan20089 sue29174
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sarah87162 carol66249
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Put the belt under your foot and use it as a lever.
It was quite a while before I could do this without the belt.