Going backwards
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Has anyone hD 3 or 4 really good days and then suddenly felt as if they'd started to go backwards
i'm nearly 8 weeks post op and as I say I've had 3 really good days ...virtually pain free and sleeping longer than my usual 2 hours at night.
then this morning the pain restarted and it's been too painful to do any exercises.
Another emotional day.
Jean
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betty07083 jean95756
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Everyone tells me I won't feel "normal" for at least 6 months to a year, so that keeps me from completely flipping out
Hang in there dear Jean - we are all in the same boat!
Betty
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carol45436 jean95756
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jean95756 carol45436
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this site has helped me to realise we all go through the weepy and bad days I'm so glad I found it
I'm just hoping I don't feel weepy when I see the Surgeon tomorrow or I'll feel a fool
but tomorrow might be a good day fingers crossed.
jennifer86104 jean95756
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jean95756 jennifer86104
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i keep looking back on the first couple of weeks which were really bad and thinking ...yes I have made a lot of progress
I'm so glad I'm retired and don't have to think about getting back to work.
i suppose old age has it's compensations ....lol
tomorrow is another day
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jenny47422 jean95756
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Some nights I have terrible pain when I roll over in bed, other nights I don't feel a thing.
Good luck!
jean95756 jenny47422
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perhaps I'm expecting too much too soon
i need to be patient
Jean x
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betty07083 jennifer86104
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I wanted to ask you and others who are 12 weeks or beyond post op - when you lie in bed at night, on either side, if you try to stretch and straighten your TKR leg out, does it hurt or feel like you are twisting it? I can only comfortably stretch & straighten it out if I'm lying on my back. Otherwise it feels weird and I fear I will twist or damage my knee somehow. This just started a few weeks ago and it is very difficult to get comfortable at night unless I keep my knees bent or lie on my back.
Hope this is temporary and that I'm not feeling this piece of metal for the rest of my life!
BTW what "new" exercises are you doing? I must have missed that post.
Betty
betty07083 jennifer86104
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I wanted to ask you and others who are 12 weeks or beyond post op - when you lie in bed at night, on either side, if you try to stretch and straighten your TKR leg out, does it hurt or feel like you are twisting it? I can only comfortably stretch & straighten it out if I'm lying on my back. Otherwise it feels weird and I fear I will twist or damage my knee somehow. This just started a few weeks ago and it is very difficult to get comfortable at night unless I keep my knees bent or lie on my back.
Hope this is temporary and that I'm not feeling this piece of metal for the rest of my life!
BTW what "new" exercises are you doing? I must have missed that post.
Betty
jennifer86104 betty07083
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My new exercises are those the physio gave me yesterday to help strengthen the hamstrings and gluteus. I'm hoping they're going to help get rid of this pain in the back of my leg when I walk.
Hope you can get comfy tonight. Jen x
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jean95756 Tucks
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he did grab my knee and bend it backwards which took me by surprise and he said you will curse me today ...but... You will thank me for this.
he also said I can drive when I feel confident enough too.
so all in all a good day
even though at the moment it hurts like heck
so to everyone who thinks like I did they weren't getting anywhere...just hang in there
onwards and upwards x
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betty07083 jennifer86104
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Yes that makes perfect sense. I also sleep with a small pillow between my knees and when I roll onto my back, I put the pillow under my TKR knee for support. It just feels more comfy that way.
I'm fine on my side when my knees are bent, it's just that weird "twisting" feeling I get if I stretch it out. No problem or weird feeling if stretched out while lying flat, only on my side.
Hmmm - it's probably one of those weird sensations that will eventually go away.
Cheers 🎃
jennifer86104 jean95756
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i'm feeling great about what he said....even though it hurts right now
i know It will be slow but it's going the right way...forwards not backwards as I thought
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betty07083 Tucks
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Have an absolutely wonderful time this weekend! Betty😍
jean95756 jennifer86104
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yes it's good when the experts tell you your doing well
I will take it steady with the driving...just go local to start
I'll try not to moan from now on
he also said get rid of the crutches and use a stick as it will help me walk straighter
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