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Hard Work following Knee Replacement

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jane37928
jane37928

I had a knee replacement five weeks ago. I know it's still relatively early days and things are starting to improve but it seems slowly and I feel exhausted.  I had no idea how much was going to be involved in getting the knee moving again and I wish you were told a little bit more to prepare you beforehand.  Sitting is still the most difficult thing for me depending on he chair height.  I don't have great bend on the leg yet.  I cannot lift my leg behind me very much at all. Is anyone else in the same boat?  I stopped taking codeine and now just take Paracetemol as I need it.  Not too much swelling but I will be glad to get rid of the pressure socks next week.  I have started hydrotherapy my second session is today and hope that will help.  Some days I don't feel too bad but then I get a really low day where I feel exhausted and a bit tearful (today being one of them). I guess I'm just worried that I will never bend it properly.  

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    Hi Jane, Hope you are feel ing better. I had my left knee replaced 14th March and got a wee skateboard to help with bend. when sitting on a dining chair i moved my leg back and forward gradually getting further back. I found it really helped with my bend as did my consulant. I did that along with stationery bike 20 mins a day from 3 weeks and other exercises given by hospital. Unfortunately I still striggle to walk any distance 15 mins max or stand for any length of time but knee is so much better. The other one needs done and will be some time this year. My cosultant said it takes up to 2 years to be better.

    Take care x

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