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Having a meltdown....

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terri59470
terri59470

So guys, I knew I was going to need your support, but maybe not this soon.....I had the audacity to go to the supermarket today, gentle walking for approx 40 minutes. Plus about half an hour light housework, and a catch up with friends, I was driven there and back.....Im now sat in tears of pain and frustration, with an icepack on my knee, waiting for the Codeine to kick in, Im 48 years old, but feel God knows how old, and my TKR is not scheduled until March 2015. All Ican see if the Christmas period looming, all my friends and family partying, and me, party pooper of the year, laid up at home. The one thing I was not prepared for was the emotional turmoil....sorry to be so negative but I'm really struggling tonight.....

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  • sandra37762
    sandra37762 terri59470

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    Terri so sorry you are having a hard time. I remember those days completely! You need to be in survival mode

    (1) take pain meds. See your doc to get adequate pain relief.

    (2) pace yourself. Rest often and try and accept that this is going to be a bit quieter  Christmas. You can make up for it next year.

    (3) treat yourself a bit if you can.

     (4) try to do some gentle exercises to build your quads up. Maybe see a physio. This will help with your rehab.

    Just think, this time next year you will be a new womansmile

    Well before then probably.

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