Hello everybody I am 5 days tkr. I am really struggling with lifting my leg up onto the bed

It took me 11 days after the operation before a I could lift the leg I was using the end of my walking stick to lift it onto the bed until then keep trying and it will come 

Me too, I was 12 days before I could l lift my heel only slightly off the bed.  I am now 8 weeks and it is still hard and quite painful to lift my leg. I have put it down to my having a new knee cap as well.  But it will get easier!

Sue try putting your good leg under it and lifting it that way??? Thats how i got off and on the bed for ages???

Hi Susan, that is exactly how it is in the beginning. There is a prop with a banded loop on the end of the stick, put your foot through the band and lift up with the handle of the stick.  Your other foot is also a good tool.  The strength comes back don't worry.  Physical Therapy to me was the cure all.  I did it for nine weeks three times per week as well as home excercise. This was a big operation, so it will take time.  I am 5 months post op, never in the beginning did I think I would feel so good as I do now.  Good luck to you.  Sandi

DO NOT WORRY I am 4 week post tkr and only just regained control of my leg, I use something called a leg lifter which looks like a rigid dog lead you hook you foot and raise the "lead" is terrific ! I used it for all sorts  eg in and out of car, bed etc. You can use a dressibg gown belt just make a loop in one end and lift your leg with belt ! your muscles have had massive trauma and need to heal, in addition if your leg is very swollen it will also be much heavier than normal. Also  have you been told the weight of your new knee ? mine weighs awhole kilo more than my actual knee so your muscles have to strengthen to get used to this weight.you have enough to deal with at the moment so make /buy a leg lifter ! best wishes stay in touch

Listen to everyone on here Sue and don't panic. At 5 days I couldn't lift my own leg either. It took me several weeks. You're still getting used to the weight of the knee and the muscles are still battered and bruised.

You need to do what is easiest and most comfortable at the moment. It's too early to push yourself too far.

I hated to hear it but be patient. It will come. I am almost 10 weeks post and I am fully able to lift and move my leg (better than I have in years).

Hi, I am now 10 days post op, and I grab my surgical stocking as far down as I can to help lif my leg up on to the bed! Another way I was shown was with the long piece of physiotherapy elastic I was given - I make a loop with it, and place the flat of my foot into the bottom of it. Then holding the elastic in each hand, as it goes taught I can ease it up. Hope this helps x

5 days dont worry. Keep tensing the muscles above the knee. Get a device from Amazon called  'Leg Up' mobility aid. Its easy to get down about little things. I was still in hospital at 5 days and 6 months later walk as far as I want

First and most important part of recovery,........,.attitude......

Don't beat up on yourself over anything. Its a slow process and the steps you are going through are baby steps. If you don't succeed at 1st, back off, relax and try again. I see others giving technique advice and one of those will work for you. The 1st couple of times I went through this rehab routine I pushed myself into a rage.........and didn't get a damn bit closer to success because of it. The last 3 times I learned to be more patient with myself and got there much faster. I'm sure when I have to go through it when I get my newest joint in the next 2 months, I'll even be more clam and easy going. Age may have a little to do with it. I was 65 when it started and now am 78. I never was accused of being brilliant so it took me a while to get it but it sure has made recovery easier. Like I tell everyone, rest and hydration will help you push through the pain and discomfort. Just take pain meds on schedule, not after the real pain starts. Take little steps as being positives and realize enough of the little steps will add up to a giant stride. Stay in touch. The good people on here will help you through every up and down of this journey.