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i feel such a wimp. I was shown in hospital to straighten my leg and lift. But instead I have asked my husband to help lift my leg as I was getting myself into a panic trying and not succeeding. If I sit in a chair I cannot lift my leg onto the footstool without using my other foot to lift it up. Am I not working hard enough at it?
All your posts are such a comfort as I am trying to see what is my game plan in taking charge of "the leg" which is swollen and heavy thigh to toe and I seem to be keeping up and icing most of the time.
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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).
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Oldfatguy1 susan27029
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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.
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