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clare32574
clare32574

I had a TKR nearly 4weeks ago, 16 February 2018,  I feel weak tired and very spaced out, just don’t feel like my normal self.  Just wanted to know if any one else have had same sort of symptoms ??  Feel like I’m going insane and totally isolated . 

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  • wendie67130
    wendie67130 clare32574

    Posted

    Hi, I have been signed off work for 12 weeks for recovery. I found it hard at 1st at home. It took time to sort what meds I could have when and what with but personally I had to make

    My mind up to get stuck

    In and spend this time off work to concentrate on recovery and it’s been hard at times. Some days I feel I’m getting nowhere but  I know I have to persevere. I’m glad I found this forum it’s been great to see what I’ve have felt is normal and I’m

    Not the only one having bad days. We will all get there on our own time 😊 

  • brent77382
    brent77382 clare32574

    Posted

    You just had major surgery Clare and brutal surgery at that, the first 10-12 weeks are the worst if your not getting any sleep you must go to your GP and get some prescription sleeping pills they were a god send to me,if your tired all day it will hinder your recovery and mindset.
  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX clare32574

    Posted

    "I'm feeling more like my normal self" is a common phrase used by TKR patients somewhere around the nine month mark.  Ouch...did that hurt?  Of course, you dance at your one-year anniversary party...start planning it now!!!  Know that any "down" feelings at this point are also totally normal and just a Jedi Mind Trick...

    https://patient.info/forums/discuss/tkr-and-post-operative-depression-604195

    Time, work and patience...that's the plan.  This whole thing takes a year.  Want something to feel less isolated?  Try some of these...

    https://patient.info/forums/discuss/the-power-of-rest-some-great-strategies-to-try-on-a-tkr-617892

    Cool article...

    • Nance133
      Nance133 CHICO_MARX

      Posted

      Great advice!  I read the article and it was helpful. I just downloaded Headspace on my phone to learn how to meditate. Love to hear about the experiences of others on this site. Yes it’s 

      journeying   

    • CHICO_MARX
      CHICO_MARX Nance133

      Posted

      Read an engrossing novel...or five..., binge watch Netflix, destroy zombies on xBox...do ANYTHING to take your mind off the pain.  PS: Voltaren Gel (RX in the US) is a GREAT topical anti-inflammatory and pain reliever.  Use multiple times a day but especially at bedtime.  Works for most people.

      Meditation is GREAT. I used to do it a lot in the 70's and 80's (but then I'm a hippie from the 60's)...however it takes a lot of practice to ignore your body and focus on absolutely nothing...clear your mind...there's only the mantra and your breathing.  Harder to accomplish when there's pain.  You've given yourself a challenge!!!

  • trees1234
    trees1234 clare32574

    Posted

    Give yourself time Clare; I went back to work at 4 weeks post op as financially I had to. Much much too soon. I’m now two months post op and exhausted. I work I come home, rest and sleep. My advise to anyone now would be if you can have all the time off that you need to recover. I’m going in peaks and troughs. I’m not getting the time to do the exercises how I should be either.  You are doing well. Be kind to yourself and what is normal with major surgery like this. 

    I have actually had a little achievement tonight; I walked up the stairs like a normal person; albeit slow and holding onto the bannister for the first time in about 4 years. Little steps get to those mountain peaks eventually x

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