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How am I doing.........????

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crispin1962
crispin1962

hi there, I've just had 2 new knees on dec 3rd and came out of hospital 6 days later. Both my knees are still swollen and still quite numb over the old knee cap area and on the sides,the swelling is hindering my flexing/ bending exercises and I just don't know how I should be doing, because a double knee replacement is a lot rarer than the normal single procedure. I am going between slight euphoria and periods of being quite down cos' I just don't have anyone or anything to compare myself against. How long does the swelling,numbness last is the main concern for me at this point. If anyone is able to provide some support or advice I would be very grateful. I am a 52 year old male. Thank you in advance.

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  • CazDesmond
    CazDesmond crispin1962

    Posted

    Wow you are brave, although, you didn't really know what you are in for! I don't know if I would ever have a second one. Still, when you need it, you have to do it.

    This operation is like a roller-coaster. I am 12 weeks post op and yesterday I though I had really turned a corner, only to find myself in tears again today.

    As everyone on here said, painkillers, exercise, ice, elevation and rest. Oh, and a box of tissues.

    Caz-12 weeks post TKR Australia

  • susan20089
    susan20089 crispin1962

    Posted

    I am only a couple of weeks post op and just wished I could get comfortable at night. Tried sleeping on either side but too paiinful. Can only manage a few hours on back befor waking up with a backache. I usually end up on the sofa which I find more comfortable and less disturbing for my husband.  I have tried pillows between legs but not working. I just dread bedtime now. Will it get better😒.?.
    • glenda29798
      glenda29798 susan20089

      Posted

      Yes it does so hang on! I spent the first two weeks waking up every hour and had to sleep in the day to catch up a bit, but as time went on I began to only wake up a couple of times a night. I made sure that I took all my medication, especially Codeine, last thing at night and it helped to knock me out and stop some of the pain too! Last week was a bad week and so I didn't sleep as well, but generally sleep has improved with time😄

      Glenda 7 weeks 4 days (1 TKR!)

    • CazDesmond
      CazDesmond glenda29798

      Posted

      Yes, we are the "Ladies of the night", and a couple of guys! And we are druggies!

      Haha gotta laugh!

      Caz 12 weeks post TKR Australia

    • SonnysGirl
      SonnysGirl susan20089

      Posted

      Bad night for me. Left side right side no way. Back for a sec. Lots pillows. Was a throb ache and deep pain.  Cry cry. No med work. I've not all head I dread. Gez when will it be over.    Up 11 ready go bed. Walk through house slow. Dread the day.  

      Hope all is doing well today. 

    • SonnysGirl
      SonnysGirl CazDesmond

      Posted

      😂lol. U know I have just taken a few of the Meds. I can't stand them. I like to know what's going on.  On the other hand as its been 14 days I wana cry.  Today  real stiff.  I admire the ones who is able to do more. Wow woah I could. Have good day!!
    • susan20089
      susan20089 SonnysGirl

      Posted

      I don't think anyone likes taking the meds but they sure do get you through the pain.  Be sensible lovey, take them xxx
    • SonnysGirl
      SonnysGirl susan20089

      Posted

      Thanks Susan. They just make me sick. And honest just sleepy. Fill same when I awake. Xxx
    • suzidownunder
      suzidownunder SonnysGirl

      Posted

      I had to come off pain meds at 4 weeks. 

      Endone for 3 weeks was good then had to change to panaforte as the endone are addictive. 

      Panaforte is codeine based and for me horrendous! 

      Headaches drowsiness and depression! I cried and slept for two days! 

      I took myself off  them and switched to paracetamol and ibuprofen together (which helps my migraines) 

      and havn't  looked back. 

      Pain is minimal @5+ weeks. Just need to get rid of this stiffness. 

      Going to hydrotherapy tomorrow so hoping  that works! 

    • SonnysGirl
      SonnysGirl suzidownunder

      Posted

      I hear yA on them. I have Ton left.  There awful. Ibrupution works better or a tylonal. I have lots stiffness to.  And it's been aching me all day.  Xx best luck. 
    • CazDesmond
      CazDesmond SonnysGirl

      Posted

      Hi SonnysGirl, sorry to hear you had a bad night. It's so hard to get comfy. I can only sleep on my back. I'm sure I must snore as my mouth is dry in the morning.

      It horrible being awake in the night. Being in pain is even worse. I'm so sorry.

      And you cry, so do I. I think we all cry on here. Sometimes it's all you can do.

      I hope your day is better than your night.

      Caz x

    • SonnysGirl
      SonnysGirl CazDesmond

      Posted

      Thanks Caz. I got a little sleep in today. My hub rubbed me ans got me ice. I decided to take a tylonal. It was a mess. I news me a waterbed he said lol. Hey that rymes smile But on the flip side. My hub was cuddle me. Till his sarden smell ran me away lol. Seriously I wanted to just rest more. But could not. Cramp ouch. Light exercise today. And I been prop on couch. Ice pack after I'ce pack.  I'm better know.  Hope yA had good day. Hub put some more Xmas decoration and lights outside.  Later when it's done will add pics if I can figure how to. 
    • SonnysGirl
      SonnysGirl

      Posted

      By the way xxx hope u had a good Sunday. 
    • fran54306
      fran54306 CazDesmond

      Posted

      Can you imagine the fun we would have if we had a TKR convention smile but only when we can dance to " sisters are doing it for themselves" and our couple of boys too smile Dont want to leave " oldfatguy" out!!

       

    • CazDesmond
      CazDesmond fran54306

      Posted

      Yes, first choice for the playlist: Hot Legs by Rod Stewart
    • SonnysGirl
      SonnysGirl fran54306

      Posted

      What a good conversation to wake up to. Wow slept 2 hrs deep.    Hope all has blessed day. 
    • crispin1962
      crispin1962 susan20089

      Posted

      I always start out trying to sleep on my back,but the "comfy" position for me would be to sleep on my side-unfortunately,as soon as I go on my side my knees start feeling a bit tight and the "uncomfy" factor kicks in. Sleep for me is very erratic just now,even after taking some cocodamol or  oramorph.😴😴 thankfully I've got a separate bed downstairs- but  4hrs in to ought and I'm still wide awake😬
    • susan20089
      susan20089 crispin1962

      Posted

      I am the same. Been awake since 3, downstairs on sofa which I find comfortable. I think is the confined space. I have sofa bed down here but don't really wasn't to get used to it. 
    • SonnysGirl
      SonnysGirl crispin1962

      Posted

      I slept like 2 hrs off on.  My husband are sardines and like killed me. Laughing at me cause I was grab paints leg pillows ice lol. I took some Codiene and went to sleep. Then cat got hyper. I said what next lol. 
    • CazDesmond
      CazDesmond SonnysGirl

      Posted

      SonnysGirl, please, what are you saying about your husband and sardines?

      ​Caz

    • SonnysGirl
      SonnysGirl CazDesmond

      Posted

      Caz

      Lol was being silly. He ate sardines. When I finally went sleep. He came in there and stunk. It did not agree with him. That's nice way put it😄 

    • CazDesmond
      CazDesmond SonnysGirl

      Posted

      Oh, SonnysGirl, I thought maybe you were sleeping like sardines, that means head to toe lol

      my hubby eats sardines on toast too

      Caz

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