How mobile should I be by now
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I had my tkr three weeks ago tomorrow. I am down to one stick. I can walk about the house with no sticks. My concern is the heel slides. I can get 90 degrees but it brings a pain on the outside of my knee that I have to stop. Every other exercise is no problem whatsoever
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Oldfatguy1 louise_48509
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The bend will happen with time, patience and continuity. Remember, healing from this surgery isn't a lineal aspect. Two steps forward and 1 back means you are moving ahead and that's all you can hope for. Get plenty of water and rest. Those two aspects will create the proper base for healing.
CHICO_MARX louise_48509
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First, there is no "should"...ever... We're all different. Give up comparisons and expectations...you'll sleep better.
There might be some tips in here for you...
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/tkr-heel-slide-exercises-526213
You're only three weeks...full recovery will likely take a year. Ya gotta expect some pain... If it's excessive, back off. PT should be starting soon...
louise_48509 CHICO_MARX
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I'm not getting any PT, I was given a sheet showing me what exercises to do. I'm realising I'm being to impatient so just gonna go with the flow. Thanks for everyone's advice, much appreciated.