How much is too much

Posted 6 years ago, 9 users are following.

Midge65

Hi All, I had a total knee replacement 12 days ago and am home 7 days. I am now able to lift my leg in and out of bed and on and off the couch. I am walking between a quarter and a half a mile each day. Bending my knee is very painful but I would have just about a 90 degree bend. I find night-time uncomfortable and if I don't sleep I find the next day more difficult. I have been referred to physio but have not been called yet. I would like advice to see if people think I am on target or am I behind. I am also wondering how long people wore the surgical tights as they are so uncomfortable. Thanks Midge65

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lisa11951 Midge65

Posted 6 years ago

Everybody is different but i think your doing fine especially with your walking i wasnt doing anywhere near as much as that so early on but my bend is 115 everyone is different. I stopped wearing the socks when i finished the blood thinning injections which was 5 weeks. After about 3 weeks you will notice a reduction in your pain as the first 2 to 3 weeks are the worst. Just keep taking your meds which will make physio easier to do and dont compare yourself to others and you will be fine.
Take care

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How much is too much

Midge65

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