Knee replacement surgery 8 days out

You are very very early. I'm sorry to say but what you are feeling is all normal. I'm 9 weeks po and remember where you are. It is a tough surgery. Take your meds on a schedule. Don't wait for the pain because it is hard to get control of it. Ice often. Elevate. And most importantly rest rest rest. Sleep I think is one of the worse things about this surgery. I'm still plagued with sleepless nights. I have read that the pain meds hinder sleep. Great! I've been off oxycodone for almost 2 weeks now. I still have issues with sleeping. I have gone past the major pain part. Now I'm feeling mostly the restless leg thing. And stay on here. I've had days of feeling terrible and said I just can't do this. I got on here and there are so many encouraging people on here. We are all in the same boat. Try to remain positive. I no sometimes it is hard. But it really does get better. There are so many awesome people here that brought me though some pretty sad times. Good luck to you!

Sorry to say you fit the post op mold perfectly. Continue to excercise without putting yourself in extreme pain. Take your pain meds as prescribed. Don't wait for pain to really set in. Ice as often as you wish, just dont apply any type plastic bags with ice directly to skin. Always cover with a towel or pillow case. Iced plastic will burn the skin. Patience will be your biggest asset. Don't start measuring results until 6 weeks or you will just get frustrated. You will hear this often on this forum.....this is a marathon not a sprint. Once surgeons operate and relay you off to the therapists you find you need to talk to your primary care Dr. for pain control unless you have an exceptional surgeon. Somehow the medical profession makes this surgery seem like a walk in the park when it's more like crawling through a pit filled with live embers. You will slowly start pulling back and reality will resurface. A few weeks from now you will start to realized the old bone on bone pain is gone. One other top......pain meds dry you up and slow down the digestive process. Drink large amounts of water and keep colase on hand for early offset of constipation. Lots of little things will come up as you go down the path.....everyone on here is familiar with one or more of your concerns and can offer a tip or two to make things a little easier. You are entering a process that just can't be short circuited. BTW...you're talking to a guy that's been through 11 surgeries and 5 complete rehabs on the same leg.