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Knee Replacment

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delia56360
delia56360

Had a knee replacement 11 weeks ago now ..All i need to say i was certaily not expecting the anout of pain and discomfort .. The pain to start with then a continual  ache which travels through the whole leg right down to the foot .

I was at times at my wits end !! But just keep poitive because now at 11 weeks I have most defiently turned a corner and starting to feel much better 

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  • cheryl90571
    cheryl90571 delia56360

    Posted

    That's GREAT that you have reached a good point in your recovery journey. It happens to different people at different times.

    You must be doing all the right things!

    Enjoy every moment, and remember to congratulate yourself for doing everything that brought you to this good place!

  • debz13
    debz13 delia56360

    Posted

    Delia, you are a week ahead of me. Oh, I hope I will feel as you do next week! Don't take that wrong please, I am happy for you!

    I am so tired of the pain, the stiffness, sleepless nights, exhaustion, tears, frustration, anger, slowness, and all the other gifts that go with tkr.

    I, too, never thought it would be this difficult! I love seeing others turning that corner as it gives me hope (along with some envy - but that's OK) smile

    • delia56360
      delia56360 debz13

      Posted

      I know just how you feel I felt so alone as well

      I am normally such a strong person and never let things get me down but this knocked me for six I was so low !! I thought it would never get better . But I have turned the corner and starting to feel normal just like you will

      Not long now wish you luck

    • peg57
      peg57 debz13

      Posted

      You really nailed all the lovely problems after TKR. I have to say this forum cut my depression by half !!  Sure don't wish this on everyone but wow does it make me feel betterhaving people to talk too that arren''t rolling their eyes or just nodding their head...
    • debz13
      debz13 peg57

      Posted

      Yes, this forum has been a life saver! Can't truly understand unless one has been there.

      In the real world I think most view me as a cry baby right now.

  • linda64106
    linda64106 delia56360

    Posted

    Hi Delia i am also 11 weeks was doing ok but the last two days my knee has been sore when i walk see surgeon on Monday see what he says glad your doing ok i keep thinking ive turned the corner then something new crops up my knee has just started to feel mechanical and i dont know if this is something to do with the pain
    • delia56360
      delia56360 linda64106

      Posted

      I hope you get on ok ..My knee get sharp pains now and then when i walk but it goes off again , I think we all get sharp pains for no reason 

      After all its early days 

      Listen to me a few weeks ago I thought the end was nigh!!!! i was at my wits end with it all 

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