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Had a TKR on 9/7/17 and I am struggling a little - hoping to connwct with others who are in similar situations. Striving to remain positive but I have had a few rough days.
Hope to start driving soon. Walking w/o cane or walker but can’t go too far yet :-(
ROM is 120
Struggling with getting comfortable at night, staying up all day and the emotional aspects of being limited. Joined the forum to connect.
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davidjk22 JinkyGirl
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Do you mean 9 July or 7 September ? . In the UK we use day first , in the US it's month first , causes confusion . I think which ever it is you will be driving soon . I was driving at just over 3 weeks . I found I could sleep better almost sitting up in bed with lots of pillows , also watched television , the boring programmes helped to send me to sleep . Plenty of exercise , but not too much , take your medication it helps with pain . I will get easier as time passes , look forward to many pain free years . You will get there .
JinkyGirl davidjk22
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:-)
davidjk22 JinkyGirl
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Early days but it really does get easier in time . There may be times when you think you will never get there , but you will . You can't rush recovery , it's a journey not a race . 19½ & 17½ years since my TKRs with no problems .
JinkyGirl davidjk22
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:-)
davidjk22 JinkyGirl
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What a great description " Future Investment " , wish I had thought of that . Good advise for anyone having the op .
jenny80029 JinkyGirl
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Hi, read around there is lots here! Take your time, no rush...your knee will set the pace!
Are you in UK or elsewhere?
It is hard the tiredness and energy drain of this major surgery. Be kind to yourself and be sociable as much as you can.
I used to just take a little nap in the afternoons, even if not actually sleeping.
Listened to music, watched comedy in my tablet while elevating and icing!
It does get better, how màny weeks are you?
JinkyGirl jenny80029
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jenny80029 JinkyGirl
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Ah, 7 weeks! The worst is done...things move forward apace at 10 to 12 weeks...obviously every person different but it's going to be good!
I am seven months post op...
Wonderful! Well worth the effort!
johnny17592 JinkyGirl
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First rule do not try and get ahead of yourself this is a long process
listen to your body if you tire through the day have a sleep if you dont the stress will kick in take all medication ice your knee often and elevate it as much as you can exercise gently and often
I used a loose tubigrip at night it stops the scar rubbing if ypu driva an automatic car you should if its manual and if its your left knee take it easy at first
There is lots of support in this forum i hope the few i have given you will help it does get easier so dont despair
Stay strong and good lock
Johnny.
JinkyGirl johnny17592
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johnny17592 JinkyGirl
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On the upside when things start to improve it feels great.
JinkyGirl johnny17592
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robin15577 JinkyGirl
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Wishing you all good things in recovery ~ keep striving!
JinkyGirl robin15577
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