Low energy
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Hello everyone i need to ask iam 6 weeks post op.i feel really low energy i wantt to do so much and i just dont have it in me is this normal and will i feel better
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Lesleyloo susan70411
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Hi susan i had mine done 3 weeks ago I have good and bad days I am quite emotional since the op . So I am not sure if it's to do with the actual surgey as its major surgery. But your not alone I have been advised it gets better x
susan70411 Lesleyloo
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loulou1971 susan70411
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bobbymac57 loulou1971
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Wow! Your my hero if you had tkr and are going back to work after just 3 weeks. I'm going on 7 weeks now and still can't drive without discomfort. I will be doing good if I can go back after 3 months but I'm not going to rush it even then.
Good luck, hope you manage it well.
susan70411 loulou1971
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loulou1971 bobbymac57
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I’m lucky in that I own the business so can arrive and leave when I like. I’m going in for three days a week for 5 hours a day to start with. My drive to the office is 9 miles and I can do that without any issue or pain. The furthest I have drive is 20 miles which to me isn’t a lot and I think the hardest part is how tiring I find driving to be!
Good luck with your recovery.
bobbymac57 loulou1971
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It's still awesome that you are able to do that in such a short time. Good luck for continuing succes. Keep us updated on your progress.
JayLo247 susan70411
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I am 3 months post op now and I would say I’m back to normal now but in the early weeks particularly the first 6 weeks I still had to go back to bed for a rest and a nap. I think what we must remember is that this is not just major surgery but bone surgery and the body’s capacity for healing takes all your energy to do a proper job. I took 6 weeks sick leave then a weeks holiday followed by 2 weeks of half day holidays so it was 9 weeks altogether before I was fully back to work. I also have a leg rest under my desk to elevate the leg as necessary. Good luck x
deb06149 susan70411
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I'm 10weeks today and still have low energy. I take a multivitamin and prescription vitamin d. Still can't do what I did before. I'm tired of not being able to sleep at night so that doesn't help the energy level. All I hear is it takes time, it was major surgery. I've cried so many tears it makes you so emotional. But this forum is nice to hear other stories and no we are not alone and not going crazy.
bubblesbb deb06149
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Do you use ice through the whole night? I borrowed one of those ice coolers that have a pad attached which the ice water runs through to keep my knee cold through the night and it helps. I also cannot do what I did before but I am able to do some laundry, load and unload dishwasher, make the bed, get my self something to eat--I cooked New Years day dinner--but that's the only real meal I have cooked. It will be 5 weeks tomorrow since my surgery--I Know I have made improvements in therapy--have 100% flexion but not without pain. But I feel I am a long way from being half way back to my old self. Still have a lot of burning and sensitivity and feeling of tightness every time I do heel slides--those are torture. Have a few Tramadol left so taking them sparingly. I am a registered nurse and I really believe they went overboard with how they will not renew pain meds at least once after major surgery especially if there is no history of prescription abuse.. I feel for people who have drug addiction history--what are they supposed to do when they have major surgery???
Anyway--I am still using walker for the most part due to still having pain enough at times I need the added support--I walk away from it in the kitchen or other rooms more each day though--will start using cane most likely in a short while. I am 74 yrs old--(but a young 74-lol) and was very busy and active before. But I will say--compared with my previous knee replacement on my opposite leg 10 years ago-this one is more challenging all the way around-and I'm sure it's due to being older and also-more wear and tear on an already bad knee for an extra 10 years!! Our granddaughter is getting married in Telluride CO in July, (we live in Ohio),so I am hoping to be way better than normal by that time!! I'll just keep plugging along and giving it 110%. Energy level takes a long time to return to previous--I have had 3 major surgeries in the past and I was younger when I had them but remember how tired I got when going to grocery store by myself for the first time--I had to not finish and drive back home! Good Luck!
deb06149 bubblesbb
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Oldfatguy1 susan70411
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Susan, the normal recovery period for almost ANY major surgery is six months. That means to egg vthe body to rebuild itself from all things associated with the surgery:anaesthesia, blood loss, atrophy, pain, medications, dehydration, GI issues, lack of sleep and on and in. The brain continues to tell you to move but the body rebels. Just take your time and slowly add in a little something new and different daily. This isn't like getting on a ground floor elevator, pushing a button and zooming to the top floor. Be patient and just keep hydrated, eating nutritious foods ( lots of fresh fruits and veggies) and don't overdo things just because your brain wants to overwork your body. Remember the beating you have taken, both physically and mentally, and be very kind to yourself. It will come in due time.
susan70411 Oldfatguy1
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deb06149 susan70411
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I didn't either for the first month, the thought of food made me sick to my stomach.
Oldfatguy1 susan70411
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Nibble small Amy's throughout the day. Scramble one egg with small dish of fruit. Protien is important. Get some ensure and crime a little e at a time. Just like exercise, easy does it. I've been through 5 complete rehab plus 11 surgeries on one leg and never found the early weeks easy but found not pushing myself to be the answer. This is one tough surgery to recover from but common sense and not pushing too hard works.
susan70411 Oldfatguy1
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Thank you😀😀
CHICO_MARX Oldfatguy1
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