One week post-op
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i have had a couple of days that have been a bit rough but with the help of my Claire and those lovely 'magic smarties' I get from my GP, I have come through relatively unshaken.
today, I was able to walk out to my kitchen on one stick and get my own cup of tea while Claire was out. Only minor soreness as a result. A small personal victory for me and little less strain on Claire.
due to the swelling, my knee still doesn't quite get straight yet but the bruising is starting to show now so it's only a matter of time.
next target, to fetch my food from the kitchen without sticks.
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richard89308 johnros
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Richard
ruby95450 johnros
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All the best for your recovery.
pam39536 johnros
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ps I am 67 so pretty pleased with myself
Tucks johnros
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pam39536 Tucks
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Tucks pam39536
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pam39536 Tucks
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jennifer86104 johnros
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jen
johnros jennifer86104
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dont worry, I only try what I feel comfortable doing and always err on the side of caution. When I was discharged, I was offered a porter to take me out to the car and refused because I felt good. This came back and bit me because I was sore and awake most of that night.
fed up with me tossing and turning, Claire enforced rest for two days until the swelling reduced.
as you can see, even if I got cocky, I would still be " under orders". 😊
pam39536 johnros
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jude48 johnros
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couyld you let me know the official name of your "magic smarties"
as I could do with some - I presume they are some kind of pain killer
as I have gone down the synvisc knee injection route and as I am now back to normail (no pain) have started doing too much too soon as a result in some discomfort
kind regards
jude
johnros jude48
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i'm taking Zapain which is 30/500mg Co-codamol, 800 mg Ibuprofen and, at night to help me, Tapentodol because I have bad problems with Tramadol.
your GP will probably be happy to give the Zapain and Ibuprofen but the Tapentodol may be more difficult.
debbie02705 johnros
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