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joan51826
joan51826

Well that will teach me 3 and a half weeks post operation and thought I had this pain sorted. How wrong was I? Think I did too much exercise and housework because I thought I could. Last night was one of the worst ever the pain came back and I didn't hardly

sleep. Today I am doing nothing at all just a little exercising and

plenty rest and icing. Don't be lulled into thinking one decent day and everything is back to normal because this thing just kids us..

One step forward and two back seems to be the norm. This is my second tkr so I should have known. The physio said we conveniently forget everything because that is the body's way of coping. Boy was she right.x

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  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 joan51826

    Posted

    It's a slow process Joan. The pain does not get sorted in 3 and a half weeks.

    Sorry but that is the reality of it.

    However, on a brighter note! I had TKR 3 years ago and now it is like having my life back, there is no other way to describe it.

    It does get better, but it takes time.

    They said to me that it would take about a year beforeI I really began to feel the benefit of it.

    Hang on in there and keep in touch

    Take care

    Love Sarah xxx

  • sueoz
    sueoz joan51826

    Posted

    Ha ha Joan. I couldn't agree more.  I am nearly eight weeks and am off for my second tkr on Tuesday.  I have written down each day what I did and how it affected my knees.  Hopefully this will keep me from overdoing things.  It is so frustration though. Just when you think you are on the mend, wham!    This forum has kep me sane. Thanks to everyone who contributes. 
    • sharon52158
      sharon52158 sueoz

      Posted

      Good luck with your second op on Tuesday keep us posted x
    • sarah87162
      sarah87162 sueoz

      Posted

      Wishing you well, you are very brave. I would not have considered having another TKR after only 8 weeks from the first one.

      Take care and keep me posted.

      Praying for you

      Lots of love

      Sarah xxx

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