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Please tell me if my swelling is normal im worried!

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debbie171066
debbie171066

Iv posted on here a few times and find the advice from people who are further ahead of me very helpful. So after being very weepy and worried for a few days im asking for advice again? Please!

Iv been back at work for 2 wks and am now suffering a lot more pain than i have had all along and am having a lot of swelling. My foot is swelling loads and my knee is so i elevate and ice when i get home. My husband and myself both keep saying using it more wil make it hurt and swell do you agree? I went to a craft workshop today and sat down from 10/4pm only walked about for 10 mins twice my foot and leg were so massive and swollen i felt worried! Im 18 wks post op had op in february! I really thought it would be feeling better by now! Am i expecting to much or do you think i should check with specialist? Thanks

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  • debbie171066
    debbie171066

    Posted

    Thank you so much for all your great replies and advice. It has definately helped. I have to be patient and except its a slow recovery. To hear that a lot of you still get swelling at my stage has made me feel better. I appreciate your kind words! Thanks

    Heres to all of us being pain free one day.

  • annekhc
    annekhc debbie171066

    Posted

    I love reading all or the posts. This is an incredible support network for me.  I return to work Thursday, and am preparing my plan of action to allow for time to elevate and ice, etc.  The experiences of each of you are invaluable for me.  Thank you all for your brave sharing!!
    • CHICO_MARX
      CHICO_MARX annekhc

      Posted

      Remember that your knee will look more swollen that your other knee for up to a year.  Normal.  Excessive swelling and pain means that you pushed it too far.  Back off, heal and resume.  You will find your "sweet spot" for progress with no pain.  Check my thread "Zero Degrees!!!"...
    • sue37592
      sue37592 annekhc

      Posted

      Best wishes Anne for going back to work, how long post op are you? And are you doing phased return or straight back. I am back next week as a teaching assistant so on feet 8 hrs out of 8 1/2 hours. Dreading it but only good thing will break up for summer in few weeks so 5weeks off then.

      All the best for next week x

    • annekhc
      annekhc sue37592

      Posted

      I am now 12 weeks post op. Goiing straight back to a full schedule, but I am not sure I will be able to do it all yet. I have learned how to listern to my body much more than I used to, so I hope to be able to adjust my day as needed.
    • annekhc
      annekhc CHICO_MARX

      Posted

      Thank you! I cannot wait to find that sweet spot, but will keep moving forward, resting and healing, icing and elevating, and listening to my body and progressing as I am able.  I have hit zero degrees a few times, I love it when I do! Such a sense of accomplishmentQ
  • debbie171066
    debbie171066

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    I rang the surgeons secretary today as swelling bad but main prob being pain! Iv resorted to morphine pills! She wasnt helpful just told me to go to my gp! When i saw surgeon at 10 wks they said they were here for me if i had any problems! Phoned gp and no appts til end of next week! Argh want to scream! X
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