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I would like to throw this into the mix.
i went back to work today at 6 weeks TKR . I was really scared as my boss has low tolerance for anyone not working on full throttle. I have to stand up most of the day. I have come home hardly able to bend my knee and back pain but I so enjoyed being amongst people again
with no complications my knee is perfect it's everything surrounding it needs to mend.
i have been feeling really sorry for myself and I am wondering if that's done more harm than good.
Do you think it's ok to push yourself just a bit further than you think. Obviously not being silly.
i wonder if we really do need so much rest.
I empathise with those who have had complications.
what do you think
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betty07083 Soobeedoo
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Regarding attitude- when I was going to physical therapy, along the back wall in huge letters, it said "attitude is everything!". It even said it on the shirts they wore.
As far as lots of rest, again everyone is different. Some require more than others. All I know is when I feel as if I have hit a wall, I have to lie down as I literally can't function!
Good for you going back to work. It sounds like it has already lifted your spirits
Betty
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fran54306 Soobeedoo
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Soobeedoo fran54306
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he disappeared off home as he had a houseful of guests. Two people rang in sick.
on the other hand he has been good to me paying me full wages for two major operations
fran54306 Soobeedoo
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jean95756 fran54306
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i've been knicker less around the house it's easier ...but not outside in this weather lol I could have got frostbite
Soobeedoo jean95756
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fran54306 Soobeedoo
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jean95756 Soobeedoo
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well done on your first day back at work I had a positive attitude to this op and I thought I would sail through it.
i had the usual bad time in the first few weeks then things settled down
since then I have developed really bad Sciatica
and when I've walked any distance I get home and my knee is bruised again.
And that's me who had a really positive attitude.
sometimes things go wrong and the odd op doesn't quite go as planned
take care and once again
well done
Jean
betty07083 jean95756
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Keep smiling through the tears, ha
Soobeedoo jean95756
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I hope it gets better better for you
jean95756 betty07083
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we all have to keep going whether things are right with the knee or not.
And I'm really glad it's Winter here and I don't have to show my fat bruised. knee ....lol.... not as though I do anyway at my age.
jean95756 Soobeedoo
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