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julia63030 Soobeedoo
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I'm 34 and had this done due to severe wear and tear to my knee joint. This is my 7th op on the same knee. A lot of old scar tissue and varicose veins not helping.
Still very swollen, to the point ive just spent the day in hospital having texts for DVT's and all sorts of things. To the conclusion it's just swelling and I need to elevate more often.
My bend is still at 75 degrees, this is because of the swelling. Straight leg is great, can't do a raise though. Not yet anyhow. It's nearly coming!!
Pain is controlled to an extent, sleeping is a bit easier. Managing to sleep on my side which is fab!! Still taking quite a few drugs to manage this.
Walking is funny.... I look like Herr Flick from 'allo'allo haha straight leg with a duck foot. Using one crutch out and about.
I'm still quite emotional, I expected to be up and going again by now. Still not driving and on the sick from work. I have quite a manual job and have to be fully mobile and fit to do. My exercises are quite good and ive bought my self a foot pedal machine to do while I'm sat to get my rotation going. It's really good.
I'm hoping that all of a sudden I turn a corner and improve. It's hard work but I'm soooo hoping it turns out to be worth it!
Without being to out there, 'relations' with my husband is hilarious. It's so hard haha at least we can laugh about it!!
Hope everyone is well and doing ok ☺️😊
Soobeedoo julia63030
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cath70775 Soobeedoo
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Soobeedoo cath70775
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Sleep is still a challenge at night.
i think PTs and surgeons should have had the op to qualify . LOL!!
Would be interested to know what your blood test says. I think a lot of us nay be a little anaemic
carol80975 Soobeedoo
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EXCEPT I can't sleep, not for pain in my leg its just my mind won't shut down and sleeping pills don't help..... hoping things get better by 3 months.
ALSO we are all individuals, some heal quicker, some tolerate pain better, but we all heal in our own time...... good luck everyone, what a journey we are having! cheers Carol from Sydney nsw
christine04403 Soobeedoo
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Went back to work two days ago. I am on my legs all day and can't believe how will I have coped. Knee and leg swollen. Will try and take it easy today. Pain fine. Take Ibuprofen when I work other than that just Panadol. My biggest challenge is to loose weight and decide when to retire.
Christine NZ
Soobeedoo christine04403
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'WEIGH AND SEE WHAT YOUR NEW KNEEZ CAN BE 2015'
christine04403 Soobeedoo
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Christine NZ
carol80975 christine04403
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Cheers Carol!
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