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joan17325
joan17325

GOOD morning everyone it's 5 days since my left TKR IT'S my second TKR I had the other leg done 10 months ago at which I said never again blow me down I'm saying that again good job I've only two legs lol. Anyway the usual has happened lack of sleep night time pain and feeling useless 😢 However I'm hopeful because I been there before. The op went well ? Spinal done blighted by no ice making machine on the ward so husband brought packs of peas in the ice box 🎉😁 A stupid nurse who said you must ice you need heat yet physio and doctor outraged at lack of ice. And listen to this must not elevate the leg up on a stool. GOOD job I'd been and done it before. So no problems that can be solved with time and effort and planning my first trip out for lunch in 2 weeks time that's the three week bench mark goid luck everyoneand chat soon ?

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  • brent77382
    brent77382 joan17325

    Posted

    Well Joan,second TKR I take it your first one went well thenI’m 4 months in and apart from the first say 6 weeks it been fine and to be honest the sleep insomnia was my only problem but not through pain just discomfort thank god for my GP who prescribed sleeping pills to help me through a few of them first six weeks.I need my second TKR probably this time 2018 and I have little fear now,I remember the crippling  arthritis pain everyday and how good my knee feels now,still a bit stiff first thing but that’s fine anyway dear hope you have a great recovery and knowing what’s ahead this time will be a great help and comfort.
    • jenny80029
      jenny80029 brent77382

      Posted

      It continues to get better and better too! I am now 9 months post op!
  • jenny80029
    jenny80029 joan17325

    Posted

    Congragulations! Good healing to you!

    Gosh, no ice at hospital!

    Like you say, good job you know what you are doing!

  • arlene94040
    arlene94040 joan17325

    Posted

    Good for you. I am 19 weeks post op and swear I will not do the other one. Maybe when I am 10 months I will feel different. I’m happy for you. Heal fast and happy holidays 
  • karen101164
    karen101164 joan17325

    Posted

    Hello everyone 

    im just over 2 weeks post right TKR  I’m doing ok apart from pain at night , physio advised not to rest leg on a pillow  but it wakes me up with the the discomfort.   Any suggestions please.  

    Also at what stage did you start  using a bike ?.

    karen 

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