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Rookie Mistake....I should no better...

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PenceJan
PenceJan

Yesterday I made s rookie mistake and considering my 17th JULY TKR was my 20th surgery in30 years... i knew better. I have been doing really well....only taking Ibuprofin and Paracetomol for pain...but i forgot to take my morning dose....and feeling ambitious I took the longest walk yet. As soon as I hot home and put my leg up the pain set in and swiftly increased.....and thats when I realised my error. 24 hours now and only JUST stsrting to ease up. A little.

I feel its set me back about 3 days. I can barely move my knee...its painful and weak.

The lesson here...for those with recent or pending ops....even if you feel good.....take your meds!!! I know better than this and am paying the price trying to get back on top of it.

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  • mary96817
    mary96817 PenceJan

    Posted

    Couldn't agree more I did the same Then realised take the meds regular and your one up on the journey back from the dark side 😂😂😂😂💗💗

  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 PenceJan

    Posted

    Two words..irritating and normal. Seems like we all do it. Knowing the routine well, the day after my revision was so intent on getting ahead of the curve I fell and did the unthinkable, I fell and broke my femur ( torque break @ 20° angle. Next day, back to surgery and a hip to knee steel plate screwed to my bone.

    You are right on with the "slow down" assessment. This act of stupidity has led to staph and 4 more surgeries and a lifetime limp and pain. Hurrying just isn't worth the price you pay.

    • mary96817
      mary96817 Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      Omg what a disaster I thought I had it rough fell and knocked my TKR and 28 stitches in the other leg yskingbsges for the leg yo heal waiting to go in and get my other leg done TKR but they won't touch me with open wounds on the leg Well I learnt my lesson as well too late I could have prevented it all by slowing down 😂😂

  • cynthia89958
    cynthia89958 PenceJan

    Posted

    Ouch! You are right of course, but we all get carried away at times. Pain meds did not suit me so I did suffer more than I should have, it is no fun! Take care, I guess you won't forget again.

  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX PenceJan

    Posted

    20th in 30?  Rookie.  I'm coming up on a wrist tendon repair that will be #29 in 18 years.  LOL!!!

    Did 8,200+ steps at five weeks post-TKR.  Knee was a balloon for days.  I knew the steps because of my Fit Bit.  Get a pedometer and track your steps EVERY DAY.  Know your limit and push it JUST A BIT every day.  Overdo it and you'll crash and burn.  Don't repeat the mistake.  By 8 months, I was doing 11,000+ (5 miles) with no pain and no balloon.  It's a gradual thing...

  • cheryl86544
    cheryl86544 PenceJan

    Posted

    Never mind PenceJan, one good thing about having recovered from 30 surgeries is you also know that it's going to come good and you'll be back on track. It's not a straight line, it's increments up and down but you'll be back there soon enough!  A 3 day setback is what it is and no more.  3 days will mean nothing in even the next 4 weeks.  

  • PenceJan
    PenceJan

    Posted

    First off.... apologies for the bad spelling in the title. ...I blame the meds. ☺

    Yesterday, late afternoon my knee suddenly felt better. In fact, when I went to bed and had been reading for about an hour I realised I had no pain. At all. As if I never had the op. So I moved my leg....no pain. I raised my leg straight up to the ceiling. No pain. It was amazing and I do not understand.

    When it came time to sleep, I did still need a pillow to support, but wow....how does that happen....to go from one extreme to the other....

    This morning....still feels great, strong, and I was able to free stand -no crutches or anything for support - only on the operated leg for upwards of 30 seconds quite comfortably. Until now, could only manage about 10 seconds before grabbinic support.

    I do not quite understand what has happened, but glad it has. Long may it last a d progress.

  • Bruce43655
    Bruce43655 PenceJan

    Posted

    Take it from someone who learned the hard way, TAKE YOUR MEDS, stay ahead of the pain! If you are in pain your body will increase your cortisol which will inhibit healing!! Bad deal!
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