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That sounds exactly like my days.... try not to be too down  I was like that up until a few weeks ago... I am still stiff and sore... not been out much and still need crutches...I think we  beat ourselves up  about what we should be doing. ... It is going to take time  for some reason this op messes with our heads and really pulls you down.  ..

Only id you let it

easy to say that Carol. .. i am normally the most confident , positive person. ... but weeks of immobility,  pain and being confined to house. .. has taken its toll.. I also had a connective tissue disease which unfortunately flared up after op   .. so not as simple as just dealing with the op.... I'm sure other people have had their own pre existing conditions to contend with. ..... 

That's so true Mary

everyone is different...I too have other issues ...not just the knee

i think it's sad to pre judge people without knowing the circumstances

most people on here young or old have gone through the weepy stage and feeling down

people deal with things to their own ability 

 so don't let people judge you Mary 

Have you had a knee replacement Carol?

Yes I am week 9 + 1 day .   I have been through same as everyone.  I have always believed that your mind is so strong and you have to wake up each day and be positive

I also have pain in other hip, knee and both feet. 

I agree with your positive thoughts..and the power of the mind can do wonders for people that way inclined ..I too am a positive person 

but everyone is different and we have to give a little thought and encouragement  to others

Me too Carol .... It seems this knee op had irritated my hip and my other knee,..

but onwards and upwards 

I do not ologise for being positive.  I wish you well.

Huh?

Hi I'm 49 and have been saying I wish I'd never had it done , and yes I've cried , because I keep thinking come on woman it's been nearly five weeks , I just didn't  think I would take this long to heal, nobody can understand the discomfort and agony yes agony of this op even after nearly 5 weeks unless you've had it done . I feel like saying YES IT STILL HURTS NO IM NOT EXAGERATING, I actually feel like a fake cos some days are good and some days are bad today was good when I went shopping but tonight is bad because of today .  We will get better but it takes time .

i am 55  and I have exactly the same thoughts as you described. ... I had knee surgery 2 years ago. .. removed cartilage. ... and I was back on my feet   back to work in a month.... I think I expected  this to be similar. ... I had my TKR 12 weeks ago ... still painful and I do get down... but it really does get better.... I was at my wits end at 5 weeks... had to go and get anti depressants. ... feeling much more positive ... I can go without crutches ....In the house. .. still use one outside .. take painkillers regularly... rest when you need to... leg up  ice on.... exercises. take care .... x

Hi I am soo glad I read your post I am six weeks tomorrow and I keep saying " why is this taking so long" too! The great thing about this forum is being able to recognise that this op was a huge thing for all of us,as I said before not for the fainthearted  and yes it does knock us sideways,but its not like an illness that we have forever it is going to get better thats what gets me through,and if we look back honestly we have come so far. My son said to me " its like having your leg amputated and stuck back together again with a bit of metal" were heroes people, so lets just keep hugging each other and propping each other up when we need it  Love you all x

That's a lovely post Fran

so very encouraging. 

and your son must be a very understanding person

take care 

Jean 

Hi Jo

I am 49 and 13 + 5; I am very fed up with it all AND AM ALSO A VERY POSITIVE PERSON but sometimes no matter how positive you are you can't get away from the fact that for the majority of uson the forum this op is a nightmare.

My surgeon told me two weeks ago that younger people often have a worse time with the stiff hard feeling as our bodies are in a rush to heal!

My bend, my walk etc are getting better but the feeling is so bad I could scream! I use water bottles often at his suggestion and he said unfortunately it is a case of getting through it.

Have been back to work through need not choice and just say I am fine when asked.

it sure will , im 16 weeks and feel proud todsay as ive cleaned my windows and caught up on some of them jobs you cant do ,big smile and i felt the same way not so long ago , 

Oh dear

does that mean I have to clean windows in 4 weeks time

Good in you Debbie. Looking forward

to being at that stage.

Christine NZ

no just leave them no one noticed any way lol x