So tired after total knee replacement

Hi Pam, I'm 19 days post op & can nod off at the drop of a hat at anytime during the day, I actually slept through the night for the 1st time since my op without having the dreaded toilet break that usually happens 2/3 times a night, I'm hoping that after a good nights sleep I won't be needing the usual 40 winks during the day? Apart from that everything seems to be going really well for me, my pain levels are pretty low so that's a bonus on it's own  just think it's all a matter of time for the healing process to take effect considering what our bodies have just been through? Hope all goes well on your road to recovery?  

Dear Pam

I am 13 weeks post op. Went back to office just after 5 weeks.  My working hours are from 9.00 to 15.30. At around 15.30 I am nearly falling asleep behind he computer. My eyes are closing by themselves.  I am 67 this Monday Bank Holiday, so perhaps is the age.  Mind you, I keep waking up during the night, so perhaps  this is the reason for being tired. Being tired after 6 weeks is very normal, I think,I remember not being able to watch TV after 21.00 , I was just falling asleep.   My recovery has been very slow, but I am walking much better, despite tearing quad, so I have to do exercises just like being after 2 weeks after operation.  Went to boot sale last Sunday. What a joy to walk around only with one painful knee (needs to be done, hopefully in December), instead of two.

You all are doing so well, much better than me.   Good luck with your further progress.

Hi Pam, I get tired too and generally have a nap in the afternoon. I"m just over 4 weeks post op. I don't do much at all during the day either! I'm a little better the last few days since I cut down to a lower dose painkiller. They definitely make me drowsy. As others say, I think it's the body telling us to rest. I don't know about you but I don't get a proper sleep at night as I keep waking every few hours feeling uncomfortable. So it all takes it's toll. The exercises also I find,

Sorry, had to send last comment before I'd finished - I find the exercises quite tiring too. I'm fortunate that I'm retired and don't have to worry about work so can rest when I want. Hope you can do the same and eventually we'll get fitter and stronger.

Jen 

Hi Pam

I m so pleased that I've found this discussion forum.....I am six weeks fro my knee replacement, had first night's sleep.....but feel so tired....Christmas is coming up and everything seems so huge..... are you feeling better now?

Do hope so.... cheers Carol .......Sydney........Australia

Feeling much better now , but I am 5 months in.  It's only  about the last 3 weeks that I have felt more energetic and motivated ... Just do the minimum for Christmas ,more about fun, less about presents !!     It is a long slow haul , but worth it in the end .having the second knee checked out in January ..

I am feeling tired too, but can't sleep.....hope this stops soon and I can sleep normally.... tired normison but no good!!!