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Hi all tkr's I may have read about this topic in another thread but cannot find it. Can anyone tell me when the steel band around the knee feeling goes? I'm finding it really uncomfortable now as I head in the direction of 6 weeks post op. Thanks.
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Cathy12345 lesley_63511
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Leslie am just at end of week 9 and still have what I describe as a tight elastic band around my knee. It is definitely easing now but if I overdo it its the first thing that happens. Ice helps me and rest. I had it much more frequently a few weeks ago so I'm hoping for both of us that it will fade compleatly over time
lesley_63511 Cathy12345
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Thanks Cathy
Laura3333 lesley_63511
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It goes gradually over the first few months, slowly, then you just realise it isn't there anymore.
lesley_63511 Laura3333
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Wonderful! I can hardly wait for that moment
dee53186 lesley_63511
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Hi Lesley. I am 12 weeks post op TKR and I still get that feeling when I over do it - it is my signal to sit down, elevate and ice. It doesn't take much in the early stages of recovery (which 12 weeks is considered) to irritate the knee and cause swelling inside. Listen to your body. Good luck with your continued recovery!
lesley_63511 dee53186
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peggy15811 lesley_63511
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Alison_Weaver peggy15811
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ive had all the other things, and still have some of them, but this lack of strength in my legs, and no stamina is just making it even harder.
peggy15811 Alison_Weaver
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It's my biggest problem now. After grocery shopping In a big store, I can't do much for 2 or 3 days. It used to be a week, so guess it's improving but still makes me hate going, knowing I won't be able to do much else for days. I did stairs for the first time at my daughter's last weekend. That was awkward, but I did it! We live in a single story, thankfully. I still get some pain and a mechanical feeling when I walk, but big improvement in last 2,weeks or so. Slightly over 4 months when I noticed improvement.
lesley_63511 peggy15811
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It's encouraging to hear it does go eventually. My job entails being on my feet a lot and nervous I won't be able to go back to work shortly.....and drive!
martinarvelo lesley_63511
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It will vary of course with every person. it took ages and ages for me. . probaby four or five months. . . . . hope it's quicker for you
lesley_63511 martinarvelo
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judy17487 lesley_63511
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I'd like to know the answer myself. I'm 5 wks, and my knee is feeling tighter than day before. Even had deep scar tissue massage. Maybe bc weather getting cold.?
peggy15811 judy17487
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The only thing that loosens mine is exercise. I have never been into fitness and hate exercise, so wish I knew another answer. Walking seems to make it worse, but if I get on my Exercise bike, even if the knee is tight and hurts, biking for even 10 minutes loosens it up. I also do stretches with the bands. They actually feel good so don't mind doing them. Those and the bike are my "go to" exercises. One my therapist showed me is laying on your stomach on the bed with your knee and legs hanging off for 5 minutes. I do it daily, it stretches backs of legs and feels good
judy17487 peggy15811
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Sounds good. I also hate structured exercise. Too bad there's no way to exercise without being aware that I'm exercise. I manipulate my knee by hand a lot too and ice, ice, ice.