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10 weeks after op. Knee feels tight at times painful as well. I do not take strong pain killers just panadol. Still doing exercises although have missed a couple of days just so tired. Anyone else have similar difficulties? Many thanks.
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sue64229 anne84962
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HI Anne,
10 weeks is still pretty early on. I think before the op, we think our new knee will be as good as our old one was but it doesn’t always work out that way. If you read this forum, some are still having some pain 2 yrs after op and others can walk for 15 miles and can cycle round the world🙄. Everyone is different. If you feel you need stronger painkillers then ask your GP, don’t let others, who don’t believe in painkillers influence you. They don’t walk in your shoes ( scuse the pun)😁. I am over 2 yrs on from bilateral and still take painkillers and I hardly exercise these days because my back is quite painful from walking differently. I won’t be shamed into being told I shouldn’t take the pills or I should be exercising everyday. If we need them and the doctor is happy to prescribe, that’s good enough for me.
Seriously, knees will feel heaps better in time but you have to be one of the lucky few, that are actually pain free. Saying this, my knees feel pretty good, just a bit of stiffness. Pity I can’t have a lower back replacement huh! 😄. Keep your chin up and do what’s best for you. The tiredness is a common felt thing by most of us in the first few months. Rest up if you need to. There are no medals for bravery in this game.
best wishes
sue xx
CHICO_MARX anne84962
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Tightness (stiffness, a "band-like" feeling) is sooooo normal at your stage. It decreases imperceptibly over time. Can last in a mild form for 12-18 months. At 2 years, I rarely feel it.
PS: Exercise must become part of your lifestyle. Cannot slack off. Critical in the first year to ease the stiffness and rebuild your leg strength. After that, it will stiffen up again if you are not active.