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I had surgery on the 7/9/2017 now home I am experiencing shooting pains from my knee downwards into my ankle.Around the hip seems not too bad under the circumstances but lack of sleep i.e 3 hours a night is taking its toll.Any suggestions many thanks
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gail42627
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Just wondering if anyone experienced swelling of the foot and ankle post op.
l am 9 days lower leg seems ok though.
many thanks
Gail
judith12644 gail42627
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Yes, my leg and foot were very swollen. Think it's pretty normal. I used to put my feet up in the evening, and put a cold pack on the worst part. In the morning they were better, but used to get more swollen as the day went on. I think by about week 3, the swelling was getting less. Good luck.
Ange123 gail42627
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Have just joined this forum - I am 2 weeks post-op tomorrow. I just wanted to say how reassuring it is to read of everyone else's experiences. I feel that I was unprepared for the amount of pain following surgery, and this wasn't helped by people saying "my neighbour/uncle/mother was up and about straight away" so I have been very worried that something is wrong or I've done something wrong. My greatest fear is that the surgery hasn't worked!
Anyway, I now won't feel so worried as I try to ignore the twitchy muscles, the dreadful stiff pain in my hip, the feeling that a tractor has run over my thigh, my irritation at having to lift my leg out of bed every two hours to use the bathroom....so, thank you to all of you, and I wish everyone lots of luck for a speedy recovery and a good night's sleep.
sandra67350 Ange123
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Welcome Ange
So you've joined the 'hippie' club and having a 'normal' recovery then 😆.
Thankfully it gets better.
Sandra x
Ange123 sandra67350
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Thanks, Sandra. I hope you're doing really well x
sandra67350 Ange123
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Yes I am very pleased with my progress. I find looking back and remembering what it was like last week, last month and seeing how far I've come even in just under 8 weeks makes me feel good.
Just remember to take lots of rest, listen to your body and don't push yourself, it's been through a lot. 'Whoever' you come across it's your pace you're working to you're not in a competition.
Good luck on the rest of your recovery
Sandra x
madla39168 gail42627
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Hi Gail, not sleeping is normal, i used to sleep two hours at night than wake up ,trip to TOILET back to bed watch tv or read the book. It will get better with the time. Rest if you need it, do some excersice, drink plenty of water,eat the fruit, use the medication if you are in pain. Heeling take time and evry one heeeling differently. Take a day at the time. You are in early stage give your self time.
Every day will get better. Take it easy heeling hug MADLA.💗💗
gail42627 madla39168
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Thank you Madla
Its great to hear all the comments/experiences people have been through it helps so much.
💕💕
Gail
madla39168 gail42627
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This forum is great and i wouldn't go trough without this forum. Madla