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Total knee replacement

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jenny25655
jenny25655

Hi,

I had total knee replacement surgery 9 weeks ago.

I do all the physio exercise each day. I really regret having the surgery. I have gone from being an independant 63 year female who relied on nobody, to a person who cannot sleep for more than 4 hours. I am unable to tend to my garden, l have lost interest in most things l used to do. l am so tired, even a short trip to the supermarket is exhausting.

l returned to work last week . I work 5 days a week in full time employment. l had no choice, l had to go back to work.

l am depressed and feel so alone . l want my life back .

Has anyone else felt this way?

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    You will feel better but being tired takes a while to go, and the general feeling of depression also. I am retired so didnt have to return to work after , so I think what you are feeling is normal and will improve. Get as much sleep as you can and maybe some sort of supplement to help? Dont overdo exercises if some days you dont feel up to it . I'm 12 months post op and my knee works great , I probably didnt do as much exercise or phsio as is recommended but got full movement with what I did. It will be worth it , just rest as much as you can when home . Good luck ,

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