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Total Knee Replacement Post OP question

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michelle0716
michelle0716

I am 2 1/2 weeks post op for total knee replacement. My incision is healing wonderfully but it feels as though it it wrapped with an ace bandage when it is not. Is this normal?

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  • Mary0987
    Mary0987 michelle0716

    Posted

    Hi Michelle,

    I'm 3 months post op and mine still feels like that. It's better now then a month ago. I'm getting ready for the other knee to be done at the end of the month. Good luck and speedy recovery. Sounds like you are right on track and healing great.

    Mary

  • jen04209
    jen04209 michelle0716

    Posted

    That is normal. It just takes time to heal. Keep doing your exercises and stretches and be patient. It takes about a year to recover.
  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 michelle0716

    Posted

    Much of the serious damage in surgery is done to this area. Depending on the way your body reacts to healing this will more than likely be the area that will cause you pain and general discomfort the longest.
  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX michelle0716

    Posted

    You can feel a tight band around your knee...totally normal.  Could take 12-18 months to resolve.  Try some Voltaren Gel (RX in the US).  Second-best anti-inflammatory of the planet.  Great at night...works in 15 minutes or so.  The BEST is called "lotion" by the purveyors of the product in certain dispensaries in certain states obtainable by patients in possession of certain medical cards.  Works in FIVE minutes.  Extraordinary ointment...nothing better on the planet.

    PS: A loosely-wrapped ACE or a loose knee sleeve would be of great help when the tingling incision site rubs against sheets or clothes.  Very annoying...simple, easy fix.

  • marilyn10235
    marilyn10235 michelle0716

    Posted

    Hi Michelle

    At 3 1/2 months mine is the same. It's all quite usual. It's a nuisance but what can we do??

    I'm looking forward to the day when there is no tight band around my knee & I can walk like I used to 10 years ago!!

    Until then we can all only dream......oh well back to the exercises etc.

    All the best

    Marilyn

    XX

  • jane37928
    jane37928 michelle0716

    Posted

    The tightness goes on for a long while but it does gradually get easier. Keep going, plenty of ice, elevation and exercise and also rest when you need to. It's a lengthy process. Best wishes.

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