Two days post tkr op, exercises very difficult

Give it time you will get there. I am post 9 1/2 months still having pain problems just got off phone with a third doctor they trying to figure out why I am hurting. Everyone is different I may have back issues that's causing the pain. I just need to get relief. I hurt 24/7. May God streghten your muscles and you a speedy recovery

2 days out is just 2 out. Still so early but you are on the road to recovery. Keep doing the exercises and stretches and your muscles will come around. How long it takes is different for everyone. A lot is based on how your legs were before. It will get better I promise. Hang in there.

PS:  You're actually writing coherently two days post-op?  WOW!!!  Totally impressed!  I was either unconscious or writhing in pain.  That's some trick you pulled off!!!

It's too early.  I used to,look at my leg flat on the bad and will it to 

lift but it would no even move.  It will come - be patient. Keep up with the exercises you can do and take it  gently

You can expect to have good and bad over a long rehabilitation period.  Physical therapy is a joke. Why? Because it is limited and not challenging. Once you leave after the half hour or so, you are on your own.  What I discovered was that I had to lay down in bed, put my foot against something stationary like a wall and straighten out my leg as best as possible. Do it a little more each day.  I also while in bed bent my knee as far as possible and held it in place for 30 seconds. Several  more reps and it would go a little further. You have to keep testing yourself. At first you are sore, swollen, and you get phantom pain. That will change over time. I still have weekness in the joint, it slips and I am sometimes off balance. The muscles atrophy. Stretching exercise and weight machines do some good. Manage your pain by using ice packs/heat for the first few weeks, it does not really help after 2 months, it justs feels better. You'll be amazed how fast the incision heals. They worry about infection so be aware of any change in the incision. I rub my knee a lot to keep the feeling and sensation real and to stimulate blood flow when I am sitting.  Again, if you read everyone heals differently. Take one day at a time. Try making things less challenging.  I drove a stick shift after 2 weeks when the doctor told me it would be 8 weeks before driving.  I rode a bike 2 months after. I joined the local pool and found the water helped with my recovery. Did my stretching exercise in shallow end of pool and occasionally laps. This is low impact therapy. Weight is what P/T starts you on. I jointed the gym Dec. 31. Had my surger July 12. I've worked out between 1/2 hr. to an hour at least 4 times a week. This workout is with moderate weight on the  legs. More on my upper body since this leads to better muscle tone and a overall good feeling about yourself.  Rehab is the biggest part of going through this ordeal. The surgery takes 2 hours, the rehab is for the rest of your life. Believe me you will recover over time but whatever you decide to do, make it fun and challenging. The mental state is more important than the physical. The physical is supporing the mental. That's why I am here. To enjoy your company and to offer my opinion and coments to help you and me get through this together.