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Very slow progress following TKR

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caroline33583
caroline33583

I had a left total knee replacement 11 weeks ago. I spent 7 days in hospital whilst everyone else with the same op went home after 3 or 4 and seemed to sail through those first few days. I had a lot of swelling and a lot of pain. I still need to take OxyContin twice a day.  I can’t bend my knee past 60 degrees and still need a crutch to aid my walking. I do all of the excercises I should. 

The things that concern me are 1) I haven’t had my 6 week post op check with the surgeon yet. I rang the hospital about this to be told my name is in the book but there are too many patients and not enough appts and 2) I haven’t had any physio yet. I also queried this to be told not enough appts available and to just wait. I just feel like I’ve had my op and now I’m on my own doing the best I can but it doesn’t seem enough. It seems like the opportunity for maximum recovery has been missed. Anyone else In the same situation? 

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  • caroline33583
    caroline33583

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    Thank you to everyone for your encouraging words. I am definitely going to chase up my post op appt with the surgeon again especially as the movement I have in my knee is very limited. From reading all your comments I can see how everyone’s recovery is different. Nothing prepared me for this. It is much worse than I ever imagined but I will just have to persevere and be patient. 
    • jenny80029
      jenny80029 caroline33583

      Posted

      Hang in there caroline!

      It does get better!

      You may like to go to my profile by clicking on the image next to my name. I kept a journal of my own knee replacement journey, and I have been told by several people they found it helpful to read, or skim through. There is an abridged version which is shorter as well! It has a lot of useful suggestions and information.

      Best wishes for your healing!

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