What we all feel
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Hi there, my name is Cris and it's now 8 weeks since both my knees were replaced, I thought I would list a few things of post op recovery and see if these ring true with any one. 1) the deep seated bone on bone pain within my knee has gone-any pain is now either due to flexibility or scar tissue areas. 2) both the outsides of my knees are still numb,but the insides have feeling. 3) It feels like I have 2 thickish scar lumps above my knee cap. 4) I still can't sleep at night. 5) sensitivity still exists around the scar line. 6) flexibilty is good 120 and 115 but I still get very frustrated with myself. 7) it's difficult to decide what exercises to do on a daily basis(I now se to have that many to choose from ). 8) I dong use sticks or crutches and can get it every day to walk the dog. I know its a mixture of things, but I just needed to get these off my chest. I'm sure others are going through the same!!
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jean95756 crispin1962
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how brave to have both knees done
everything you describe is par for the course,
land your bend is really good
I know my bend was nowhere near that at 8 weeks.
i found lots of exercises online which I still do everyday at (20) weeks post op
keep walking the dog and you'll get there
all the best
Jean
ruthie2673 crispin1962
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I have to keep thinking back to last week to see the improvements.
suzidownunder crispin1962
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I was reading through your post and going 'Yep'
'that's right 'yep' with every point! Lol
It really isn't a lot of fun and having both done at once is pretty heroic in my book!
I'm regretting having one - though I'm sure that will change eventually.
I'm now 12wks right knee. Just muscle pain etc now. Walking ok but a bit wobbly at times if i dont stride out.
Bend is good at 130 on a good day.
Straighten not quite zero yet. Floor exercises seem the best and great to just lay there and relax after!
Long journey Chris but keep cheerful
glenda29798 crispin1962
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