Why is TKR so tough psychologically?

Thanks so much.

I think that knee number 2 needs doing, probably next March if it holds out, is helping mentally.  So tough.

I am having knee number 2 looked at in January , so we could be comparing again next year xxx I must say mine is a lot better than it was , less pressure now I suppose .but I have no fear of getting it done 

At least we are both having the same stupid worries lol. Just keep fighting it , we will get there x

Sorry to hear you are the same Tucks . I read my first book last week since the op , same as you couldn't concentrate ...I am nearly 13 weeks now. I wish I could struggle with my appetite lol, I could do with losing a bit of weight ...I have 3 weeks to try to lose 10lbs before my holiday ..  I don't know why we get so anxious , I can only think it is a shock to our body . As I said to Lynn, first thing in the morning is my worse time . This morning I got up early and cleaned dusted and vacuumed , felt better after that . A week or so ago I just wouldn't have done it. So it's slowly improving ...  I wish you well, and always here to chat xx 

Hi Pam and Lynn,

Me too, second knee due next March so let's make a date to catch up then. Don't want to think about it too much, been such a struggle with the first, physically and emotionally, but ladies, we can do it. It's got to be easier next time round, we will be gurus knowing what to expect and we will have this forum and each other

All the best ladies

Debx

 

Dear All,

Well, my first post this morning has certainly caused a huge discussion on the subject of anxiety post TKR.

What makes me really quite angry is that absolutely noone - Consultant, GP, nursing staff or physiotherapists on the ward post-op - gives any kind of warning of this debilitating anxiety/loss of self-confidence in the months after. Surely, someone along the line has mentioned to them these feelings rearing their ugly head? A heads-up from the professionals would help prevent many of us thinking we were going nuts!

I just love reading blogs like yours. It really gives me encouragement. My son gets married December 2015. I hope to wear some heels and do some dancing - not on the tables I don't think 😊 Thanks yviemx. Jen x

What did he/she say? 

He said it was fine.  I've worn heels a couple of times in the last month and been ok.

That's good to know 😊

Just wondering if you remember what you were like at my stage -11 weeks post op. I really thought I was better the last few days and losing that tight muscle pain at the back of the leg. But went for a walk today and since then it's back with a vengeance! Did you get this? I get sooo frustrated. 

Jen x

I felt like I had armour on my leg.  I had limped for years and not used the muscles properly so it was to be expected.  I went back to work after 8 weeks.  I wasn't great at doing the exercises so having to walk for the bus was good for me, although I had to be careful where I sat as I couldn't always tuck my leg into the space provided. I joined the gym a few months ago and that's done me tons of good.  My knee still doesn't feel like my other one but I don't care as I'm not in pain.  Good luck x

My physio tells me it can take up to a year to feel the knee belongs to you, so some way for all of us to go yet.

Lynn 15 weeks

Thanks for that. I just need reassurance that the pain will go eventually. My knee was very bent before so it stands to reason that the muscles are going to take time to readjust. I' m trying hard to keep up the exercises. So glad to hear you're pain free.  Jen 11 weeks