Re: I'm New
Hi Restep, welcome.
I went back to work at 3 weeks after TKR, at a desk job. It was the worst decision I have ever made. Sitting with your knee bent at 90 degrees is going to potentially inhibit your extension. Just try to get up and move every 15 minutes or so, stretch and do ankle pumps, be squirmy. It will help to alleviate the swelling. Make sure you ice and elevate when you can, again it will help. The sleep deprivation is hard when you have to work, so try to cat nap at lunch if possible. You may also notice that your focus is off. These are normal things and will pass with time.
Keep the faith, it will get better. Just try to manage expectations about what you can and can't do, and that includes your boss and co-workers. You had major surgery, it takes a toll on you, and every once of energy is devoted to healing the knee. Be patient and keep us posted. I totally feel your pain!
Be well,
Dawn