babycatcher
junior member
Hi everyone
I had a left total knee replacement on 12th August and came home yesterday. Had to stay in hospital an extra day due to bleeding coming from the wound. Since I've been home I've had some further bleeding and serous fluid leaking onto the dressing. Phoned hospital and they've suggested leaving dressing in place at present and let them know if it becomes soaked and needs changing. Anyone else have issues with a leaking wound? I had internal stitches and then glue to suture, plus some steristrips after the extra bleed.
Also struggling with mobilising - currently on two sticks but unsure how far to push myself. Was doing better in the hospital as my knee was less swollen - in fact my whole leg is pretty swollen now so feels heavy and I cant bend it as much.
I'm 53 and had surgery in the UK. I work in healthcare and am hoping to return to work in about 3 months - graduated return.
Thanks
I had a left total knee replacement on 12th August and came home yesterday. Had to stay in hospital an extra day due to bleeding coming from the wound. Since I've been home I've had some further bleeding and serous fluid leaking onto the dressing. Phoned hospital and they've suggested leaving dressing in place at present and let them know if it becomes soaked and needs changing. Anyone else have issues with a leaking wound? I had internal stitches and then glue to suture, plus some steristrips after the extra bleed.
Also struggling with mobilising - currently on two sticks but unsure how far to push myself. Was doing better in the hospital as my knee was less swollen - in fact my whole leg is pretty swollen now so feels heavy and I cant bend it as much.
I'm 53 and had surgery in the UK. I work in healthcare and am hoping to return to work in about 3 months - graduated return.
Thanks