njadh51's latest activity
-
NExactly! This recovery is a marathon, not a sprint. My surgeon likes to say "the most important muscle to exercise during this...
-
NMade it home and got the first taste that this might be sore Rest, elevate and ice - on it :)
-
Nnjadh51 replied to the thread TKR My RTKR Done: I Kneed You Now.Yes all good advice. I keep forgetting about the internal swelling. I think I twisted myself into a mental pretzel regarding the initial...
-
NDon’t be in a rush to use a cane, it is good if you only need a little bit of support, but this early in recovery I would continue using...
-
NI'm glad to read that you don't need the heavy-duty pain meds, @njadh51. But from your post, it sounds like you are overdoing if for...
-
Nnjadh51 replied to the thread TKR My RTKR Done: I Kneed You Now.Made it to Day 7 post op and off most of the meds except extra strength Tylenol and Celebrex. My wife is happy as no more 2 am and 4 am...
-
NThat’s the way to do it. Sounds like you’re helping each other, may your wife’s mouth heal quickly from the extractions and you...
-
Nnjadh51 replied to the thread TKR My RTKR Done: I Kneed You Now.New England Librarian, I'd say you're the brave one to do the journey with minimal help! The nerve block has pretty much worn off as...
-
Nnjadh51 reacted to New England Librarian's post in the thread TKR My RTKR Done: I Kneed You Now with
Like.
You were so brave to be awake! I also had a spinal for my TKR, 13 days ago now, but with something to make me unconscious, for which I... -
NYep. Carpenters at work! I don't think you need to apologize to your surgeon, he probably found it funny. It's interesting...
-
NRemember, less activities = better healing early on in this recovery! Someone is here 24/7 if you need somone to talk to.
-
NYou're not a pain wimp. They cut into your flesh, sawed your bone and used instruments to tap, nice way of saying, hammered, the...
-
NGlad it’s done, now onwards you go and we’re here to both support and to cheer in your recovery journey. :flwrysmile:
-
NHere is the article, Jermert, is referring to. It's an interesting read - Link -> HERE @njadh51
-
NWelcome to the healing side, rest and ice are your best friends right now. Stay on top of your pain meds, don’t wait to take them...