I had manipulation about 4 weeks ago and it got so much better, although the first 2 weeks were painful. How many weeks post knee replacement are you? I was at 105 degrees and now I am at 126. I have just been released from PT and I go back to the OS tomorrow. I am back at work but I am having a...
Well this is the first moment I have had to get back here. I worked every day this week for 6 hour shifts, light duty. Started a couple of IVs so I did not loose my touch with that, started them on the first stick. I answered the phones, wrote orders, ect. although I didn't do anything strenuous...
I have not been on here in a few days so I missed some of the new post. I went to PT Friday and my ROM was 126 degrees. It is definitely getting there. YEAH. I walked 3 miles yesterday on the treadmill. But I am sore today, so I maybe getting a little to much gung-ho.
I start back to work...
Marianne,
One thing I have learned is that this takes patience! It is a long process. It does not get better over night. Just take it one day at a time. I kept worrying about getting back to work and I got frustrated when I didn't see steady improvement. Then when I did the manipulation it was...
Every day is getting better. The pain is better. My sleep is even getting better. So I am so glad to tell others don't get discouraged and think you made a big mistake like I did, it does get better. It just takes lots of time and work.
About the jury duty. I don't think I can sit that long...
Ok I'm back to post an update on my manipulation, just in case I scared someone away from doing it. Now that it has been 2 weeks I can definitely tell it has helped. I can now bend to 120 degrees. YEAH!!! And I'm working on more. I am now at 12 weeks post op.
I went to the OS and he said...
I felt like my OS was being insensitive to my pain also. I finally just told him. I am in pain and PT hurts like hell and this little bit of pain med was not getting it. He wrote me another prescription. They just have no idea what this is like.
Hang in there. You are doing great. Keep up the...
Well I am just being very emotional because after reading your replies I am boo-hooing again. Thanks for all the encouragement again. You guys are great!
I went to the gym today. I got in the pool and tried to kick and swim. It just will not bend past a certain point. I can swim but not very...
Well it has been 5 days since my manipulation on Monday and I will be 12 weeks on the 9/3. I have turned into a cry baby. I get up in the morning my knee is so stiff and painful. I start trying to bend and stretch it. I work it a while and it starts loosening up. I go to PT he works it more...
Well it is 2:30 am and I can't sleep. Everyone said work it, keep bending it, elevate and ice. I have done all of that. I worked out today at the fitness club and I could hardly ride the bike. It took awhile to get my knee loosened up before I could pedal faster. I can hardly bend my knee now...
Well I went to PT today. Thank goodness I took 2 Percocets because he worked my knee out good. My ROM was up to 116 from 105!!!! So I have made a lot of progress. Yeah!!! I was surprised I was able to walk out of there after that work out. They iced it down before I left and then I iced it some...
Yes he will give you what you need. Just thank him like you already received it and he will keep you replenished.
I am doing much better to today a little sore. A little more pain if I don't turn just the right way. I am sure PT will be fun today. But no pain no gain.
I'm tough I can do it.
Sue
My mother-in-law broke her hip and I have never seen anyone get into a depression as bad as she did but she also got sun downers and got very confused. I think it was all the medications she was on. It took a while but she finally got through it all. Got her home Nov 30 (her birthday) she got so...
I was probably moaning loudly since I don't think the Novocaine worked since I woke up with my knee hurting but there was a band aid over an injection site on the side of my knee.
I almost got on this site at 2:30 this morning because I woke up with the night sweats and could not sleep. So now...
Keep up the good work. It sounds like you are doing all the right things and are really motivated. That's what it takes to get better. There will be good days and bad days. If you get discouraged just come here and let everyone give you pep talks. That's what I do and it works. Good luck on your...
Hey I'm back and I don't remember anything. It was suppose to be IV sedation and numbing medication to the knee but my husband said they had to put me to sleep. He said I think you were yelling or something. I don't remember any of that. But he did get my knee bent all the way. I still woke up...
Ok I'm up and getting ready to go. I am trying to decide if I want to take my laptop with me so I can take all of you guys with me to keep me calm. (SMILE) It would give my husband something to do while he waits on me.
Ok well if I don't take you with me I will be back online when I get home...
This weather is making your knee stiff and painful too? I woke up this morning wondering if this weather was the cause of my knee feeling so stiff. The old Fay is sitting just a little north from me. I woke up a couple of times last night and heard rainfall every time.
I am up for my...
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