5 Weeks 2nd Quad Sparing TKR

[hollie9]

I now have full ROM and have been released to proceed to do more exercise or not.

As I've already posted I had some problems having to do with my extreme hypersensitivity to pain meds. So many pain meds make me uncomfortably "hyper", Vicodin, Darvocet,Celebrex, all NSAIDS.

This surgery they gave me Ultram (Tramadol) and Percocet (Oxycodone) which worked sort of OK at first, not powerful pain relief, but after 5 weeks I was unable to sleep when I took them. I googled these and they are known for causing insomnia, so I stopped taking them. Then have been going through a withdrawal period with nausea, diarehha, fatigue.

Bottom line is I can't do big increases in my exercise program because that
brings on some fairly big pain in the evenings and I have no pain meds. So I
will have to be content with a modest exercise program of about 10 minutes on the stationary bike and various leg raises and crunches. I'm hoping in a couple weeks my healing will have progressed to the point that I don't get so much pain at night.

At least with this quad sparing surgery I don't have to exert a lot of
formidable PT and exercise.

Hollie

 

[Texas]

I give you props I dont think I could have done it w/o pain meds. There was notihng out there you could have taken.(ouch) Sorry they couldnt though. Obviously I am not a Dr but I would think they could have come up with something, but I guess they are the pros. All and All sounds like you have a good plan. I sure hope you can get that pain under control that must be hard...I wish they could do something for ya. The bike is really good , I agree........Your in my prayers as well...Hang in there......Kim

 

[hollie9]

I did have the Percocet and Ultram for the "fierce" pain phase in the first weeks after surgery....I don't know how anyone could make it through that without pain meds.

And it's wierd, the meds didn't make me have insomnia or feel bad until I hit 5 weeks. Maybe the body uses the meds differently when one is REALLY in pain and when pain recedes somewhat the meds throw off their side effects.

So far, so good today. I did my leg raises, stationary bike for 10 minutes, mini squats, toe raises....if I don't get big pain tonight I can stay with this for a day or two then increase by 15% (my OS told me the 15%) and probably not have increased pain.

So we'll see.

Hollie

 

[Judles]

Good luck, Hollie! It shold be interesting to hear about your progress!!!

 

[Texas]

Sounds like you are on track. Keep doing what you are doing, you know your body best. Oh My bad didnt see the Percocet, thank goodness. I live in Texas. What state do you live in. I just like to know it anyone is close. My biggest thing with pain med is it makes me sick to my stomach. I cant stand it. Anyway Im watching American Idol ..lol. my daughter is down there screaming. lol. .

 

[hollie9]

Yes, it should be an interesting AI tonight. I'm in California and I'm always checking the internet to see who wins before the results show starts. Allison was my pick.

I sure didn't think I'd have to go through withdrawal from Percocet (Oxycodone) after taking only 1 or 2 5-325 a day for 4 weeks!

Hollie

 

[Judles]

Us East Coasters should keep it a secret but we have big mouths!!!!

 

[Josephine]

Must have been the percs that stopped you sleeping - to me Ultram is as good as a sleeping pill!

Glad you're managing to make it through though. I think you'll find that in the long term, any exercise, whether tough or light, will result in the same outcomes.

 

[hollie9]

On the various drug websites Ultram side effects always include insomnia, more so than Percocet!

Good news today, I woke up with no pain and had no pain last night, none!

So today I will do my 15% more exercise, YAY!

Hollie

 

[Josephine]

Well, I'm a nurse so stands to reason I'd be different! Either that or I work upsidedown!

 

[hollie9]

Everyone happy about American Idol results?

 

[Josephine]

On the various drug websites Ultram side effects always include insomnia, more so than Percocet!

Actually, reading the enclosure in the box, higher up the list it says "can cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinary whilst taking" You'd really think it would be one or the other, wouldn't you! :sct:

 

[Jamie]

Boy, talk about a drug company covering ALL the based in case of a lawsuit.....

 

[ship4]

Everyone happy about American Idol results?

It went as I expected. I figured most of Danny's votes would go to Kris. I did hear that some of Adam's fans voted for Kris so that Adam could get on with his career sooner.
I foresee Adam doing music and either musicial theatre or movies since he is so very dramatic. I do think he takes direction well. In a way, I can see him as a flashback of Elvis Presley with the records and the movies........
Kris is the All American boy next door who made it big. I am pleased for him. Danny will do well with Lionel Ritche as his mentor..... singing the blues. JMO
Best,

 

[hollie9]

I was surprised because the judges had been pimping Adam all season and giving Kris a terrible time...I'm glad to see the judges opinions didn't count in the end.

Yeah, Adam will have a great career, he insinuated today that Queen had made overtures about having him replace Freddie Mercury as their lead singer! It would work.

From what I read the votes weren't even close. They'll get good recording contracts and I think Kris is more current, like John Mayer, etc. for records.

I just hope my favorite, Allison does well. I heard she's already been offered a deal.

I didn't like the finale show too much, why bring back all those audition over the top people like Bikini girl, etc. And the auditions just seemed so dated.

Didn't Rod Stewart seem ancient? Like he was just getting over a hip or knee replacement himself...tripped on those stairs and couldn't dance anymore....

Enough.

Hollie

 

[hollie9]

Now for my progress, I'm almost 6 weeks, YAY!

I overdid exercise yesterday and pain this morning, but I discovered I can tolerate ibuprophen, so I will be in less pain, can do more exercise in the future and take down my inflammation...hooray!

Hollie

 

[Texas]

Aw man.Yes Vey upset wanted Adam. lol . I think he will be fine though. Adam & Allison would do well together. I thought I heard that about Queen but I couldnt find it on line. So thanks!! I-b profen and ice for me too it really works...great....Kim

 

[hollie9]

Yeah, Allen and Allison were great on that duet, sounds like good friends too.