Sandy R
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Hi all... it's been 5 days since my TKR. Today, I walked down 8 stairs and took a walk outside, holding onto my husband's arm. Because I didn't have any make-up on, of course some of my neighbors were also outside. It was so good to be outside but was I ever tired afterwards!
Because my iron level was lower after surgery, I'm eating foods high in iron... and trying to eat a veggie or fruit with each meal... but it's hard, my appetite isn't all that good right now.
Thankfully, I'm sleeping very well at night. I change positions often and take a pain pill when needed but I go right back to sleep.
Pain meds are my biggest problem: I've tried different meds... 1/2 a vicodin 5/500, made me very loopy but controlled my pain. 1/2 a tylenol/codeine #3, gave me a headache but also controlled my pain. I'm now trying Ultram 50 mg, which makes me feel okay but I have a bit more pain. Maybe some of you have a different pain med to suggest.
All in all, I feel blessed that I'm doing so well and give all the credit to my OS and his MIS technique. (The stool softners have been a big help, too!) Sandy
Because my iron level was lower after surgery, I'm eating foods high in iron... and trying to eat a veggie or fruit with each meal... but it's hard, my appetite isn't all that good right now.
Thankfully, I'm sleeping very well at night. I change positions often and take a pain pill when needed but I go right back to sleep.
Pain meds are my biggest problem: I've tried different meds... 1/2 a vicodin 5/500, made me very loopy but controlled my pain. 1/2 a tylenol/codeine #3, gave me a headache but also controlled my pain. I'm now trying Ultram 50 mg, which makes me feel okay but I have a bit more pain. Maybe some of you have a different pain med to suggest.
All in all, I feel blessed that I'm doing so well and give all the credit to my OS and his MIS technique. (The stool softners have been a big help, too!) Sandy
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