So last week I ended up in ER because of constipation of all things! They thought i had a blockage... The first 2 weeks are very difficult with all the pain meds every 4 hrs - Vicodin really shuts you down!!
I was in so much pain. I was taking all the meds required but it just didn't help. Anyway, feeling much better now and not taking as much pain medicine. Wow, never want to experience that again!!
My pain & stiffness in my quad still is my issue with this right knee - some swelling in joint still going on. I have good ROM, (got to 106 degrees yesterday) but the quad just is so weak. Been increasing the quad strengthening exercises and finally starting to feel a little improvement.
I've been walking without assistance since week 2, and was told I can drive whenever I feel up to it. Working from home is a nice perk and I can sit comfortably in an office chair now for a hour or so. Very stiff getting up & my left leg is also still recuperating. Still only at 95 degrees yesterday and hurting some today since they were cranking on it. My goal is 105 both legs - half way there!
The leg aches I was experiencing a few months ago have returned and I noticed if I use an ace bandage or knee sleeve it helps reduce it a lot. I then found an article on TED compression stockings that seem to help a lot of people with this type of pain, so i am going to try them. They suggested buying the thigh high socks and cutting off foot, wear from mid calf to thigh. I mentioned it to my PT yesterday and he said it was good idea and that I can wear them during the day and during PT.
I found that if I wear the ace bandage it helps when I walk around a store for long periods of time. Definitely reduces the aching & swelling.
It's been a long 4 weeks...
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