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You are probably OK to go out to dinner, I found sitting in a booth with my leg up was more comfortable. I would limit the outing to dinner only, if you string activities together you may regret it later.
You will want to wait on the movie until you can sit with your leg down comfortable for the length of the movie.
 
Oh, yes! I was in no way saying to do both in one day. Spread out those activities to once a week, it'll give you something to look forward to. :yes:
 
Hi, welcome, this board is a great place to learn. If you want to get a good sense of issues people have encountered and suggestions they got, just start reading several of the longer threads from start to finish; it's both a great education, and something to do when you can't sleep!
 
hi guys
scar healed
walking 20-30 Mins a day
Doing my pt.Talked to my boss,
paper work to come back to work done,
just needs a couple of places signed

and got a couple of great friends and a super family
behind me 2 1/2 weeks to medical clearance to drive
and the letter from the doc to go back to work.

DARRYL hugs :)
 
Sounds like you're progressing nicely. Just remember that the knee has its own schedule. :)
 
hi :)
two weeks away from the doc's ok to drive less pain,
walked around the home for 30-45 mins outside, exersite bike 7 mins today
and grocery shopped last weekend, this weekend going to cool it, and rest
got a meeting Saturday but going to skip that one.

will give you progress report later this week guys Darryl
 
Hi guys. I had a TKR Sept 2016 back at work 6 hours a day. At night still have pain at night at the six month post op point. Elevation ice-packs still help but I can sleep with ½ or one Tylenol 3 pain meds. Use motrin and otc pain meds day time. I work as an office asst pushing paper-work. Risk management dept will not let you work on pain meds There is a civjl service regulation somewhere.

Darryl member
 
I'm back to work last ½ month 4 hrs a day. Last week started work 6 hrs a day, then full days in a month.. wish me luck. Job promotion next step.

The doc said treadmill gym ok but go slowly.

Got a question about rehabbing with a treadclimber for anyone. Talked to one vendor she advised about the incline on the treadclimber, she told me it's hype from boflex..See the PT on the 30th.

PS my scar looks great, all 8'' of it. It's red and purple right now.

Thanks for all the advice and help guys

Darryl member of the chat-room

thanks about the info on the treadmill , should this post go to my orginal post

that i posted last year when i joined ??

"after knee reallinement whats next" may be the thread that i posted in

please advise via my e-mail address thanks D
 
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@darrrryl .... glad you were able to sign in okay! However, one of your posts was in someone else's recovery thread and risked derailing their recovery discussion. Here on BoneSmart we like for everyone to have one recovery thread so that we can keep all your history in a single spot for easy reference. So I have merged that post with the thread you did create. Please post all your updates, questions and concerns regarding your recovery here in this thread. If at any time you'd like to change the title, just post what you want and one of the staff will get it changed.

If you post your complete surgery date and whether you had a right or left TKR, we'll also create a signature for you.

It's not uncommon to still have pain at 4-6 months out or even further out, especially at night. And, actually a desk job is more difficult on your knee that one with a little activity. Those hours of sitting with your leg down and not moving much take a toll. So do try to get up and walk around at least 5 minutes out of every hour.

I'm a Civil Service retiree myself and I know you cannot work when on prescription pain medications. I'm pretty sure most businesses would feel the same way because you are not your best under those conditions. And....that would also mean you'd be driving to and from work on pain meds which I know the law enforcement folks consider "driving under the influence." So it's good that you can manage on non-prescription pain meds. Are you using Tylenol with the Motrin?

darrryl said:
but i can sleep with 1/2 or one rtnole#3 pain meds
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I'm not understanding this part of your post....it appears to have some typos. Can you clarify what you're taking to sleep?

It is too early for you to be using any of the stair climbers at the gym. The bicycle with no resistance or the treadmill fairly slow and no incline are best. You may be able to work up to the elliptical in a few weeks, but it also should be only at the most basic setting to start with. It's really easy to overdo the exercise at this early stage of recovery. And, since you are working, that's really all the exercise you need right now. You have pain at night and additional activity will only increase that. Just chill and heal for a few more months.
 
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I thought it was Tylenol. That's what I've edited it to.
 
hi guys last pt appoitment monday

knee has been driving me craze last night

had r tkr in september and talked to the clinic nurse today

scar has gotten red and pink,super hot last coouple of days, think i've ocer did it yearerday

at the office this afternoon somewhat better Tme for icepacks and pillows, my boss is super cool

wih my light duty at the job,suffle paperwoek all the day, mads an appt with the doc

today and will e-mail ronite ::))

ttfn Darryl
will check back tommorow guys
 
to jamie:)

thanks for the intel on the tread climber stepper

will try your advice, about the typing, have AD/HD and learning disabilitys

plus not much sleep..

Darrryl
 
hi
knee tuned up somewhat today
got ice pack and evevation right as soon, when dinnner finshed pain meds
turned in some cans/bottles.before that grocery store and the bank

resting tonite and tommorow
 
I hope that you did get a goods night sleep last night. It's a good night to rest up while watching the Super Bowl tonight. ( for non US members that the American football championship game)
 
hi update guys and gals
back to full duty, and on super-light duty no heavy lifting
and my desk job, and going for the promotion exam pass with 70% on the written
then my bosses can get me off the list. then my new job.

and something else no pain for 7 days, and the scar looks great exepct the top part
the doc did not like like her nitting job..

was running a microphone and coffee for a local blind group meeting today,got an ice pack
right now and off to bed.

will touch base soon everyone
bye for now newly bionic :))
 
It sounds as if you're doing well. That's good to hear. :yes!: :happydance: :yay:
 
Hi no pain for about 2 1/2 weeks at all.
Scar is skin color or still little purple.
only thing now looking for friend
or something like that.

And been back on full time for a month
and now need a root canal.

and this weekend go hiking really slow.

then take my written for my promotional test,
only get one bite at the apple..
D
 
Your knee sounds great. :yes!: :yay: :spin:

Sorry about the root canal. They're never fun. Get it done as soon as you can.
 
Root canal wen't well had 2 sameside and time
was on abtiboticks and pain meds, back to work today
missed a meeting up town tonite.

in-all most a month no pain in my right knee
at all or really mild,think the surgery worked
next week walk in the hills close by to home

luv all of you D
 
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