TKR Beachy in recovery<
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Welcome to recovery, @beachy .
I hope the drugs soon dull your pain.
Here is your post-op reading:
Knee Recovery: The Guidelines
1. Don’t worry: Your body will heal all by itself. Relax, let it, don't try and hurry it, don’t worry about any symptoms now; they are almost certainly temporary
2. Control discomfort:
3. Do what you want to do BUT
4. PT or exercise can be useful BUT take note of these
5. Here is a week-by-week guide for Activity progression for TKRs
The Recovery articles:
The importance of managing pain after a TKR and the pain chart
Swollen and stiff knee: what causes it?
Energy drain for TKRs
Elevation is the key
Ice to control pain and swelling
Heel slides and how to do them properly
Chart representation of TKR recovery
Healing: how long does it take?
Post op blues is a reality - be prepared for it
Sleep deprivation is pretty much inevitable - but what causes it?
There are also some cautionary articles here
Myth busting: no pain, no gain
Myth busting: the "window of opportunity" in TKR
Myth busting: on getting addicted to pain meds
Please don't be overwhelmed by the list. The articles are not long and they and contain information that will answer many questions and help you make your recovery much easier on your knee and on you.
We are here to help in any way we can: answering questions and concerns; supporting and encouraging you from start to finish.
We try to keep the forum a positive and safe place for our members to talk about their questions or concerns and to report successes with their joint replacement surgery.
While members may create as many threads as they like in a majority of BoneSmart's forums, we ask that each member have only one recovery thread. This policy makes it easier to go back and review history before providing advice.
I hope the drugs soon dull your pain.
Here is your post-op reading:
Knee Recovery: The Guidelines
1. Don’t worry: Your body will heal all by itself. Relax, let it, don't try and hurry it, don’t worry about any symptoms now; they are almost certainly temporary
2. Control discomfort:
rest
elevate
ice
take your pain meds by prescription schedule (not when pain starts!)
don't overwork.
elevate
ice
take your pain meds by prescription schedule (not when pain starts!)
don't overwork.
a. If it hurts, don't do it and don't allow anyone - especially a physical therapist - to do it to you
b. If your leg swells more or gets stiffer in the 24 hours after doing it, don't do it again.
b. If your leg swells more or gets stiffer in the 24 hours after doing it, don't do it again.
5. Here is a week-by-week guide for Activity progression for TKRs
The Recovery articles:
The importance of managing pain after a TKR and the pain chart
Swollen and stiff knee: what causes it?
Energy drain for TKRs
Elevation is the key
Ice to control pain and swelling
Heel slides and how to do them properly
Chart representation of TKR recovery
Healing: how long does it take?
Post op blues is a reality - be prepared for it
Sleep deprivation is pretty much inevitable - but what causes it?
There are also some cautionary articles here
Myth busting: no pain, no gain
Myth busting: the "window of opportunity" in TKR
Myth busting: on getting addicted to pain meds
Please don't be overwhelmed by the list. The articles are not long and they and contain information that will answer many questions and help you make your recovery much easier on your knee and on you.
We are here to help in any way we can: answering questions and concerns; supporting and encouraging you from start to finish.
We try to keep the forum a positive and safe place for our members to talk about their questions or concerns and to report successes with their joint replacement surgery.
While members may create as many threads as they like in a majority of BoneSmart's forums, we ask that each member have only one recovery thread. This policy makes it easier to go back and review history before providing advice.
mjhandle
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Hi Beach, each day means recovery is one step closer! Take care!!
mjhandle
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DLR
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Glad for the short message..thinking of you
Bismitmom1
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Glad you checked in beachy! Hope your pain gets better.
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I have been logging in every few hours to see your post. Rest up. I hope your pain settles soon. Healing Wishes coming your way, Schpooko
Txmomgmom3
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I'm so glad to see you made it through the surgery. Get some rest as best you can. Each day will get a little better!
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beachy
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We finally have pain managed. OT just left and and then I went to PT.
All is well and making progress. Very groggy. Had general anesthesia due to my back issues. Hoping to be released today.
Thanks for the prayers and good wishes. Will post soon.
All is well and making progress. Very groggy. Had general anesthesia due to my back issues. Hoping to be released today.
Thanks for the prayers and good wishes. Will post soon.
Rhodyrhody
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Best wishes for a smooth as possible recovery!
So glad you got your pain under control. I hope you get to go home today. Be sure and not overdo. Your knee will rebel if you do!
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Congratulations! Take care. 
