TKR Blondie 58's recovery thread

[Heyblondie58]

Hi guys, long time no see!!

Well, I had my second RTKR a week ago Monday (15th Feb) & was in hospital for 4 days, having worked very hard myself (with the aid of a CPAP machine this time) to produce a flexion of 75 & a leg extension of approx 5-10 upon discharge. As with the first knee, am in a lot of pain, but my left knee is now so strong it really made a diference after the 2nd surgery, &, hopefully, my recovery this time as I could shuffle up the bed etc; with the 'good knee'!!

I'm currently tired, wiped out & exhausted, same as last time, but my progress at this stage is far better than it was after having the first one done, hopefully it will continue!!

How IS everyone?

Sue xxx

 

[skigirl]

Blondie, I am so glad that the second surgery went well. Rest is what you need right now--don't let anyone press on that knee in a misguided attempt to increase the rom. The rom will increase when the swelling begins to go down. I will give you the reading list again since it has been a while. There might be something that works better for you the second time around. Kelly

First are the BoneSmart Recovery Philosophy. . .

- rest, elevate, ice and take your pain meds according to your prescription, don't wait for pain to occur, don't overwork.
- If it hurts, don't do it and don't allow anyone - especially a physical therapist - to do it to you
- If your leg swells more or gets stiffer in the 24 hours after doing it, don't do it.
- Take note of the BoneSmart view on exercise and how exercise may affect pain and swelling.
- If you won't die if it's not done, don't do it; if you must do it, short and sweet, not hours on your feet.
- Don't stand if you can sit; don't sit if you can lie down, don't stay awake when you can go to sleep

And here are some very crucial articles
The importance of managing pain after a TKR and the pain chart
Myth busting: no pain, no gain
Swollen and stiff knee: what causes it?
Activity progression for TKRs

Healing: how long does it take?
Chart representation of TKR recovery
Energy drain for TKRs
Elevation is the key
Ice to control pain and swelling

Home physio (PT) and activity progress: suggestions
Myth busting: the "window of opportunity" in TKR
Myth busting: on getting addicted to pain meds
Post op blues is a reality - be prepared for it

And wise words from members who have shared their experiences ...
Where are you in recovery?? (TKR)
Five “P’s” of knee recovery
TKR: work “smarter” and not “harder”
Recovering a knee - from one who knows!
It's never too late to get more ROM!
It's worth the wait for ROM

 

[Timetolive]

Congratulations on your second knee! It is so good to hear that your first knee is doing so well. It gives me hope!

 

[Nana moon 27]

Congratulations on your new knee. Well done and I wish you a speedy successful recovery xxx