Have my first follow up tomorrow. Hopefully he will keep me on the stronger pain meds for now as I'm not quite ready to be off them yet. I am however already walking with a cane and able to do straight leg lifts which is something that I couldn't do for at least a month after the previous two surgeries. I really believe I'm fixed right this time and am keeping my fingers crossed for another ten years before I have to face a surgery like this again
Implant looks great and the doctor said my progress is wonderful. They lowered my pain meds yay no more morphine lol I start outpatient therapy in a few days. I'm walking almost normal already and am very very optimistic this time. Thank you to all you wonderful ladies for all your encouragement and for cheering me when I just wanted to give up and thanks for the amazing advice I've received from all of you
We are all like family on here and when one hurts, we want to help in any way we can. I'm so glad you got a good report and that this knee is the one!! You've been through a lot and now you are blessed that you're on the road to complete recovery!
I got my life back!!!!!! I went hiking for the first time in a year and made it a mile and a half!!!
I am so happy I hugged my doctor. I am so optimistic about my future now and I smile alot. The pain is tolerable and the swelling almost no existant. I haven't felt this great in so long
You have finally got a good knee! Bless your heart. You sure did go through it, didn't you? I'm thrilled to hear of your positive outcome! A doctor finally listened to you.
Yes, it takes a while to get your stamina back. I wondered if I would ever walk fast again---but I do so often!! Just allow yourself to rest when you are fatigued and your body will heal itself.
At 5+ months I'm just starting to get some of my stamina back. I'm not as tired during the day but at night I'm exhausted. Unfortunately that doesn't always translate to a good nights sleep. That can still be quite elusive
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