TKR Deep knee bend

[debbyS]

@tkrme, Thanks! I still struggle with heel slides. I am going to try this tomorrow.


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[mechellec]

Haha love the tips. I am trying it right now! Thanks!


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[tkrme]

I didn't use weights for a long time. This time I don't think I will need to.

 

[tkrme]

Also exercising bend this way does not produce instant results. It still takes time and patience. I do hope it helps you as it sure worked for me.

 

[sporti9]

I do something similar called wall slide. Put both legs up on a wall and let gravity pull my leg down, it has really helped.

 

[Celle]

I think it's best not to use any weights, but to let gravity do the work for you. Weights should really not be used until at least 3 months after surgery.

 

[Jamie]

Thanks for the photo. Now I understand what you are doing! I couldn't quite get the mental picture before....

 

[tkrme]

Celle is right. No weights until 3 months or later if you need more time.

 

[tkrme]

begins my 9th week. Nothing unusual going on. Every week brings improvementand I'm thankful for that.
Not every evening but some evenings my surgery leg gets a little restless. I remember this happening with my RTKR and OS prescribed something. A follow up visit is tomorrow and I will mention it.
I hope all of you are seeing some progress.

 

[KarriB]

Nine weeks! I'm glad you're seeing improvements every week!

 

[tkrme]

Thanks KarriB. I appreciate all the encouragements you give to me and to everyone.

 

[KarriB]

You're welcome! :smile2:

 

[sistersinhim]

Those little improvements are what keep us going! I'm so glad you are seeing them every week!

 

[tkrme]

Good report from OS today. He gave me a new prescription antiinflamatory for twice daily. He said it would help woth healing and decrease the time of swelling. I am unfamiliar with the name of it.
He also said I should still take Tramadol at night time and if needed during day.

 

[tkrme]

So I took Tramadol last night and began itching all over. Took Benadryl and it helped. Woke up four hours later itching again.

 

[KarriB]

Have you taken Tramadol before?

 

[tkrme]

I have. I have not taken any in several weeks.

 

[sistersinhim]

Had you taken Benedryl before bed? I'm one of those that it causes itching and restless legs. If Benedryl helped the itching, just take it as often as needed.

 

[KarriB]

I wonder why the Tramadol effected you like that...

 

[tkrme]

Thanks. Yes I had taken a Benadryl before bed when I noticed the itching.
I don't know why. I think itching is a side effect. I am allergic to several pain meds. This might be beginning a new allergy.