TKR Doreen’s Post Op journey

[Doreen1063]

I think it’s been like 10 weeks since my left knee and am doing better. Still some swelling and soreness. My thighs both are painfywhen I get up or sit down. My scar is super sensitive. I am doing more like sitting in my office, baking but still lack of energy and motivation. Trying to “do it anyway” if it’s small or doing things in small steps.

 

[SusieShoes]

It sounds like you're doing well. At 10 weeks, some lingering swelling and soreness is completely normal. I didn't get my full energy back until after 12-14 weeks, and still had some soreness for a few months. Nothing major, but still it was there. It gradually went away too.

Keep adding activity gradually and listen to your knees. So far, so good.

 

[sistersinhim]

doing things in small steps.

You've got it, girl! That's the key to keeping the pain and swelling down!

 

[KarriB]

As Suzy said, it took me longer than 11 weeks to gain full energy. I went back to teaching part time at 12 weeks and spent the afternoons/evenings resting. It’ll come back though, just give it time.