TKR FlaGranny 2nd Knee 9/26/16

[FlaGranny]

@sheliac It was only last night that I was able to actually sleep on my side. I had tried pillows and different arrangements in the past but could not get comfortable enough to fall asleep. Last night, with 2 oxys, 2 Tylenols, I finally managed to actually sleep on my side in the way I used to, no pillows. It took almost 6 weeks and some drugs to accomplish. Whatever side I sleep on, my right leg is in front - just the way I'm most comfortable.

@mamazipp I am sure that is the case. The muscles in my legs, the hips, etc., all have to readjust to new positions. I'm glad I didn't wait until it was more severe. The varus deformity wasn't so obvious on just looking at my legs, but on x-ray it's a different story.

 

[mamazipp]

Yes, and I had a valgus deformity. Very obvious on X-ray.

 

[FlaGranny]

Week 6 (minus 1 day) Surgery for my right knee is tomorrow morning.

As far as left knee goes, it is a bit less stiff this morning. I have mostly been off oxycodone, except for 1 or 2 at bedtime occasionally. I cut them down 2 weeks ago so that I wouldn't build up too much resistance to them. I have been driving for 2 weeks now since I haven't been taking the oxy except at bedtime. I take Tylenol, but I don't really know why because it doesn't help much. I can use my left knee enough so that I hope it can take over. It will get more rest and more medication after tomorrow and that should help tremendously. My right knee now is hurting more than the left on most occasions. It is a different kind of hurting though, just sharp pain from arthritis, not the soreness and stiffness in the muscles and ligaments from the surgery on the left.

I'm walking without assistance and for short trips to doctor, etc., I don't use any assistance, but when I go shopping, I get the scooter so I don't overdo it with being on my feet too long and can take my time shopping.

I was worried that the stiffness and soreness in my left knee was caused by inflammation that I have all over my body right now, but I see that others still have it at 6 weeks. That overall inflammation, though, is bothersome. I just noticed a new finger that is developing pain and deformity (left index finger). Ugh!

I'll try to post tomorrow from the hospital from my cellphone if I can get logged in.

@Jamie would please change the title of my thread to: FlaGranny's 2nd knee 9/26/16

 

[birdwatchr]

Thinking of you for tomorrow! Hope everything goes well for you.

 

[sheliac]

Thinking good thoughts for you and saying prayers for surgery and beyond!


Shelia
RTKR - 8/23/16
LTKR - 10/11/16

 

[zammie24]

Best wishes and prayers for you!! Hope everything goes smoothly!


Mercedes Z - RTKR Aug 15th

 

[KarriB]

Have a great day today before heading to the hospital tomorrow. I'll look for you when it's over.

 

[FlaGranny]

Thanks, all.

 

[FlaGranny]

Forgot to add to my update post that my extension is somewhere close to 0 and flexion is about 100-105 - not much change recently. Both my knees measure the same in circumference so my swelling is mild (right knee is swollen a bit from arthritis).

 

[newlybionic]

Good luck with your surgery!

 

[greatlakes]

Best wishes and I will be thinking of you tomorrow!

 

[Tnlady]

Best wishes Flagranny, will be waiting to hear from you on the new knee side.

 

[uva55]

I just wanted to wish you luck on your surgery. Keep us posted!!!

 

[mamazipp]

Best wishes

 

[sistersinhim]

I'll be thinking about you and have you in my prayers!

 

[TML]

Wishing you peaceful healing thoughts!

 

[Doggiemom]

Wishing you well tomorrow. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[FlaGranny]

@KarriB Could you please have someone change my thread title? "FlaGranny 2nd knee 9/26/16"

I'm off to the hospital in a couple of minutes. See you all on the recovery side - again.

 

[dianehelen]

All the BEST to you for #2 @FlaGranny

Se you soon.

 

[Tabbycat]

Sorry I'm a bit late to wish you well, but I hope everything goes ok.
Tabby xxx