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Yes, the main thing is to be able to function. Glad you can get another 2 weeks.
 
Just a quick update: Got signed off from seeing my OS ever again today (unless I get problems). The knee is still really weak, loads of swelling, ROM I'm guessing is around 95ish. Still using a crutch outdoors on unfamiliar terrain. Progress is slow but I know I'm heading in the right direction. :yay: x
 
Good news. Don't try to strengthen the leg too soon, loads of swelling means the healing isn't complete. As you say, slow and sure :thumb:
 
I'm in no rush. It's taken this long to get where I am. Total change in attitude from when I started this journey. I accept I can't do cartwheels (but never could).

I have a totally different approach of late in that this is what I can do now and anything else is a bonus. No promises, no expectations. Progress is so slow that suddenly one day I can do something without thinking and it comes as a totally pleasant shock!

Happy days! x
 
I am iimpressed with your sane approach to recovery. If you read CamperVan's approach to recovery in "Slow, slow, quick,Quick you will be encouraged.
 
"Sane" hmmm a word not associated with me very often :D. It has taken this journey to rethink my outlook on life. With someone with significant OCD it has been a difficult acceptance but I think I'm probably a better person for it. I'm a lot more patient thats for sure!

Thank you for being impressed, you've made my day! xxx
 
Hi, Kelly mentioned my slow recovery above. So here's the numbers that might give you some encouragement that improvement continues for up to two years (and counting...)

92 - 8 weeks post op
105 - 10 weeks
107 - 5 months
110 - 6 months
112 - 7 months
116 - 9 months
119 - 11 months
118 - 1 yr
120 - 1yr 2 months
125 - 1 yr 8 months (and still this now at 1 yr 10 months
 
I had 33 staples and when the nurse took them out I covered my face with both hands and had tears in my eyes..a few of them really stung...I am the most pathetic patient and have such a low pain threshold....though my hubby said he was proud of me ! I know I was going ooooww quite alot ! :boohoo:
 
Hi Campervan and Mrs Cricklewood.

Thankyou for the above numbers, Campervan. I am currently on page 6 of your journey and it seems you started so well. I'm guessing things went a little Pear shaped for you although I haven't read that so far!

I totally get the elastic band and lagging in muscle strength. I walk around the house without crutches but use both at work in case I don't lock the knee when I'm walking and it gives. I really hate that feeling. Can't say it's painful but feels yukky. Not a great description but you'll get the picture.

The ROM is pathetic but I notice every couple of weeks or so it's improved.

Mrs Cricklewood, I understand, the nurse did mine in batches of 3 because I am such a wimp and the stinging was unbelievable and I only had 26 stitches in that knee.
 
Things didn't really go pear shaped, the just improved really really slowly. It was hard at times when I'd read of others being all done and dusted after 12 weeks with ROM of 135 and I was still down way less than that and months more post op.

The only real issue I have is the quad lag, which means I can't raise my leg straight. It lags around 10degrees but it was 30degrees at the start. The inner range quads wouldn't fire for months and my knee would give way, but never caused me to fall over. As you get further through my thread you'll see info on the quad lag from Orthodoc. But this doesn't stop me doing things, just means I have to be careful on inclines. When I fell about two months ago it was my other knee that gave way. I'm having MRI early November to see whats going on there and also having EMG/nerve conduction tests on my TKR quads to see if its femoral nerve damage from the nerve block.
 
OK, 5 months down the line and due to fly in 2 days. Been told I should have compression stockings for the flight and return. How much truth in this? xxx
 
I flew at 6 months and didn't use them nor did I have any issues but my flight was only about 4.5 hours. I don't think it would hurt if you still have them. How long is your flight? Good luck!
 
Actually compression stockings are a good idea for anyone flying distances over an hour. They come in colors just like socks and are usually very comfortable to wear.
 
Just an aside . . . all you people, you are not wimps for cringing, crying or complaining about staples being removed. I've had to remove them from patients, which is why I told my surgeon to please use stitches!

Dieselilly, at some point our expectations diminish enough to meet our progress. Sounds as if that's what has happened. Happy for you.
 
Thank you for the information and week wishes, means a lot.

maryo52 thats exactly whats happened and any progress is gratefully received. I was halfway down the downstairs yesterday when I realised I come down normally. Happy Days x
 
Had a fab holiday in Cyprus. Wore the compassion stockings on the way out, forgot them on the way home and found my ankles and feet had swollen up quite noticeably. They have gone down this morning I'm pleased to say. I took my crutches as both knees are really weak especially on uneven surfaces and glad I did. Walking on the beach is an experience but I made it without repercussions.

All in all have I new faith in the replacement knee and ROM is around 100+ mark. :yay:
 
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maggie may, for the kind words.
 
Thanks bottomshollow I'm really chuffed. I haven't been doing exercises as such just day to day living and suddenly there is an improvement I haven't noticed before. My OH noticed the bend before I did.!
 
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