Revision TKR Four Months Out and Still Can't Walk

[Mensamama]

True. I can do virtually nothing as, when I am upright with my walker, I am basically balancing on one leg! My toe touches the floor for a bit of stability, but I can't put weight on it. Thanks! In the meantime, loving my snuggly blankies!

 

[sistersinhim]

I had my tkr in June and froze all that summer, and I'm in Virginia, a hot summer area! I think the icing also makes us colder. I bought a heater throw that really helped.

 

[Jockette]

I was also very cold for months after this surgery, and so was my friend. We were both usually overly warm before the surgery. I think its pretty common.

 

[TKA2023Feb8]

I really appreciate your experiences. I had found nothing else that seems so similar to my condition, and both of us 66. It reminds of a saying; something like "people often mislabel someone as a cynic, when they are just someone who sees things clearly"

I am 11 weeks now, still on crutches and any tiny exercise or even being on my feet for 30 minutes causes me pain for 2 days.

I tested negative for infection last week. I know it's stupid, but I was almost hoping it was positive in order to get a definitive diagnosis.

Like you, I have been on serious painkillers the whole time, but now every painkiller including even a simple tylenol gives me a rebound headache that lasts all day (better ID'd as medication overuse headache), a big problem.

Best wishes for your surgery and recovery, please keep us informed.

 

[WFD]

I tested negative for infection last week. I know it's stupid, but I was almost hoping it was positive in order to get a definitive diagnosis

It’s not stupid. I’ve been there too. At least there would be a definitive cause that could then be addressed.

 

[Peter Mac]

My experience over the years with CPM use has been 100% positive if used properly. I always started on a low degrees and worked up slowly though. I've noticed some PT's encourage too rapid of increases in the degrees every week though.

 

[Layla]

Hello @Mensamama
I am wondering if you had your revision as scheduled on May 15th?
If so, I do hope you’re doing well. Please update us as time allows. We’d love to hear from you.
Wishing you only the best!

 

[Layla]

Best Wishes for tomorrow!
Let us know how you’re doing once you’re settled in back home.
Hope to hear from you soon!
@Mensamama

 

[Layla]

We’re missing you and would love to know how you’re doing.
Hope to hear from you soon!
A happy month of June to you!
@Mensamama