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Hi Karen, everything you've done for your recovery is remarkable, especially that you have to go about it alone. As for family conflicts, rest assured that I and probably the rest of the world come from dysfunctional families. Except for our BoneSmart family of course!! I really like what Jamie said in her reply to you because it's terrific advice for me as well.
<<One thing I can recommend if you find yourself tired a lot and that is to stop or cut way back on any exercise program for a while. You are still healing and the activity of your daily life is usually more than enough to keep things loosened up. You could still do some stretches, but otherwise right now you really don't need much of a formal exercise program. Save that for the 6-month point and beyond.>> Keep up the great work Karen. Soon I hope to be doing as well as you! :SUNsmile: mg
 
Thanks! And it is good to know other people have dysfunctional families, except for here, lol. I definitely have to cut back on exercising/gym. Going to the office 3x a week for 11 hour days, plus running around with my son is enough! I am finding I am really really sore, and it feels like deep muscle/bone sore. Heating pad helps. I was debating seeing the doctor for an Rx, I am just taking advil/tylenol combo and by the end of the day my knee/leg is yowling.
Oh, and when it rains it pours! I got a call from a headhunter, and got an interview for a great role that would be a step up. I went on Tuesday, and they want me to come back and meet with more people! I am excited but OMG does the timing stink. Life sure does not slow down just because our knees want to! I think I am doing too much and I worry I am causing damage, or if this just a case of too much too soon, and this too shall pass.
 
Hello Karen, yes it sounds like the job and your son are enough right now. I would probably drop the gym until I felt better. I hope things continue to improve for you! One thing I have learned the hard way is if you are on Celebrex, don't take Motrin/Advil!
 
Hi PooShay,
Dating is taking a back burner at the moment. I just need to get through the next couple of weeks at work, then can focus again on that:)

Roy Gardiner - I am not sure why you felt the need to pick apart my whole post. Really not necessary and kind of defeats the purpose of why people come to this community to post, and why I think this group of people is so special, because of the continued support. Good luck with whatever your situation is, but please don't respond to my posts again.
 
A set of comments and a joke; no offence intended, please accept my apologies. Posts now deleted.
 
Ok, perhaps a misunderstanding.

So...my TKR knee has been feeling unstable and I find it is buckling a lot and I am losing footage. Is that normal? Should I try more PT? I am still so sore and feeling stiff too. I am going to try and get on the stationary bike more. Been going to the pool a few times a week too. But I need to clone myself so I can cut back on errands and just general running around. My son leaves for sleep away camp Sunday for one week. I will miss him terribly but plan on catching up on some rest after my long days at the office.....Hope all is well with you all!
 
Karen, I feel like your problems are from pushing too hard too soon. I suggest you do cut back and see if things improve. Then if they don't maybe a trip to your surgeon would be a good idea. I'm going to tag Josephine so that she can comment. Josephine;
 
Onestepatatime said:
Roy Gardiner - I am not sure why you felt the need to pick apart my whole post. Good luck with whatever your situation is, but please don't respond to my posts again.
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Oh dear! I do this all the time - I do hope you're not going to tell me to go away! :wink: :heehee:
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I definitely have to cut back on exercising/gym. Going to the office 3x a week for 11 hour days, plus running around with my son is enough! I am finding I am really really sore, and it feels like deep muscle/bone sore. Heating pad helps. I was debating seeing the doctor for an Rx, I am just taking advil/tylenol combo and by the end of the day my knee/leg is yowling.
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Onestepatatime said:
my TKR knee has been feeling unstable and I find it is buckling a lot and I am losing footage. Is that normal? Should I try more PT? I am still so sore and feeling stiff too. I am going to try and get on the stationary bike more. Been going to the pool a few times a week too. But I need to clone myself so I can cut back on errands and just general running around.
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My dear Karen, will you just look at those two posts? Let me list it all again ...

~ running around with son
~ errands and just general running around
~ going to the office 3x a week for 11 hour days (what? :yikes: )
~ exercising/gym
~ going to the pool a few times a week
~ and then you want to add stationary bike more?

Then you say you have
~ am finding I am really really sore, and it feels like deep muscle/bone sore
~ by the end of the day my knee/leg is yowling
~ my TKR knee has been feeling unstable
~ it is buckling a lot
~ I am losing footage

Do you see the cause an effect there? If you've been keeping up this pattern for all - or most - of these past 12 weeks, I don't wonder you are having problems. From personal experience, I know that I was still doing a fraction of that activity and struggling even with that.

I am going to suggest a remedy to you that might seem astounding but I really think will resolve a lot of these problems. For about three weeks minimum I want to you stop everything I've highlighted in blue. That's right - EVERYTHING! You see, I think the symptoms you are having are simply your knee/leg 'yowling' at you "Gimme a break - I need time to HEAL :tantrum:".

I know you can't stop looking after your son or running the household or going to work but all of this is more than enough exercise all on its own and you really don't need to do anything else.

Get that? Nothing - zip - nada.

Give your knee a rest from the intensive beating you've been subjecting it to on a daily basis and I think it will start to settle down and be more friendly! :wink:

Let me know how you get on.
 
Thank you Jaime and Josephine. And no, I would never tell you to go away, your advice is always sound and so appreciated. I am sure you are right. I think I am in denial about the fact I am going to need more time to heal. Oh and beginning 7/16 I am committed through work to train our national sales team on Interviewing and Selection. This will entail 3 classes consecutively, long days of facilitating, so I imagine I will walk in at night wanting nothing but ice packs and bed.
I really want to get back into shape, which is why I started to try to exercise. But you are right, I cannot sustain work, home life, and that.
Is the buckling of the knee normal? That had me worried.
 
Can these reponsibilities be postponed, Onestepatatime?
You really do need to put your health and your recovery first at this time I would think.
 
The buckling you are experiencing can be a result of you overworking your knee muscles and ligaments. They just can't take what you're dishing out and that's what Jo meant by saying they are rebelling. It's important that you listen to your body right now. It is a wonderful healing machine, but you have to pat attention to what it's telling you it needs from you.

You'll have plenty of time to get in shape and more once you're healed. This is not a time for multi-tasking. Healing is Priority Number One. Remember, you didn't get in this situation overnight and working your way out to a normal life again will not happen at warp speed either. Partner with your body....don't fight it!!!
 
You are all wise. I was wondering if the buckling is because I need to build my quad muscles more and am just weak. But....it is because they are rebelling. I am kind of stressed about the following week of my commitment to facilitate a week straight of training classes to our sales team at work. They asked me to commit when I was still out on disability and I was sure I would be perfectly fine by now. This is what I feel like now...:headbang::sos: which makes me want to do this....:cocktail:I feel like I need a daily coach because I am making a mess of navigating post the 3 month mark. Everyone expects me to be 100% and I just aint there yet. But I will cut out the gym etc. until I heal a bit more. The stationary bike does feel really good to do 20 min 2x a day. Helps the pain and stiffness.
 
If you find you absolutely must do that class, be assertive about your needs. You'll probably need a stool available up front to lean on or sit on whenever possible. Plan for frequent breaks where you can relax. Search out a place where you can stretch out....a restroom, lounge, etc. If nothing like that is available, bring your own folding lounge chair (one of the inexpensive ones for your lawn is all you need) and allow yourself a 10 minute break at least once in the morning and afternoon. At lunch, plan to spend the time resting, icing and elevating. Get on the BoneSmart cocktail of ibuprofen and Tyelnol for that whole week, no matter whether you feel that you need it or not. You will be the end of the week and you want the medicine in your system helping you BEFORE the need is there.

Think about how you feel during the day and you can probably come up with some additional things to do to help you get through the class. Don't worry about your students. They will understand. Find a way to set the stage for what you're going to do early on the first day....a little joke, some type of visual that ties knee replacements to what you're teaching, or maybe even a little something you give to each class member. If you can keep it light while getting the accommodations you need, you should be able to make it. Be sure to plan for several days OFF after that week. You will definitely need it!!!
 
Thank you for the nice response....I just wrote a whole response and hit post and it didnt send....
The class I am teaching is Interviewing And Selection. If I show up with a lawn chair and foot stools I will be the classic example of "What Not to do in an interview"....which maybe kind of amusing.
I am very upset I am given to back ups or assistance with this. Not realistic. Time for a new job myself....another topic for perhaps another board, lol.
So today I drove my son to his camp, two hour drive, walked the camp ground, got his bunk set up, and did not die when I got home. That is exciting, and in my book, progress!!!!!!
 
That is MAJOR progress!!! Good for you. Small steps forward and don't rush!
 
Hello! Have you had a chance to read BJ's and my posts over the past week? I have learned BIG time about taking steps toward getting better, but not jumping off the deep end! I'd swear that BJ and I could have run a marathon the way we were listing all the activities we were doing! :rotfl: (yes BJ, am dragging you right along with me!). Both of us have learned to slow down, one more than the other, but I refuse to say who that might be! :heehee:
 
Which threads are yours and BJ's? I will read through them. I am getting really frustrated with my knee's limitations now, and the swelling looks like a mellon on my knee. I don't know if this warrants a trip to the OS, to perhaps get an anti inflammatory Rx (and a lecture from him....lol)
 
Mine. Is called The Story of my Knees Part Thee

BJ's is BJ Macs Recovery :)
 
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