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TKR From Difficult Moment to Some Positive Moments

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What do you guys think about continuing or stopping the PT? I wonder if at this point it is doing more harm than good? should I go see the doctor and get his opinion? I am uncomfortable during the exercises too, I used to be in such good shape, now I feel like I am going backwards....maybe I am better off going to a gym and doing bike and stretches?
 
Patience, Karen.....patience! You will be back in shape again, but you must allow your body to heal first before you can begin any strength training.
 
Karen, I only see physio once every 3 weeks and just do exercises on my own and i'm getting there. You will too.
 
I know how difficult the cabin fever is for some of us who like to go, go, go. One of our local service clubs provides free wheel chairs for as long as you need them. My husband picked one up and took me everywhere - to the mall, to the grandkids games, groceries, walks etc. I only had it for six weeks or so, but what a help. It took some getting used to being in the chair (that pride thing) but I think is does one good to see and feel what it is like to be handicapped. I wouldn't trade that experience. Good luck.
 
Thanks. I do have bands, a stationary bike, light weights, a stepper, etc. I could probably do exercises at home, and join a local gym shortly. Would be like $100 cheaper a month too, and my knee would not be so aggrevated by the young cute guys at PT bending it every Friday like it is a competition....
 
Ah, Ha! now we know why you tolerate the aggressive PT--young, cute guys! :th_heehee:
 
Truth be told, lol! The eye candy at PT makes the time go by faster. With not much going on in my days lately, it is kinda fun to get out of the house and hang out there for a few hours a week. But joking aside, I think all the aggressive PT back fired. I don't know....
 
Aggressive PT is almost always a bad idea. Even with eye candy. You need to approach your activity differently if you're still at it. GENTLE!!! No pain!!!
 
I had my BTKR on the 8th of November; I started out patient PT a little before Christmas of that year, and I went to out-patient PT twice a week through March. I would also do gentle stretching and bike riding at the gym, too.

Everybody is correct, though---it takes a great deal of patience. These issues take some time to resolve themselves, and I would pace myself with the PT.

The harder you work, the more behind you will get---and that definitely leads to frustration!
 
Yeah, I discovered the hard way and by trial and error that too hard is a very bad thing. I have a session tomorrow and will go, but need to tell them it really hurts and I need to take it easy, regardless of how many comments they make. This is no fun, it feels like I fell hard on my knee off my bike or something.
 
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Yeah, I discovered the hard way and by trial and error that too hard is a very bad thing. I have a session tomorrow and will go, but need to tell them it really hurts and I need to take it easy, regardless of how many comments they make. This is no fun, it feels like I fell hard on my knee off my bike or something.
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That is the ticket! You need to be your own advocate! I was talking the weekend to a friend of my brother's who is a PA---and he helps with TKR's---he also said that some PT's do not understand the difference between "athletic" recoveries and TKR recoveries---that you should take it gently and not be in pain---to the point of discomfort and no further.

Too many PT's do not know the difference, and we think that they know what they are doing. A PT who is well-versed in a TKR rehab should never make comments or push you past where you want to or should go.

Remember, it is your body; it is your recovery---they are there to assist you and to guide you, but if they are giving you the wrong advice or guidance, well, it is time to find the right person for the job.
 
Yes, great advice, thanks. I spoke to them at PT again, and they adjusted all my exercises and said no more weights and only balancing exercises, to increase strength. I feel a little better today. The weather is sssoo nice here, and I am trying to get my head around returning to work in two weeks, and facing a summer of likely being so tired when I get home from work I will barely feed my son and I and make it to bed. I cannot wait until this is more behind me.....
 
Thanks. Some days I do not know how I am going to get through the remainder of recovery, with work and my active 14 year old, being single, etc. But then tonight was my son's chorus concert, and he had three solos, vocal and two on the electric guitar. And next year he goes to high school. This is one special child, and I cannot wait until my knee is mended and I can get on with enjoying it all....
 
Ah, Karen, you will get through this recovery because there really is nothing else you can do. And it will get BETTER!

I know you were a proud mom tonight at your son's concert. He certainly sounds like a "special" young man.

Take care of yourself and keep us posted. We care.
 
So Big Moment in PT today.....I guess I lost track of how long I have been in PT...I reached my 7th week, and the Director did an assessment with me. He recommended since I only have 5 more sessions left under my benefits for the year, that I am ok to stop the PT, and made sure I understood how to do it all on my own. I am going to see one of their trainers once a week and join a gym soon, just for eliptical, etc. I am the kind of person that never works out at home, I get to sidetracked.
 
One question, in July it will be about 14 weeks post op. My friends want to do a girls week end away in Rhode Island which is about a 4 hours drive, and could be a fair amount of walking. Do you think I will be able to handle a whole week end by then? Mentally I am dying for the getaway but do not want to be a pill and ruin it for others, or be miserable myself....
 
Karen, what do you think? Do you think you're up to the 4 hour drive and whatever walking there will be? I mean you've been working, doing all the other things at home, and PT. So what's difference as far as activity goes?

Maybe this is just the thing you need most---a complete get away with girl friends (the best kind) a complete change of scenery. This might just do wonders for you psychologically. But the decision is yours---none of us can make it for you. Just be sure your friends understand your limitations---they can probably work with that.

Take care, keep us posted, we care.
 
I would do it---I would most likely stop and walk a little bit about every hour of the drive---it might make you feel a little better.

You will be far enough along after surgery that you should be able to do this without any serious problems---maybe a little stiffness, but then, you know to listen to your body.

At 14 weeks, you will be over three months post-op---and you have to ask yourself, "what did I have this done for?" Answer: "To enjoy my live more, right?" Then go and enjoy yourself.
 
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