Hi everyone, havent been on for awhile. I had a small setback because there was an inflamed , raised area oozing some at the bottom of my incision line. It caused more swelling in general and impacted pt which needed to be cancelled for awhile. Dr put me on antibiotic for ten days. He thought it was a suture that somehow caused a reaction. He never did anything to remove the stitch and it seems better now far less tender. Just a little red and he feels it will resolve on its own from here.
I am starting pt on monday. Looking forward to it and hope they are gentle. I am about 6 weeks post op. My issue is that my knee still hurts, especially the inner aspect. I walk with a cane but it hurts to stand for very long. Walking also does not feel very good yet and no part of me desires to go for a long walk even though I love walking and being active. I am still taking strong pain med but they want me to wean off of it. Am still icing and elevating. What works for you at 6 weeks post op? I am frustrated that my comfort level is not better and the right knee wakes me up at night . Is this normal for my stage of recovery?