kneereplacementdaughter
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My mom had knee replacement surgery 4 weeks ago (11/3) and is having such a difficult time with her recovery. She is working so very hard, but is not seeing much improvement and the pain seems to be getting worse. She is very discouraged because of her hard work. She has been going to outpatient therapy 3 times a week and the therapist mentioned that she thinks my mom may have to get a manipulation done on her knee because she is not progressing as much as they would like (she can bend it about 70 degrees - which is about where she was 2 weeks ago). It is so frustrating for my mom because she really is working very hard and is dealing with a lot of pain to see no improvement. My mom is also dealing with depression and anxiety because of this, which can be such a hard cycle to break out of, especially when she is not seeing a lot of hope for getting better.
I was online this morning looking for more information for her about what a knee manipulation involves when I found this forum. It seems like such an encouraging place. My question for all of you - is what can I and my dad do to help her recover? My dad is with her pretty much full time and I think he's doing a great job - he's completely out of his comfort zone with this I think, but he is really doing everything he knows to help. I'm about an hour away and working full time. I've been going out to visit about once or twice a week, but I probably won't get to see her for another week and a half. I do talk to her every day (when she's up to talking) and would like to know the best way to encourage her.
I definitely plan on directing her to this forum, hoping she will sign up and be able to get some support from all of you. Any suggestions you have for my dad and I will be greatly appreciated to!
Thank you!!
I was online this morning looking for more information for her about what a knee manipulation involves when I found this forum. It seems like such an encouraging place. My question for all of you - is what can I and my dad do to help her recover? My dad is with her pretty much full time and I think he's doing a great job - he's completely out of his comfort zone with this I think, but he is really doing everything he knows to help. I'm about an hour away and working full time. I've been going out to visit about once or twice a week, but I probably won't get to see her for another week and a half. I do talk to her every day (when she's up to talking) and would like to know the best way to encourage her.
I definitely plan on directing her to this forum, hoping she will sign up and be able to get some support from all of you. Any suggestions you have for my dad and I will be greatly appreciated to!
Thank you!!