I am a November Nimble now!
- Thread starter mamato2
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Josephine
NURSE DIRECTOR EMERITA
Congratulations, mamato2! Here's some forward reading for you
Knee Recovery: The Guidelines
1. Don’t worry: Your body will heal all by itself. Relax, let it, don't try and hurry it, don’t worry about any symptoms now, they are almost certainly temporary
2. Control discomfort:
3. Do what you want to do BUT
4. PT or exercise can be useful BUT take note of these
5. At week 4 and after you should follow this
The Recovery articles:
The importance of managing pain after a TKR and the pain chart
Swollen and stiff knee: what causes it?
Energy drain for TKRs
Elevation is the key
Ice to control pain and swelling
Heel slides and how to do them properly
Chart representation of TKR recovery
Healing: how long does it take?
Post op blues is a reality - be prepared for it
Sleep deprivation is pretty much inevitable - but what causes it?
There are also some cautionary articles here
Myth busting: no pain, no gain
Myth busting: the "window of opportunity" in TKR
Myth busting: on getting addicted to pain meds
We try to keep the forum a positive and safe place for our members to talk about their questions or concerns and to report successes with their joint replacement surgery. While members may create as many threads as they like in a majority of BoneSmart's forums, we ask that each member have only one recovery thread. This policy makes it easier to go back and review history before providing advice.
Knee Recovery: The Guidelines
1. Don’t worry: Your body will heal all by itself. Relax, let it, don't try and hurry it, don’t worry about any symptoms now, they are almost certainly temporary
2. Control discomfort:
rest
elevate
ice
take your pain meds by prescription schedule (not when pain starts!)
don't overwork.
elevate
ice
take your pain meds by prescription schedule (not when pain starts!)
don't overwork.
a. If it hurts, don't do it and don't allow anyone - especially a physical therapist - to do it to you
b. If your leg swells more or gets stiffer in the 24 hours after doing it, don't do it again.
b. If your leg swells more or gets stiffer in the 24 hours after doing it, don't do it again.
5. At week 4 and after you should follow this
The Recovery articles:
The importance of managing pain after a TKR and the pain chart
Swollen and stiff knee: what causes it?
Energy drain for TKRs
Elevation is the key
Ice to control pain and swelling
Heel slides and how to do them properly
Chart representation of TKR recovery
Healing: how long does it take?
Post op blues is a reality - be prepared for it
Sleep deprivation is pretty much inevitable - but what causes it?
There are also some cautionary articles here
Myth busting: no pain, no gain
Myth busting: the "window of opportunity" in TKR
Myth busting: on getting addicted to pain meds
We try to keep the forum a positive and safe place for our members to talk about their questions or concerns and to report successes with their joint replacement surgery. While members may create as many threads as they like in a majority of BoneSmart's forums, we ask that each member have only one recovery thread. This policy makes it easier to go back and review history before providing advice.
grandma chris
graduate
grandma chris
graduate
It will be nice to have a buddy. I have been reading SusieShoes' and jBoles' recovery threads. They are so encouraging!
grandma chris
graduate
I don't know if this will work but it's worth a try. https://bonesmart.org/forum/threads/jans-new-knees-both-done-now.42404/
grandma chris
graduate
It's very encouraging. I had my right hip replaced at the end of January 2014 and that went well. I'm hoping the knee will go well too. I know it will be different and maybe harder. It comforts me to read successful journeys!
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mamato2
junior member
Would you want me to private message you my email address so we could get to know each other a bit better, or are you just comfortable sticking with the boards? Either is great!
grandma chris
graduate
I'm fine on the boards! I get so much good out of reading everyone's posts maybe someone will get something out of our convo. What is your first name? Mine is Chris (obviously!!) LOL
SusieShoes
Former BoneSmart staff member
Chances are you'll be talking about knees a lot anyway. Just throw a "knee" in here and there and no one will kick you off the island.
If you've read my thread, you've seen people talking about, well, nearly everything!
kmak81230
post-grad
I'll just be a week ahead of you two @mamato2 and @grandma chris - on the 13th -- this is my second rodeo so hopefully I'll be less stressed this time around. Looking forward to recovering with everyone.
grandma chris
graduate
Ohhh, that's so soon!! I'll be on the high seas on the 13th. Going on a cruise just before the surgery. I get back on the 18th surgery on the 20th! I'll be looking forward to your recovery thread.
CorgiLover
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grandma chris
graduate
Hi @kmak81230 and @CorgiLover , we will all be recovering at the same time. Nice to have company! We bought one of these to help with getting my muscles ready before surgery and to help with recovery. Amazon product ASIN B075JDLM3B
