Perry
junior member
I had both knees done on May 13th. Went though terrific pain, heavy meds, making me a mental wreck, leading to stomach problems leading to 40 pound weight loss and additional med treatment. Not to mention my doc failed to advise what would happen to my bowels and how to handle it leading to unbelievable distress.
In addition a lower right leg tendon was apparently damaged or twisted in my lower right leg during the surgery which goes insane with pain whenever I put the leg into a sitting 90 degree position. This merry go round of troubles and pain drove me to major distress and thoughts of suicide. Through the grace of God and my loving wife I held on and can now see some improvements and hope for an eventual good out come in the last several days.
My questions at this point ......
I have completely quit ALL the heavy drugs and cleared my mind and gut issues "somewhat" and take nothing except over the counter Motrin and sleeping pills now.
My knees are extremely stiff and burn, I cannot sleep at night because I cannot get into a comfortable position with them, so I am sleep deprived badly. I go to physical therapy 3 times a week. Am I and my complaints normal and in line with others experience?
Can I use heating pads on my knees for relief or does this compound the issue.?
Am I still to use always ice when they hurt and swell ?
I know all people say be patient, but the slow pace of recovery is very demoralizing. I would appreciate some others who are further along with some details of their experience.
Thank You
In addition a lower right leg tendon was apparently damaged or twisted in my lower right leg during the surgery which goes insane with pain whenever I put the leg into a sitting 90 degree position. This merry go round of troubles and pain drove me to major distress and thoughts of suicide. Through the grace of God and my loving wife I held on and can now see some improvements and hope for an eventual good out come in the last several days.
My questions at this point ......
I have completely quit ALL the heavy drugs and cleared my mind and gut issues "somewhat" and take nothing except over the counter Motrin and sleeping pills now.
My knees are extremely stiff and burn, I cannot sleep at night because I cannot get into a comfortable position with them, so I am sleep deprived badly. I go to physical therapy 3 times a week. Am I and my complaints normal and in line with others experience?
Can I use heating pads on my knees for relief or does this compound the issue.?
Am I still to use always ice when they hurt and swell ?
I know all people say be patient, but the slow pace of recovery is very demoralizing. I would appreciate some others who are further along with some details of their experience.
Thank You