TKR Legs feel weak and. tired!

[GibsonGirl1948]

Thanks so much for the responses. Oh my! BERALC has especially given me much to process. Would you believe that after feeling so "unwell" yesterday, napping all day and sleeping the entire night, I woke this morning feeling well and ready to have a good day! I'm thinking that I can expect some difficult days but I must try to reason that a new day will dawn. If I feel ill I must do what I need to do and if that means rest and do nothing, then so be it. I truly hope my post and the responses will encourage and help others. I am so grateful to all of you.

 

[Andypandy]

@GibsonGirl1948 yes, I believe what you're experiencing is the post op blues. Horrid feeling, just want to shut everything out and be back to normal. Acceptance is definitely what you have to come to terms with, and although it doesn't make everything rosy, it really is a start. On a bad day, treat yourself to whatever will help you and if you miss out the exercises, there's tomorrow when I am sure you'll feel stronger. This is a strange journey but remember how you were before the op and very soon she'll be back. Wish you well x

 

[beralc]

@GibsonGirl1948 aah lovely to hear about your sleep makes such a difference doesn’t it. I think when it comes to our own recoveries we’re probably a lot harder on ourselves than we would be with others. So yes if you need a rest day then that’s clearly what you need

 

[Layla]

Supportive, Insightful, Inspirational and Encouraging. # 20
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