Macknit
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Hello everyone, I had my RTKR on Tuesday, September 3rd and did pretty well for the first 10 days; I was so busy with adhering to short walks, gentle PT exercises and helping my dear husband be patient with me , that I read everyone's postings...but forgot to start mine! Might be the pain medication?? I was really feeling pretty good, though I never felt like 10 mg Oxycodone had completely erased the pain, until the 5th day, I could finally feel complete relief!
Unfortunately, I then had my 4th PT session (I've been working with this clinic and only one PT for my back for the past 3.5 years) and for the first time ever my wonderful PT pushed a little too hard to get flexion. I told her and she backed off, but boy do I feel it today! I can tell you, like so many have said, that any pain does mean take a break!!! I have read through all the recovery information and most of my questions have been answered and number wise I'm not worried because my flexion is up to 101 (without pain...) I haven't been able to get 0 degrees extension though...is this fairly common, where one bend direction does fine and the other lags? I also have a few questions specifically about my R IT Band which is very, very tight (and was pre-surgery) but now sends zingers up to the R hip, which literally causes me to jump!! Is this part of the recovery also?
Lastly, I'm wondering about the Doctor Lounge cushion....so far I prop 3 pillows at night in my bed, but the slowly shift as the night goes on, that doesn't feel too good.... I'm wondering if the pillow (shown in the items list of things possibly needed) is worth the investment. This is my first joint replacement, and, most likely I can use it in the future!
Thanks everyone, I really have enjoyed reading through ALL of the recovery forums!
Unfortunately, I then had my 4th PT session (I've been working with this clinic and only one PT for my back for the past 3.5 years) and for the first time ever my wonderful PT pushed a little too hard to get flexion. I told her and she backed off, but boy do I feel it today! I can tell you, like so many have said, that any pain does mean take a break!!! I have read through all the recovery information and most of my questions have been answered and number wise I'm not worried because my flexion is up to 101 (without pain...) I haven't been able to get 0 degrees extension though...is this fairly common, where one bend direction does fine and the other lags? I also have a few questions specifically about my R IT Band which is very, very tight (and was pre-surgery) but now sends zingers up to the R hip, which literally causes me to jump!! Is this part of the recovery also?
Lastly, I'm wondering about the Doctor Lounge cushion....so far I prop 3 pillows at night in my bed, but the slowly shift as the night goes on, that doesn't feel too good.... I'm wondering if the pillow (shown in the items list of things possibly needed) is worth the investment. This is my first joint replacement, and, most likely I can use it in the future!
Thanks everyone, I really have enjoyed reading through ALL of the recovery forums!