Spex10
post-grad
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Sadly we had to have the bath taken out. However, recovering from this latest TKR, just having a walk in shower has been great. It really had been a worrying palaver trying to manage before that by balancing on a bath board etc.
I noticed what was said about the likelihood that people who didn't have problems not posting. I have now had both knees replaced The first time wasn't great. However, in time it was OK and I apprehensively approached my second one. Well its been unbelievably different and sooooo much better. I was confident enough to refuse all opiates, tell PT exactly what I wasn't going to do, and set about my rehab myself. Main points:
Paracetamol only.
Look on sleeping as a 24 hour matter ie if the naps add up to about 7 hours out of 24 that's fine. Doesn't matter when they happen.
Absolutely no forcing on knee by anyone. Keep moving. Even if it's just about the house, don't sit for longer than an hour at a time or less.
Eat a good mixed diet and drink lots of water.
Well that's what has helped me. Good luck.
I noticed what was said about the likelihood that people who didn't have problems not posting. I have now had both knees replaced The first time wasn't great. However, in time it was OK and I apprehensively approached my second one. Well its been unbelievably different and sooooo much better. I was confident enough to refuse all opiates, tell PT exactly what I wasn't going to do, and set about my rehab myself. Main points:
Paracetamol only.
Look on sleeping as a 24 hour matter ie if the naps add up to about 7 hours out of 24 that's fine. Doesn't matter when they happen.
Absolutely no forcing on knee by anyone. Keep moving. Even if it's just about the house, don't sit for longer than an hour at a time or less.
Eat a good mixed diet and drink lots of water.
Well that's what has helped me. Good luck.