Become an Insider

TKR May I have some cheese with that whine?

you are doing great! That is an awesome report and it sounds like your OS is right on the mark!

Please keep posting these great reports---the sleep issues are troubling, and getting a good night's sleep is a big, big, victory!
 
I'm glad you got some good sleep and hope it continues. I am so grateful any night I get 4 hours in a row, can't imagine 6. Enjoy your weekend before going back to work. Sounds like you won't have time to think about your knees once you get there.
 
Ready & Becca

I hope you begin to get some sleep soon! :zzz: You are also coming close to going back to work. I am fortunate that my OS is giving me a release for reduced hours for work (max 5 hours). I don't think I would be able to work a full 8 hours which is actually 9 hours since we are required to take a 1 hour lunch if we work 8 hours. Now that I think about it my day would be 10.75 hours long with the drive included if I had to go back full time. :gaah:

Off to PT for my morning physical torture!!! :thud: Have a great day all!:flwrysmile:
 
daughter stalker


Good luck at PT; maybe it won't be so bad!:heehee: Hope you have a great day!

I went to bed at 9 p.m., had one potty break, then slept like a log until 6 a.m. :sleep: Wow! I am a new woman!

Becca
 
DS,
Good luck on your return to work. The reduced schedule should definitely help.
See if there is some way you can ice your knee at work, like during lunch. That helped me alot, and I still do it.

Roger
 
Hello d.s,
I am also planning to go back to work aug.19. :egypdance: I feel I have the best job for after a knee
Replacement. I work p.t for the school dept. 7-11pm. I am by my self, I can ice & sit when I want.
I am the only woman on the night crew....my husband & the rest of the guys would help me with
Anything I need.
My question to you is about stamina....after recovering for 2 months I feel I am still weak.
I'm thinking about going in this Sunday & going thru the motions.
Any other suggestions ?
Thank you for your help,
Diana...June sunbeams :SUNsmile: .....going back to work :happydance:
 
new knee in June

Do you think you will be ready on August 19th? I've been working up to the stamina thing. I have been doing more around the house and driving more. I have been running some errands for about the last four weeks. I started out small. The errands have become longer and more numerous the closer to work I am getting. You may want to try doing more. I don't know your situation.

I also have a 13 year old that I drive around. You know, Mom's Taxi Service. :wink: The 13 year old allowed me to start back part time after two weeks of lying down on the job. :heehee: I dealt with her part time until last week when I was placed back on full time status. Ugh! That has helped me build up stamina. This week she wanted to join the gym with me. I had to be with her at the gym since she is only 13 years old. While I was there I decided to do some cardio and other things that my PT has gotten on to me about. I though I was helping my knee, but my PT only wants me to do cardio when I go for now. :what: Today my PT said that I did too much last night. :no-fin:

I hope you build up your stamina soon. Start with little things and build from there.

Take care:flwrysmile:
 
SFBaySailor

I can ice and prop at work and will be doing so. Thank you! :flwrysmile:

Becca

I am so glad to hear that you finally got some well needed rest! Good for you!

I got fussed at for doing the weight machines last night at the gym. :snork: I was not able to do my normal amount on the machines today at PT and confessed to her that I had done cardio (bike) and some machines last night. PT told me to only do cardio for now. She spent 30 minutes massaging my hamstrings and quads. It ouched a little. She worked out many, many knots that were in my muscles. I feel so much better now! :happydance:

Y'all have a great day and a wonderful weekend!:flwrysmile:
 
Hello Ds,
Thank you for answering my post :) you've had knee problems for a long time, I hope your recovery
Is going well.
I had ltkr June 3,2013, we are both June sun beams :SUNsmile: my replacement was due to a car accident
In 1977. For a long time I did fine...10years ago I had an osteotomy, June 3 I had screws & plates removed &
Replacement in same surgery. The removal of the plates & screws took my mind off the replacement. :groan:
(So painful)
I will try your idea about doing more & getting out :dancy:
I will stay out of the gym for awhile :heehee:
Again, thank you for your suggestions......
Diana :flwrysmile:
 
daughter stalker You know, you just spread a little sunshine everywhere. You are such an encouragement to us all. THANKS!

I can totally relate to Mom's Taxi Service. Like you, I was forced back into service after a few weeks, but only light duty as I also have a 16 yr. old who picked up the slack. Teens are a different kind of "busy" than the baby, toddler, or grade school years. It's of our own doing, I know, but as one mom who I highly respect told me, "keep 'em busy or they'll find trouble." I love my kids and have enjoyed each stage, but I think the teen years have been my favorite so far. Of course, it ain't over...
 
Ready aw shucks! :blush: Thank you! :happydance: You are also a ray of sunshine :SUNsmile: and filled with encouragement! I enjoy your posts. :yes:
 
daughter stalker

So glad you had a good experience at PT today. It does feel great when you get a massage; it is amazing the difference it makes!:) I hope you have a lovely night's sleep :sleep: and a great weekend in anticipation of Monday! Can't wait to hear how it goes!

Becca
 
Okay...20 minutes on the exercise bike today at the gym. :bicycle1: Came home to ice and elevate! No other weight machines. See :shocked: I can listen! :heehee: Feeling good today. I have to keep moving though.

Have a wonderful Saturday :flwrysmile:
 
Josephine what to you think about using IF? I have a TENS/IF unit I purchased after my last arthroscopy. I have this unit broken link removed: https://www.tensnet.com/InTENSity-IF-Combo-TENS-IF.html It seems to help but want to know what you think.
 
I've never heard of that before so cannot comment but it looks good!
 
Hope you get a good night's sleep and are ready for your first day back. Be honest with everyone there and make sure they know you are just beginning recovery and not fully recovered just because you are at work!
 
Carolina girl yes it does make me kinda groggy the next day. I have a hard time falling asleep now taking it. Is anyone else having trouble falling asleep while taking Tramadol or any other pain killer? Since I am going to work tomorrow for the first time since TKR I decided to take something stronger so that I could get a good night's rest, but no...I am having the same problem when I took a Nocor tonight. Am I just weird? I don't think it is anxiety. I now feel okay about going back. Why can't I fall asleep after taking pain medication? It worked before I stopped taking them July 1st and the first night I took the Tramadol the other night. AAARRRGGGFFF!!! :headbang: :headbang:

I don't know what I can take to fall asleep. :hairpulling:
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Active Antimicrobial Hydrogel

Staff online

Members online

Total: 2,413 (members: 4, guests: 2,409)

Latest posts

Back
Top Bottom