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tiredwife
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@Minnie's knees She doesn't need to babesit yours, I just gave her a blue eyed beauty of her own!
madinana
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@tiredwife and @Minnie's knees I will gladly babysit him the more the merrier they clean house do dishes make beds and wait on me so almost feel like a queen but don't tell @new knee in June its a secret
madinana
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@Minnie's knees how are feeling today Just remember one day at a time, it is hard but its one more day closer to full recovery
gr82cu2
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Truer words have never been spoken! We all have to keep our eyes on the prize!
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Minnie's knees
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My leg is turning colors today with bruising.
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gr82cu2
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Unfortunately the bruising will probably get worse before it gets better. Mine increased for probably 2 weeks and took 5-6 weeks to fade away. Considering they use a tourniquet you have to wonder how bad it would be if they didn't. 
I'm not sure what exactly is meant by "log leg". I guess I never had that? I hope the PT is able to help.
I'm not sure what exactly is meant by "log leg". I guess I never had that? I hope the PT is able to help.
tiredwife
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@Minnie's knees Log leg is very common, one moment you can't lift it then suddenly you will be able to! It will happen.
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Minnie's knees
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@gr82cu2 I can't lift my leg off the bed no matter how hard I try. Can't do straight leg raises. So I am having to use the immobilizer anytime I am weightbearing. Apparently my quad muscle hasn't woken up fully or something like that. PT said it usually only lasts a few days but sometimes a week or so. Guess I am one of the unlucky ones as I am at day 5 lol. It would be so much easier if it would just work.
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gr82cu2
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Awww, I'm sorry! That must be very frustrating and having to use the immobilizer is the pits. I only had to use mine a couple of times in the hospital until the PT was sure my leg was stable and would hold my weight. I hope it gets better for you very soon and your PT is able to do something to encourage it along.
Oh my......I can't believe we let you go this long without your very own reading list!!!! We're falling down on the job! Here ya go.....happy reading! Be sure and ask any questions that come up. We're here for you.
First are the BoneSmart mantras ....
- rest, elevate, ice and take your pain meds by the clock
- if it hurts, don't do it and don't allow anyone - especially a physiotherapist - to do it to you
- if your leg swells more or gets stiffer in the 24 hours after doing it, don't do it again
- if you won't die if it's not done, don't do it
- never stand when you can sit, never sit when you can lie down, never stay awake when you can go to sleep!
- be active as much as you need to be but not more than is necessary, meaning so much that you end up being in pain, exhausted or desperate to sit down or lay down!
Next is a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) thread.
And here are some very crucial articles
The importance of managing pain after a TKR and the pain chart
Myth busting: no pain, no gain
Swollen and stiff knee: what causes it?
Activity progression for TKRs
Healing: how long does it take?
Chart representation of TKR recovery
Energy drain for TKRs
Elevation is the key
Ice to control pain and swelling
Home physio (PT) and activity progress: suggestions
Myth busting: the "window of opportunity" in TKR
Myth busting: on getting addicted to pain meds
Post op blues is a reality - be prepared for it
Sleep deprivation is pretty much inevitable - but what causes it?
And finally some wise words from members who have shared their experiences ...
Where are you in recovery?? (TKR)
Five “P’s” of knee recovery
TKR: work “smarter” and not “harder”
Recovering a knee - from one who knows!
It's never too late to get more ROM!
It's worth the wait for ROM
First are the BoneSmart mantras ....
- rest, elevate, ice and take your pain meds by the clock
- if it hurts, don't do it and don't allow anyone - especially a physiotherapist - to do it to you
- if your leg swells more or gets stiffer in the 24 hours after doing it, don't do it again
- if you won't die if it's not done, don't do it
- never stand when you can sit, never sit when you can lie down, never stay awake when you can go to sleep!
- be active as much as you need to be but not more than is necessary, meaning so much that you end up being in pain, exhausted or desperate to sit down or lay down!
Next is a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) thread.
And here are some very crucial articles
The importance of managing pain after a TKR and the pain chart
Myth busting: no pain, no gain
Swollen and stiff knee: what causes it?
Activity progression for TKRs
Healing: how long does it take?
Chart representation of TKR recovery
Energy drain for TKRs
Elevation is the key
Ice to control pain and swelling
Home physio (PT) and activity progress: suggestions
Myth busting: the "window of opportunity" in TKR
Myth busting: on getting addicted to pain meds
Post op blues is a reality - be prepared for it
Sleep deprivation is pretty much inevitable - but what causes it?
And finally some wise words from members who have shared their experiences ...
Where are you in recovery?? (TKR)
Five “P’s” of knee recovery
TKR: work “smarter” and not “harder”
Recovering a knee - from one who knows!
It's never too late to get more ROM!
It's worth the wait for ROM
marmora
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Kathy @Minnie's knees
Sorry to hear about your difficulties in lifting your leg off the bed.
Don't know what an immobiliser is, but if you need to use it for awhile longer it will make that task more easier for you.
It's only day 5/6 for you, so it will come.
Cathie
Sorry to hear about your difficulties in lifting your leg off the bed.
Don't know what an immobiliser is, but if you need to use it for awhile longer it will make that task more easier for you.
It's only day 5/6 for you, so it will come.
Cathie
chestnc
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Oh my @Minnie's knees, I am so sorry to hear about your leg log. I hope that with PT you will be able to increase the mobility. Just keep in mind as my mom would say "this too shall pass". Sending you well wishes. 
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Minnie's knees
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@marmora the immobilizer is a soft brace that goes from ankle to thigh and keeps the knee stable when I am weight bearing. It is for safety until my quad muscle re-engages to stabilize the knee. It is inconvenient to put it on and take it off each time I need to get up as it requires someone to help me.
@chestnc Thank you and you are right, this too shall pass. I just hope it hurries up lol.
@chestnc Thank you and you are right, this too shall pass. I just hope it hurries up lol.
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marmora
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Kathy @Minnie's knees
Thank you for explaining what The Immobiliser was.
Thought as much, as I wore one in college for about 6 months after a knee injury, but only during the day.
Really what every college girl wanted to wear during the height of the mini skirt fashion !
It came off at night, so when you said that you slept with in on, I though it might be a type of CPM unit that worked throughout the night.
Take care and may today be better than yesterday and tomorrow even better for you.
Cathie
Thank you for explaining what The Immobiliser was.
Thought as much, as I wore one in college for about 6 months after a knee injury, but only during the day.
Really what every college girl wanted to wear during the height of the mini skirt fashion !
It came off at night, so when you said that you slept with in on, I though it might be a type of CPM unit that worked throughout the night.
Take care and may today be better than yesterday and tomorrow even better for you.
Cathie
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Paisleydoll
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I know log leg! It took a good week for my quad muscles to "wake up", and it was the most incredibly frustrating feeling. I swear I spent more time staring at my leg doing the whole 'Jedi mind trick' thing and telling it it WOULD move! I was beginning to swear it would never move again, and think I cried when it finally did.
tiredwife
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@Minnie's knees Hubby had it with his left knee. He didn't have to wear anything on his leg. One day he just lifted it and surprised us both!
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Minnie's knees
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@Paisleydoll Thank you for visiting my thread. Your post describes exactly how I feel. I try not to think about as it feels like that watched pot that won't boil. As @tiredwife said I know it will happen one day and I will probably cry tears of joy when it does.
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