MrsJW
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- Joined
- Jul 9, 2021
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- United Kingdom
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Hello again. I am day 12 post op now. In some ways I am feeling a lot better. I am walking better (still using the crutches) but my knee does ache and swell after a few minutes of walking or even standing. I have seen a little improvement with the physio too. I couldn’t do any of the exercises at first and now I can (nowhere near 30 reps though). I have noticed some numbness on my knee and a tingling pins and needles sensation. Is that normal? Also still struggling to bend it, can’t get near 90 degrees yet.
The worst thing is lack of sleep though. I have started to dread bedtime. I can’t get comfortable and manage only about 2 hours of sleep followed by probably 2 hours if wakefulness.I think I slept for a total of 3.5 hours last night. I have managed a nap today but the sleep situation is really starting to get me down. I am frightened of sleeping on my side in case I damage my knee. Has anyone any tips? Thank you xx
The worst thing is lack of sleep though. I have started to dread bedtime. I can’t get comfortable and manage only about 2 hours of sleep followed by probably 2 hours if wakefulness.I think I slept for a total of 3.5 hours last night. I have managed a nap today but the sleep situation is really starting to get me down. I am frightened of sleeping on my side in case I damage my knee. Has anyone any tips? Thank you xx