Hola ALL: 12 weeks post RTKR! Using cane less (about 30% now) but tired by the time Friday rolls around from work week (returned to wrk @ 7.5 week).
Work is going well, walking more and more sans cane - using it now mostly for the extended walks down longer hallways. Total TKR healing takes time and I'm ok with that...
... At weeks end when too exhausted, I still opt to roll about my home here and there using my four-wheeler. Then back to work less cane.
It all balances out.
I find I am strongest in 9AM thru about 3PM. Evenings are when my knee reminds me it's
not done healing! I'm able to lift and carry more, but still must consider weight level when shopping.
FINALLY, my incision (glued option) is starting to fully heal/ flatten, and is less red and painful. The 12th week must be the charm for that!
I just completed 13 full PT sessions which I opted to spread out to once a week towards the end.
My ADL's (Activities of Daily Life) replacing some of what I was doing during PT sessions allowed that. The other PT-like exercises I continue are either in bed or at the gym. I do
some weight training but very measured, and I'd done some of that pre-TKR. I mostly peddle - increasing my levels.
I look forward to spring so as to get out and walk outside. Drinking more water to help with weight loss. I've found that drinking water from those oz. marked bottles helps me monitor my intake and set benchmarks for success!
I had a few re-bouts of with my ole'
friend 'insomnia'
recently, but working on that by way of mild sleep aids and getting into bed early!
Thank you for all of your support and feedback. I'm paying it forward to help, and educate others as I can.