TKR Nana Moon's Shiny New Second Knee

[chestnc]

My dear Ann, @Nana moon 27, many best wishes and loads of prayers being sent your way. Hoping for an easy speedy recovery for you. Thinking of you!!

 

[SuperSnapper]

@Nana moon 27 Best of luck with your operation today xxx

 

[Ellejay]

@Nana moon 27 Best of luck and lots of love. Thinking of you xxxLyn

 

[mamazipp]

Best wishes on your soon to be new knee.

 

[Pumpkin]

Sending positive thoughts your way. Looking forward to seeing you post op report.


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[KarriB]

Hoping this one is it for you, Ann! You are one brave lady!

 

[newlybionic]

I hope all goes well withe this surgery and you are feeling better soon.

 

[Kansas Teacher]

Hope all went well. I'll be waiting word on a successful surgery!

 

[uva55]

Wishing all the best with your surgery!!!

 

[Pumpkin]

Ann,
Let us know how you are doing when you have a chance.

 

[Nana moon 27]

Hi all

I'm ok. Op was a success. Have walked with the frame, sat in a chair for a few hours. The leg is sore but well managed with pain relief.

I have to go now but will keep you updated.

All my love
Nana Moon xxx

 

[Pumpkin]

, Happy to hear from you that all is well!

 

[Nana moon 27]

Thanks. I have been catheterised. I will be glad when I can go myself. I'm a it medded up but all is fine xxxxx

 

[newlybionic]

I'm glad your surgery is over and it has gone well.

 

[uva55]

That's great that you are doing well...wishing you a smooth recovery

 

[Jamie]

Ann, so happy to hear you've made it through this surgery just fine. Girl, I'm SO proud of you for standing up to the gal who was trying to reschedule you. You have this assertive thing down pat! Good job!!

And now hopefully you'll be able to really recover and get going with that wonderful life you have ahead of you.

 

[Celle]

Glad to hear it is done, Ann.

Here is the recovery reading list again. I know you know most of this, but a reminder won't hurt.
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 (PT) - to do it to you. exercise only gently
- 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 lie 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
Swollen and stiff knee: what causes it?
Energy drain for TKRs

Myth busting: no pain, no gain
Activity progression for TKRs
Heel slides and how to do them

Extension: how to estimate it and ways to improve it
Elevation is the key
Ice to control pain and swelling

Healing: how long does it take?
Chart representation of TKR recovery
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?

Best wishes.

 

[lovetocookandsew]

So glad to hear it's all behind you. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

 

[Ellejay]

Thinking of you, best wishes xx

 

[SuperSnapper]

Take care, Ann. Keep smiling and I hope you will soon be feeling much better.

Mary x