Welcome to BoneSmart. Thanks for joining us! So sorry to read of the pain, fatigue and discouragement you’re feeling. Sending a warm hug your way.
I’ll congratulate you on your new knee even though you’re most likely cursing the entire process right now. You will begin to notice progress slowly, but surely. Some have a rougher start than others, but there are plenty here who understand and can sympathize. Try to take it one day at a time, doing all you’ve been advised through the Recovery Guidelines and helpful hints from those who‘ve been there, done that. It Will Get Better.
You will sleep. When you’re feeling miserable because you’re not able to drift off, watch tv, read, come to the forum, lights never go out here. You can visit the Social Room and read threads there, it may serve as a pleasant distraction and could even bring on
some Z’s
https://bonesmart.org/forum/view/social-room.11/
What really helped me was to focus on progress weekly only. If you do it daily, you’re setting yourself up for a big let down. Pick a day of the week, I chose the weekend and reflect back on the progress you realize you’ve made, whether it’s less meds, less pain, more sleep, better appetite, improved mood...whatever. Its all positive and you’ll find something, so cling to that.
One of my favorite recovery reminders -
Re-read Post Op Blues from the Recovery Guidelines and understand its only temporary, reminding yourself of that often.
Brighter days are on their way....truly they are
I hope today is one of them!
@rmc@1021