TKR On The Recovery Side

[Mrty2019]

Ok good to know it isn’t just me.

 

[Jockette]

And just cold weather. My knee still even bothers me in the freezer section of the grocery store.

 

[Sara61]

Definitely, even my other knee notices the change in temperature.
I'm currently snuggled under a warm duvet on top of a sheepskin throw yet my feet are like ice, every now and then I put my left foot on top of the right knee, which is lovely and warm a quick form of icing the knee with icy feet

 

[Mrty2019]

My left knee was in August 2019 so easier to go out in warm weather and walk. Very cold today so not sure if I can put all my winter clothes on and still have the energy for a walk.

@Sara61 you need a pair of fuzzy bed socks. I have been wearing them since surgery. My husband brought home a couple of pair of them from the drugstore which extended my wardrobe. They were only a dollar a pair.

 

[Sara61]

Thanks for the tip, I contacted my hubby whom on his way home from playing golf, popped into the local store and bought me a pair now my tootsies are toasty & warm xx

 

[DEL2022Jan-23]

Yes, I get that as well, knee throbs more than usual. I did ask my doctor about it but they said they did not think there was a link- still didn’t stop me feeling achy every time it rained

 

[Sks1997]

It has been proven by many studies that joint/arthritis pain is worse with drops in barometric pressure or when temperature drops. I have terrible pain when it rains and we’ve had a lot of rain this fall.

 

[DEL2022Jan-23]

@Sks1997 Having Psoriatic arthritis I know you are absolutely right !
Its just my Rheumatologist who doesn’t believe in it
When you live it , you know it
During wet weather both my husband and myself take turns moaning about it

 

[Mrty2019]

Slept all night until 5 am so another victory. Also, walked 7/10 of a mile this morning. Hubs and I went out for an early dinner.

 

[Sara61]

Well done you ! I'm so looking forward to some normality, hoping once staples are removed my knee will move easier although for 1 week post surgery I'm getting around quite easily with my crutches, I even considered just using the one, but my PT is insisting I use the two so as not to put un-necessary pressure on the knee.

 

[Mrty2019]

I have never used crutches. With both of my TKRs and my husband’s hip replacement a walker is what we used starting immediately following surgery. I still use mine when I go to the bathroom in the middle of the night to prevent falls.

 

[Jockette]

I’ve never used crutches, either. I’m sure it would be a disaster if I tried them at this point!

 

[Mrty2019]

5 weeks today. Today is my third and last visit for gentle no touch PT. I want my latest ROM numbers. I also want to try a recumbent bike, but am only committing to doing one revolution as things are going too well to chance a set back. Last, I want him to watch and check my gait. When I am tired I fall back in to a limp and finally icing using their machine.

Slept well last night only waking around 2 am and read for a while. Back to sleep until 7 am.

Here is today’s photo of my knee. The upper layer of the incision was glued closed which I like with both knees. Could shower almost immediately and no need to go back to get the staples removed. Feeling positive.

 

[Sara61]

We are only encouraged use a walker in the hospital, then for going home we are given crutches, I find them easy to use, it takes a bit of getting used too, I use the elbow ones, usually after a few weeks you can just use one then eventually none.

 

[Mrty2019]

I think I am too clumsy to use crutches and admire those who can manage using them.

 

[Rubyroo]

Mrty2019 You are coming along really well! Impressed by your amount of walking! You get it girl!

 

[Mrty2019]

Just returned from my hands off gentle PT. Here are my numbers for flexion and extension using Bonesmart’s gentle approach,

11/19/2021 109 and -4

12/1/2021 118 and -5

12/15/2021 120 and -2

 

[Sara61]

What great results xxx

 

[Mrty2019]

Overdid it yesterday. My knee feels good, but feel like I need a nap.

 

[hawk2go]

By all means, enjoy your nap!