sykeRN
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Hi All! I'm doing quite well after my Monday's LTKR. I have had home PT twice and was told I am measuring 100 on my flex already. I'm moving very well and forget my walker at times as I walk around. No problems with excessive pain and am eating and sleeping well so far.
HOWEVER--here's a question that probably has been addressed many times before. I'm noticing more bruising on the inside part of my Left (surgery side) foot and a little more swelling in the past two days. Also a few more bruises on my lower leg. Of course my knee is swollen but not too bruised around the incision---I ice often and elevate. I presume this bruising is still surgery related but of course I (as an RN) think of Warfarin side effects (blood thinner that I am currently on) which can cause bruising. I have had blood drawn two times since I've been home and have taken 3 tabs per night (2.5 mg). I'm interested to know how much swelling/bruising that you all have had. Also I have the TED hose on.
I did have a crying jag this am--so maybe I'm coming down to reality--even though I have had a great start overall.
Thanks to all. Nancy:D
HOWEVER--here's a question that probably has been addressed many times before. I'm noticing more bruising on the inside part of my Left (surgery side) foot and a little more swelling in the past two days. Also a few more bruises on my lower leg. Of course my knee is swollen but not too bruised around the incision---I ice often and elevate. I presume this bruising is still surgery related but of course I (as an RN) think of Warfarin side effects (blood thinner that I am currently on) which can cause bruising. I have had blood drawn two times since I've been home and have taken 3 tabs per night (2.5 mg). I'm interested to know how much swelling/bruising that you all have had. Also I have the TED hose on.
I did have a crying jag this am--so maybe I'm coming down to reality--even though I have had a great start overall.
Thanks to all. Nancy:D