Hello friends,
Thanks for your input. Josephine, my background is 33 yrs. as an allied health professional with a concentration in flight medicine, high risk labor and delivery,vascular medicine---cath lab and peripheral suites. Finally, for the last 12 years I have been a medical surgical clinical and sales person. Got tired of being on the road for 150 nights per year. Made a career change and will be teaching health occupations technology--starting in 2 weeks.
My knee was destroyed due to a basketball injury in 1970. Had a poor repair and put up with it. Had no significant pain but had poor stability. Got tired of having to watch every step on uneven ground and not being able to hunt and fish like I used to. Decided that this summer would be a good opportunity to take the time and set myself on a better course. Now 7 weeks post op and doing pretty well.
I took the previous suggestions regarding sleep. I take 3 Ibuprofen, 2 benadryl, and 2 percocet 1 hour before bed time. Have slept well the last 2 nights. Pretty much am amazed at how the swelling has regulated itself with the Ibuprofen. I couldn't take NSAIDs for the first 6 weeks due to a drug study in which I was participating. Within 3 hours of taking the Ibuprofen, I could feel a soothing feeling in the knee---it was remarkable.
You may wonder about my medicine doses....I am 6 ft 4 inches and 230lbs.
Following surgery--coming home--I was in significant pain and was taking 2 percocet every 4 hours. Now down to just a dose at night for sleep.
Thanks for all of your kind replies. Have a great Friday and a terrific weekend.
Regards, Tom