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Randi said:
Another question --now that I've found this forum I have sooo many ! Have any of you travelled long distances 4 months post TKR ? I have a family wedding in Israel in May -the trip is 13 hours non-stop..any:what: advice ?
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It's not financially practical advise, but this might be the one time it's worth the investment to fly business class. The long haul carriers will have seats that fold down flat so you can elevate your legs.
 
Thanks Tashia. Just spoke to my PT from post-op and she's going to do an assessment on Thursday. I think I need some guidance and some reassurance...
 
randi, would you please put your surgery date in your signature like the rest of us do? I can't advise if I don't know your surgery date.
You can find the instructions here How to create a signature.
 
@Josephine: My surgery was on Dec 15, 2011 - and it is in my signature...:scratch:
 
:scratch: How weird! It wasn't showing up before.

Okay, having carefully reread your post and given that you are back at work "big time" you are doing way, way too much! You should read this article and then realise that you are already doing plenty just going to work. So your day should be work + nothing else! All that other stuff your knee is just not ready for. Remember that even at 4 months, it's still just a baby!
 
Randi---it's getting late in the UK. I think the following is the article Josephine was referring to that she didn't give you a link to:

The thing to remember really is that so often when people think of going back to work they just think of the work.

They forget

~ having to get up earlier in the morning
~ getting washed/showered, putting on the 'face',
~ getting dressed
~ getting a fast breakfast and eating it in about 5 mins instead of casually
~ getting out the car
~ driving to work
~ walking from car to office
~ actually being up and about and unable to take intermittent proper rests during the day
~ walking from office back to car
~ driving home
~ putting car away
~ making an evening meal
~ probably feeding pets and/or others
~ washing up and then finding it's almost time for bed!

All of that is pretty much equivalent to a day's work on it's own but then you've got to do the day's work as well!

Also remember that there is no such thing as "just" a desk job, like it's simpler/easier than a manual job. Well, physically it might be but it has it's own set of problems the principle one of which is called "the movie sign".

Read this for more information Why Does My Knee Hurt So Much when I Have Been Sitting for a While?

Hope this is helpful.
 
Thanks @Josephine: and @bottomshollow:

Went to the physio yesterday. I have a torn tendon behind my new knee, the large one attached to the hamstring. I may have been overdoing it a bit but don't think that's the cause of this one. As far as we can figure I probably did it when I fell a month ago but because I have a ridiculously high pain threshold I kept going -and the deep water aqua fitness and then sitting for too long while writing a report both probably irritated it to the point that I actually decided I had to see someone. So, NSAIDs for a week, gentle exercise, heat , massage, rest -and hope this heals quick.
 
Randi, How are you doing? I hope that knee is behaving. Sorry to hear you hurt your knee, please be gentle to yourself and that new knee. Keep me posted on how you are doing. Take care and stay safe. :doggieshmooze:Tashia:friends:
 
Hi Randi

I was sorry to read you have some issues going on with your knee - I sure hope it all settles down for you very soon. You had such a good recovery, so I'm sure this is just minor bleep. Take it easy for a while and let it all calm down :thumb:
 
Thanks Jo. I must say I am a bit disappointed- somehow I thought I'd just sail through. But I'm trying to be patient and not worry. It is somewhat better ..just working at not being discouraged. Sometimes it seems useless to exercise and all that when I don't seem to be getting better, maybe even backsliding a bit.
 
Margaret - I'm sorry you're struggling too. Today was not a good day. I'm debating going to the OS to check..I hate the idea. Feels like I've failed...
 
Randi, don't you ever say that, not even in your head! The success of recovery is not in your hands. It's not like an exam in college - if you haven't done enough study and get bad grades that's your fault and you are a failure! This is totally different. Mostly once we've had surgery, we're pretty much just along for the ride. Good progress, poor progress, whatever, it happens TO you and over all there's not a great deal you can do to make it better or faster or more successful.

Get it?
 
Maybe - but right now that is how I feel. I am struggling to lose weight and get this knee right -and both of these mean exercising-but literally everything I try seems to make whatever I've done to this knee in the last few weeks worse. So then I rest, ice, mope and eat -or go the other way and overdo it to prove I can - but I can't. Sorry, just a mood. I'm going on a major trip next week and really wanted to be able to do everything and show off how well I've done...oh well. This too shall pass-I hope.
 
Randi, I'm so glad you are "saying this is how I feel." Feeling are neither right or wrong, they just are. Life has its ups and downs and that is how it is. Do take care and give you dog a hug. I know he does care and doesn't care that you are having a negative thought. In fact I wouldn't be surprised that it would help. Please keep us posted. Tommarrow is another day. :doggieshmooze:Yashia:friends:
 
Hi Randi

What bad timing that your knee decides to play up when you have a trip lined up - life can be unfair :sigh: The problem with torn tendons is that they do take time to heal and nothing you can do will hurry it up - you are doing the best thing by resting and icing. I know how easy it is to get depressed about not being able to exercise - I would feel the same but in another couple of weeks I bet it will be easier and you can get back on track.

Take care and sending you a big hug :thumb:
 
Randi, I noticed that you have attempted to tag Roy a couple of times to be sure he got your post, but you did not use his full user name so it did not work. So just remember that you can tag anyone by typing @ followed by their full user name spelled correctly and then the semi-colon.

Thought you'd like to know.
 
Hey Randi,

How's it going? How was your trip? I just caught up with your thread. Hope you're already feeling much better. :friends:
 
Hi @bassplayer: Thanks for checking in. Just got home last night. The trip was fun and enlightening. Saw more of the country than ever before and lots of family time. My knee was not bad. Most of the time we walked miles every day but I had a few scary episodes feeling like it was catching and very sore. If I get up the nerve I'll call the OS ..hate the thought that something could be wrong but maybe an x-ray would be reassuring or just hearing that with time this too shall pass.

Looks like you're almost ready to go for number 2. My very best thoughts for an easy recovery.
 
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