Revision TKR Revision Completed...Ready to get back to my life...<

[KneeAware]

@Celle There are no weights involved just different leg lifts and things like that...

At this point I need to do something but I am going to take care to not do any harm or anymore harm to my knee. My quad becomes fatigued very quickly so I need to do something about this...

 

[Celle]

That's OK then. Just remember that serious strengthening shouldn't begin for at least 3 months. Take it easy!

 

[KneeAware]

@Celle I am planning on taking it as easy as I can I just feel like I need to get moving.

 

[wberry]

Hang in there, it gets better with time. Slow and steady.


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[KneeAware]

@wberry Thank you, doing just that!

 

[KneeAware]

The bump at the top of my scar is back and it's sore again! It was almost completely gone but showed up again today....I am wondering if it may be a stitch?

The knee is coming along, a few small issues but nothing too serious...Physio has been going well nothing too strenuous, if it hurts I don't do it, the physiotherapist I have seems to be well versed in the bonesmart way!

 

[Pumpkin]

Slow and steady.

does best.

 

[Pumpkin]

It could be a stitch, what does the PT say? You are seeing the OS soon as I recall.

 

[KneeAware]

@Pumpkln

It only got swollen again this afternoon, I had physio this morning so the PT hasn't seen it like this. I won't have physio again until Monday. I go back to see the OS on December 21st.

 

[KneeAware]

In the grand scheme of things this bump really isn't an issue, it will get better as will my knee given enough time!

 

[Pumpkin]

I agree, patience is one of the hardest parts of TKR and revision recovery. You already have more than a person should have to deal with, and on top of that a challenging recovery.

 

[KneeAware]

@Pumpkln Thank you!

I really don't have much patience with recovery but it's like, you know what, there are worst things that a person could have, this isn't so bad! Sure it can be a challenge at times but it will eventually heal then you are left with something better than you had!

 

[Pumpkin]

You do have to keep the long view in mind, because the short term is challenging. but you want to be,

 

[KneeAware]

@Pumpkln Yes, that's exactly it, the long term is the goal...

 

[KneeAware]

Just looking for a couple of thoughts on this? About 3-4 inches below the bottom of my scar I have been bruising, it's very sore to touch, I haven't banged on anything but it continues to bruise there. It aches at times and icing it doesn't work...! Wondering if this can be any way related to the revision!

 

[Pumpkin]

Sounds like it is the stem in your tibia causing the soreness, not sure what is causing your bruising. I am going to tag @Josephine for her opinion.

 

[KneeAware]

@Pumpkln Do you thing that stem in the tibia will cause long term problems or does it get better eventually?

 

[Pumpkin]

My stem pain and discomfort is gone, it is that patience thing again.

 

[KneeAware]

@Pumpkln Is there anything other than patience associated with this?

 

[Josephine]

Nope, 'fraid there isn't! Your problem is that you're still only 8½ weeks out!