jul
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Hi I am new here.
I had a TKR on the 22nd of July 2014. After a long battle with arthritis in both my knees I chose the left knee first. Not sure why. I think I thought it was the worst.
I'm not a very athletic person or one that gets out a lot, I think partly due to the pain of the arthritis. I lost the will to bother I think. Finally had enough of the pain.
Left hospital 5 days after as surgeon won't release you unless you have 90-95 ROM which I did with a bit of help from the PT. Once home I settled myself in a comfy part of my house. Wish I had a recliner but I don't. Did a few exercises. Tried to keep up the ice and also elevate when possible. My husband had the time off to care for me. He cooks, cleans and other duties.
I felt a little bit lazy like I need to get up and do something. Also felt that way in hospital. So I tried to help with a few things then tried to rest and ice if I could. Then I think hubby was a bit bored and wanted to go out. So I did it wasn't too bad. But I got very tired. So had a rest on return home.
Tried to fit in exercises, but limited as either tired or trying to do something. I think my husband thought that the recovery would be different with me up and about doing things. I still use crutches out side but try not to at home.
I have returned to work just over a week ago now and that alone is very challenging. I don't really find the time to exercise and when I get home I just want to sit, eat or go to bed.
I feel like I am being weak and not trying hard enough. I have been for a couple of walks in the park - not far or long and rested at times. I will be 6 weeks but not sure of my ROM or flex as the PT just give new exercises and send me on my way.
I now think it could be infected as it's very red around the whole scar. I'm getting it checked tonight.
Can someone tell me am going to fail at this or is this all normal feelings and struggles through the first few months? I have read a few things but a lot of people seem to do better. Oh and I do try to get on the exercise bike a few times a week. I can get full rotation and I do about 15 min at the moment.
I am 51
Jul
I had a TKR on the 22nd of July 2014. After a long battle with arthritis in both my knees I chose the left knee first. Not sure why. I think I thought it was the worst.
I'm not a very athletic person or one that gets out a lot, I think partly due to the pain of the arthritis. I lost the will to bother I think. Finally had enough of the pain.
Left hospital 5 days after as surgeon won't release you unless you have 90-95 ROM which I did with a bit of help from the PT. Once home I settled myself in a comfy part of my house. Wish I had a recliner but I don't. Did a few exercises. Tried to keep up the ice and also elevate when possible. My husband had the time off to care for me. He cooks, cleans and other duties.
I felt a little bit lazy like I need to get up and do something. Also felt that way in hospital. So I tried to help with a few things then tried to rest and ice if I could. Then I think hubby was a bit bored and wanted to go out. So I did it wasn't too bad. But I got very tired. So had a rest on return home.
Tried to fit in exercises, but limited as either tired or trying to do something. I think my husband thought that the recovery would be different with me up and about doing things. I still use crutches out side but try not to at home.
I have returned to work just over a week ago now and that alone is very challenging. I don't really find the time to exercise and when I get home I just want to sit, eat or go to bed.
I feel like I am being weak and not trying hard enough. I have been for a couple of walks in the park - not far or long and rested at times. I will be 6 weeks but not sure of my ROM or flex as the PT just give new exercises and send me on my way.
I now think it could be infected as it's very red around the whole scar. I'm getting it checked tonight.
Can someone tell me am going to fail at this or is this all normal feelings and struggles through the first few months? I have read a few things but a lot of people seem to do better. Oh and I do try to get on the exercise bike a few times a week. I can get full rotation and I do about 15 min at the moment.
I am 51
Jul
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