406Gypsy
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Greetings! Found like site and thought I should join since I'm just beginning the road to recovery on my 1st TKR (right). Surgery was performed by surgeon on 11/6 and I was discharged home the next day. Unfortunately, they couldn't get a nerve block in so just had general anesthesia. I've managed the pain fairly well with the Robaxin and Dilaudid and OTC Tylenol - I'm down to just taking the Robxin and Dilaudid at night prior to bed unless I've over-done it earlier in the day, in which case I take an earlier dose as well. I've been using a cane since last Saturday and that's when I also started - slowly - going up/down stairs - one leg at a time...lol.
I saw the surgeon and PT for my first follow-up yesterday and they were very pleased with my range of motion. I'm better on straitening the leg than the 90 degree position - I can get there, but it's still slightly painful. They want me to schedule 2 visits per week with my local PT, but only to keep what I'm already doing on track and perhaps helping with other stretching exercises.
My main issue is with my right sciatic nerve - it's been really painful ever since the surgery. I realize sitting/laying in one place isn't helping that, but even now that I get up and move around a little more, it's still not resolving. I'm wondering if any of you had similar issues and, if so, any suggestions?
I'm working remotely as of this past Monday - I have a great employer! I have a desk job and am wondering how long I should wait until I try to get back to the office. I was thinking I would continue to work remotely for another couple of weeks - do you think it would be okay after that to be at my desk for 8 hours - although I know I'd need to get up and make a lap around the office every couple of hours?
I'm 57(f) - about to be 58
. Thanks in advance!!
I saw the surgeon and PT for my first follow-up yesterday and they were very pleased with my range of motion. I'm better on straitening the leg than the 90 degree position - I can get there, but it's still slightly painful. They want me to schedule 2 visits per week with my local PT, but only to keep what I'm already doing on track and perhaps helping with other stretching exercises.
My main issue is with my right sciatic nerve - it's been really painful ever since the surgery. I realize sitting/laying in one place isn't helping that, but even now that I get up and move around a little more, it's still not resolving. I'm wondering if any of you had similar issues and, if so, any suggestions?
I'm working remotely as of this past Monday - I have a great employer! I have a desk job and am wondering how long I should wait until I try to get back to the office. I was thinking I would continue to work remotely for another couple of weeks - do you think it would be okay after that to be at my desk for 8 hours - although I know I'd need to get up and make a lap around the office every couple of hours?
I'm 57(f) - about to be 58
