Revision TKR Shifty Biz

[Vioryny]

Hi Everyone! It is the 2nd day after the 2nd surgery! I am home and settled! The pain is still topping in the 7 to 8/8.5 range but, is becoming more manageable. All went well thus far! I will check back soon!

Hang in there, bud! It will get better! It has to, after all you have been going thru!

 

[Jamie]

Glad to hear things are beginning to settle down and improve. We’re here if you need us.

If your pain is consistently in that range, be sure you are taking something for that pain on a regular schedule through the day and night as well as icing as much as you can. Both should help with your pain.

 

[Layla]

Welcome to recovery! I hope your pain has eased up some since yesterday and you are resting comfortably now.
Best Wishes as you begin healing!
@3Timer

 

[3Timer]

Well, had my first at home PT today! Following doctors orders to take things slow due to the dbl surgery trauma, I did okay! Thank the good Lord the nerve pain in the back of my knee is gone but, the actual act of trying to bend the knee is going to take some time! I will get there as I am motivated to get out to the beach sooner rather than later!

 

[Jamie]

This is a good report for so early in your recovery from your April 26th surgery. Slow and easy is a good thing! I’m looking forward to reading your continued updates. You have an excellent start.

 

[Ghostpipe]

You seem to be a really positive thinking person, @3Timer. Good luck and best wishes for a good recovery this time, keep us posted!

 

[DaveJH]

I hope pain is reducing and your mobility is improving.

 

[3Timer]

Well, my recovery is up and down! Tomorrow is beginning week 5 and I am so unhappy! My progress was going so well then…I am also a chronic back pain patient (left side failed decompression surgery in2017). Anyway, suddenly my back has decided to be front and center in the pain scope! Having had 2 knee surgeries, my routine pain injections are off schedule! Last ones were Oct. last year! First appointment available is 6/26-23! My sciatic nerve stated hurting 3 days ago. I has severely limited any therapy for my knee and today I am bed ridden because weight is unbearable! Oxycodone works about average 1 1/2 out of 6 hours! My nerves are totally shot at this time! Any ideas!

 

[Jamie]

If you’re not using ice for the pain, I suggest you start that as much as you can during the day and night. You can still do bending and stretching exercises lying down that will keep your knee joint mobile until your back pain improves. You also could ask your GP about using Gabapentin to combat the nerve pain.

 

[3Timer]

Thank you, Jamie! I have an appointment with my back physician on June 1st. Praying for some relief!