TKR Teri59 Pearl is her name.

[OJ2]

Home makes everything feel better. Sleep as much as you can.

 

[Teri59]

Yes indeed it feels great to be home. Been power naping too.

 

[Teri59]

First day home. Doing great. Slept all night. Got up 2 times for a bathroom break. Small amount of swelling so far this morning. PT is suppose to be here today. To evaluate and register. Few foot pumps and a few heel slides.

 

[PoetryChef]

So proud of you and of your new friend Pearl! May God bless each step of your recovery. <3

 

[Teri59]

So far she is a trouper. She likes to walk straight. No limp.

 

[Pheebs52]

Welcome to the *Upgraded Side* @Teri59! It sounds like you're off to a fabulous start!

 

[SusieShoes]

No limp! Isn't that great? It's such an amazing feeling, even with the post-surgical pain and not-there-yet bend to walk without a limp! Every step is like "Wow, I can do this!" To walk normally again is such a gift.

Sounds like you and Pearl make a great team!

 

[Teri59]

Thanks @Pheebs52 ! Slow and steady wins this race.
@SusieShoes Yes felt weird the first time I did it. I said wow hubby said you ok. I said yup just did something I haven't done for years. Yes the not there yet bend. Walking slow trying to remember heel first the off toes.

 

[Pheebs52]

Absolutely @Teri59! No matter how well you are feeling and how much Pearl is allowing you to do at this point, just remember, she's a *baby* and needs lots of naps and TLC. You will too!

 

[Teri59]

Yes! Right now we are setting and ice and elevate.

 

[Josephine]

I walked 30 yards. That was all for today.

That's FAR to much for the second day! Did you read the recovery articles I left you in post #4? It included this one which I suggest you read right now. Activity progression for TKRs

 

[Teri59]

Thank you @Josephine ! I did read it. Then again to make sure. All I am doing today is bathroom trips. Ice and elevate.

 

[sistersinhim]

Don't let PT hurt you! Don't even let them touch you!!

 

[Teri59]

Yes sistersinhim I don't plan on anyone touching my knee. That is not part of the plan at all.

 

[sistersinhim]

Yay!!

 

[PoetryChef]

@Teri59, amazed that you slept all night. We heal best when asleep. Yaaay, you!

 

[Teri59]

Hope I do the same tonight.

 

[Teri59]

Day 4 after surgery and all is well this morning. I slept all night again. Felt good. Therapy people were here yesterday afternoon. Things went great. This is going to be a slow and steady to win. Walking better this morning.
Able to weight bare more. More of a normal walk. Years since I have done that. MY Pearl she is a keeper.

 

[OJ2]

Remember , the recovery will be like a roller coaster, some good days, some bad days. Keep your eyes set on the long term goal. And celebrate every little victory! Best wishes for a wonderful recovery.

 

[Teri59]

Thank you @OJ2. Yes on the little victories. I have learned what it takes for me to stay ahead of the pain.