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TKR Teri59 Pearl is her name.

I'm glad you spoke to your therapist and came to an agreement. I didn't let anyone touch my knee or do anything that caused pain either and had good ROM before complications set in. 105 is great for one week post op!
 
@PoetryChef Yes absolutely no hands on the knee. It is an unnecessary approach. Each person is different. There abilities are going to be different. There healing time is going to be different.
 
@KarriB There should not be any reason for them to touch your knee or leg for any reason. As things progress I am hoping to get better ROM as I go. Not be one that goes backward then forward.
I have to remind myself slow and steady wins this thing.
 
I was unaware of BS, so for me it was plain old wariness of anyone dropping my leg or causing pain. I had a leg lifter because my quad took a while to fire and I used it to get into bed, a car, elevate etc. Whatever the PT said to do I tried one and if there was pain I refused to do another. I just don't like to be in pain and it didn't make sense to cause pain to a bone already traumatized from surgery.
 
Hi Terri,
Sounds like everything is going great with you.
I see you have called your knee Pearl. I have called my knee Julie the joint.
Things are going well for me,I'm getting around okay ,i have been bending and stretching. All in all I am pleased With the Outcome. I Have alot of Swelling today and have Been Told To Elevate And Ice. I Am Sleeping All Through The night thankfully, I was worried that I wouldn't sleep at night. My staples come out next week and I start physio next week.
All in all I am very pleased.
Take care.
Jane xx
 
@LuluArchie It sounds like you are doing great. I think takes things easier when we are able to sleep all night. I like the new name for your knee.
 
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Good Morning All !!! It is a great day. Sunny and warm outside. Taking today and stepping forward. I was measured for ROM yesterday and was tight. I got 3 and 100. But I learned something from it. The lead nurse showed me a couple of things that will help. I was doing the heal slides wrong for one. Today I am not as stiff and moving around a lot better. My gate has improved as well. :egypdance: A positive attitude always a bonus. As long as I can wake up another day and am still learning it is a major bonus and is an awesome day.:yes!: I am walking around the house more with my cane. Still using my walker for the distance thru the house. When I get to the room I want I use my cane in that room. :yahoo:
 
You're rocking the recovery, Teri! Being up and about really helps with the stiffness. The knee does loosen up a little with a heel slide or two, or a short walk. And you're using the cane already! I used mine early, also, because my walker wouldn't fit in the upstairs bathroom, so whenever I needed to go there, I used the cane. So much more fun than using the walker! Have you walked outside yet? I remember how beautiful autumn is in Huntington.
 
This all sounds wonderful Teri !!:wowspring:Yay for your positive and grateful attitude!! It's inspiring! :loveshwr:
 
You are rocking this recovery. You are right in that we are all different in how we heal. My therapist said this morning that my body has been through major trauma, and all the muscles in the body have been called into action to protect the traumatized part. Now we need to put them through gentle motions to let them know all is well and they can go back to their normal state. I was happy to hear that he really "gets it", even though he looks like he is only 12 years old! Do any of you notice how young everyone looks the older we get?
 
Thank you @SusieShoes. I am trying. I have been out walking out side everyday for the last three days.
I have been able to walk about three blocks. I am going to increase it to a couple of times a day. I love autumn here in WV. It is beautiful. I am learning what works on the stiffness for sure. I am not as swollen today. That is a big help.
Thank you@KitCat. I have found that a positive attitude helps with the healing. It also helps keep a clear mind.
 
Yes I have @OJ2.:heehee: Makes a person wonder what happened while I was asleep. I am trying the 2 steps forward for everyone I may end up stepping back. I measured at 105 one day then 100 the next. I am not stepping on the continual back step. I have stepped forward 2 steps today. :spin:
 
@Teri59, are you using a walker outside? I am very happy that you are getting along so well.

I purchased a few things off Amazon preparing for my own recovery. I arrived home yesterday and the bath transfer bench was sitting (boxed) on my front porch. I was like "Oh, God. This is really happening."

Positive recoveries like yours give me strength. Thank you. <3
 
@PoetryChef Yes I am using my walker outside. I received clearance from PT today to use my cane in the house. So for now will use my walker when outside. You will do great! You are preparing and planning ahead. That is a very good start.
 
@Teri59, my other half is traveling next week and I plan to do my "real prep" while he is gone. I'll pack my freezer with soups and (grass fed) beef bone broth. From my studies in nutrition I have learned to increase protein two weeks before and post surgery.

So much to do still.

At this point, I have a walker for upstairs and downstairs. :)
 
@PoetryChef I also did some prep for the freezer. It surely does help. If you are not already doing so, it would be a good idea to check out some pre-op exercises. I found they do help. It has helped me stay ahead just a bit.
 
Good Afternoon/Evening! Been a great weekend so far. I kinda found the ODIC section for a bit. :heehee:
Was not real pleasant. I have been on my stationary bike rocking it 1/2 to 3/4 around. Advice of PT to help loosen me up a little. I am tight. I have been rocking it backward. Easier to do. I ended up all the way around. I looked like someone riding a bucking bronco.:loll:I was standing up on the thing ready to be bucked off.:fasthorse: PT would rather I did the whole round a couple of times. I told her that was to much, that I would hurt to much after. The 3/4 around works fine for now. I haven't had to get the oxy out since yesterday. That little ODIC episode made sure I got them out. I did a five mg. That seems to have worked fine for now. I also did my walk today with my cane. That was awesome.
Yesterday was a great day as well. I was able to do a few dishes. I was able to cook a small breakfast also. That felt good to do. Hubby helped me with the breakfast and the dishes. Made for a nice start to the day. I Wanted to thank hubby for taking such good care of me.
 
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