TKR TKR Right Recovery and losing my right mind

[Neveragain2021]

OMGoodness…you guys rock!

I decided that with the 30 days I have until my next postop follow up, I’m going to continue to walk, do my exercises and use my peddler. If he’s not satisfied there’s really nothing I can do at 4mos post op. I’m going to follow the BoneSmart kinder, gentler approach and be good to myself.

I’m chasing the blues by, baking bread, crocheting and chilling. @FCBayern, I long to go back to hiking; it’s my goal!

 

[Neveragain2021]

The case manager says I’m out of time, and measuring 78 degrees. Wow.

Some of us take longer than others to regain ROM,

Here's an article you might find interesting.

Myth busting: "window of opportunity" in TKR

This "six week window of opportunity" surgeons often speak about is little more than a myth. It presupposes that all patients have the ability to create adhesions which is far from the truth. It also ignores the simple fact that in the first 3-4 weeks after surgery, swelling reactive to the...

bonesmart.org

That article was an answer to prayer!

 

[FCBayern]

I’m going to follow the BoneSmart kinder, gentler approach and be good to myself.
I long to go back to hiking; it’s my goal!

I think you will be happy with that choice @Neveragain2021. The hiking will come as well, just not as soon as any of us want. Be kind and patient with that new knee and it will eventually take care of you.

 

[Neveragain2021]

Excema…I knew you guys would have the answers to that as well!

stress…yes…understandable that our immunity is stressed.

As usual you guys had answers before I even asked. Btw, my solitary workouts are going well. My mini-lunges are allowing me more flexibility and my ice and elevate routine is working as well. You guys are a Godsend!

 

[Rain Dancer]

Glad to hear that you are doing well!

 

[sistersinhim]

I just want to heal and increase my walking.

That is the best attitude. Numbers don't matter, function does!

 

[montanagal]

Yeah the back sleeping is killing me too. I wake up 12x a night with my mouth wide open and my mouth and throat totally dried out. I tried my husband chinstrap but it's too big. Finally I ordered one from Amazon, shoulda done it earlier. Here's hoping.

 

[Neveragain2021]

@montanagal , I’m so sorry. Hopefully the chin strap will help.

with the help of the body pillow, I’ve been able to sleep on my side and just recently I’m turning more toward my stomach; however now my cpap mask is complaining about lack of contact. You know what, I’m moving and exercising so I really don’t care, if I can get 4 hours, I’m cool.

Btw, it may not be a big deal, but to me it’s everything…I was able to sit on the commode, with both knees together!!!!! Oh happy day!! Not one knee forward and one over there, but like a ‘real lady’

That to me is progress

 

[Susie-Q]

I feel you on the back sleeping. I am SO over that. I've finally figured out how to sort of sleep on my stomach and right leg with the left leg stretched out straight and this morning (in the wee hours) I sort of figured out another side position on the left side with my left leg bent and on the top part of my body pillow. Any position I can figure out that doesn't hurt that ISN'T on my back I consider a win!

@Neveragain2021 I totally get that "one knee forward and over there" while on the toilet! I'm still there!

 

[Sisterpat]

Neveragain! Maybe you are actually past your username now!