Neveragain2021
junior member
- Joined
- Aug 15, 2021
- Messages
- 27
- Age
- 64
- Country
- United States
- Gender
- Female
Omgoodness…thank you for being here for me at this time.
I’m 62 and have suffered with osteo and rheumatoid arthritis since I was in my 30’s. When I found that the steroid shot was only giving me effective relief for 4 weeks, I knew it was time to listen to the doctor and schedule the surgery. And yes, I had gone to a level where tkr was my only option.
After having my surgery rescheduled 3x, and dealing with the anxiety and depression associated with it, we got the go ahead.
But now, I can’t sleep, can’t eat, afraid to drink too much because of the struggle to the bathroom at night. I’m hoping y’all have some tips that are tried and true. Also, came home with major bed sores so you know I’m just loving the back sleeping.
Listen, any tip, any tip, if it worked for you I’ll try it. It’s been almost a month postop (21st). I feel like I’m losing my mind.
I’m 62 and have suffered with osteo and rheumatoid arthritis since I was in my 30’s. When I found that the steroid shot was only giving me effective relief for 4 weeks, I knew it was time to listen to the doctor and schedule the surgery. And yes, I had gone to a level where tkr was my only option.
After having my surgery rescheduled 3x, and dealing with the anxiety and depression associated with it, we got the go ahead.
But now, I can’t sleep, can’t eat, afraid to drink too much because of the struggle to the bathroom at night. I’m hoping y’all have some tips that are tried and true. Also, came home with major bed sores so you know I’m just loving the back sleeping.
Listen, any tip, any tip, if it worked for you I’ll try it. It’s been almost a month postop (21st). I feel like I’m losing my mind.