Hello
You'll see that we have given you a thread of your own, so we can talk about your own recovery.
I'm sorry to hear you'v e had such a hard time and I hope that going back to work isn't too hard.
I know it's been a while since your surgery, but I'm still going to give you our recovery reading list. There are some very informative articles there.
First are the BoneSmart mantras ....
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rest,
elevate,
ice and
take your pain meds by the clock
- if it hurts, don't do it and don't allow anyone - especially a physiotherapist (PT) - to do it to you
- if your leg swells more or gets stiffer in the 24 hours after doing it, don't do it again
- if you won't die if it's not done, don't do it
- never stand when you can sit, never sit when you can lie down, never stay awake when you can go to sleep!
- be active as much as you need to be but not more than is necessary, meaning so much that you end up being in pain, exhausted or desperate to sit down or lie down!
Next is a
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) thread.
And here are some very crucial articles
The importance of managing pain after a TKR and the pain chart
Myth busting: no pain, no gain
Swollen and stiff knee: what causes it?
Activity progression for TKRs
Healing: how long does it take?
Chart representation of TKR recovery
Energy drain for TKRs
Elevation is the key
Ice to control pain and swelling
Home physio (PT) and activity progress: suggestions
Myth busting: the "window of opportunity" in TKR
Myth busting: on getting addicted to pain meds
Post op blues is a reality - be prepared for it
Sleep deprivation is pretty much inevitable - but what causes it?
And then some wise words from members who have shared their experiences ...
Where are you in recovery?? (TKR)
Five “P’s” of knee recovery
TKR: work “smarter” and not “harder”
Recovering a knee - from one who knows!
It's never too late to get more ROM!
It's worth the wait for ROM
We usually recommend 12 weeks recovery before a
Phased return to work
With nursing shift work, that's probably not possible, but is it at all possible for you to negotiate some lighter duties initially?
When you have time, please will you create a a signature, in which you put you knee surgery and its date (use the international method of writing dates, as you have in your first post). Doing that makes it easier to see what you had done, and when, without going back to your first post. Here's how to do it:
How to create a signature
Thank you.
I'm looking forward to hearing how you're getting on. Best wishes.