On May 10 after a lengthy time of denial and avoidance I finally submitted to total knee replacement of my right knee. Although I had been briefed beforehand as to pain and difficulty in post Op I was unprepared for to get reality that has unfolded.
Although I am told by Rehab therapists that I am progressing well ( successfully drove after 2 weeks) I live alone and find the hours of solitude combined with pain to be contributing to a depressed and negative outlook.
I sometimes feel as though normality ( walking) will never return and that quality of life will be substantially affected.
At this point I am a concerned as to the mental effects as I am to the physical ones. I know my time frames is skewed and that overall ( comparatively speaking) I am ahead of the game but depression is making it's presence very known.
Although I am told by Rehab therapists that I am progressing well ( successfully drove after 2 weeks) I live alone and find the hours of solitude combined with pain to be contributing to a depressed and negative outlook.
I sometimes feel as though normality ( walking) will never return and that quality of life will be substantially affected.
At this point I am a concerned as to the mental effects as I am to the physical ones. I know my time frames is skewed and that overall ( comparatively speaking) I am ahead of the game but depression is making it's presence very known.