Week 4 - Seen lots of improvement!

[AnetMarise]

I will be 4 weeks post TKR tomorrow. This week has seen the most changes. For one thing my knee doesn't hurt ALL the time like it did for the first 3 weeks.

These are the other firsts since surgery that took place during this last week:

Slept through the night (well 6 hours at least)
Used only one crutch around the house
Went to work 3-4 hours 4 days last week
I DROVE! (I had a right TKR)
I started "walking" without my crutch around the house.
(Those of you that are ahead of me know what I mean when I say "walking." It is more of a zombie walk, but its still an improvement from the walker/crutches!)

I went to the store. (Rode around Target in a cart totally embarassing my 14 year old daughter.)

I WENT TO THE GYM SAT AND SUN!!! I did 8 min on the bike on Sat and 12 min today! I am still using one crutch to get around and I was glad I took in with me to the gym.

Went a couple of 12 hour periods without narcotics!

I am now flat of my back with ice on my knee, but I totally thrilled with my progress this week. Its funny how the little things mean so much now.

Thanks to all of you for the love and support!

Annette

 

[Josephine]

I am gob-smacked! Talk about fast-track! Nevertheless, mind you take it easy on yourself for now. TOO fast could rebound on you in a few weeks time. Hope it doesn't but best to bear in mind ...

 

[AnetMarise]

Thanks Josephine! It is hard not to overdo but it always has been for me. Thanks for the warning though - I would say the same to another.

Annette