I over did it many times during my first tkr recovery. I know how it feels. It sounds like what you are doing. I'm still on pain meds, but way less than early weeks. Our surgeries are 1 day apart. And no, you can't compare because no two are alike.
Bedtime and morning are my " ouchiest" times. I still take pain meds then. Occasionally once during day.
You are 4 weeks today. If you rest, ice, elevate and take pain meds when needed you will see a big difference and feel so much better. Worth a try. What do you have to lose?
Curious what pain meds you are using now. For the past 10 days or so I’ve just been using Tylenol plus Gabapentin at night 300mg. Last night, Thursday, I took a Percocet around 9:00…went to bed and slept well until around 2. So great to have some decent sleep. Took 1000mg of Tylenol at 2am and slept okay until 6…
As my swelling reduces, thankfully, it seems as if my knee is a little less stable. Been able to walk without assistance for a week or so, but pulled out the cain for a bit of support. Interesting.