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After knee replacement surgery
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 27, 2021 | Replies (618)Comment receiving replies
Yep, I've had very bad swelling, too. Skin stretched so tight it was shiney. All we need is some glitter and we're all set. Put on some shorty shorts and sport that big ole scar with pride! Seriously, not much can be done, but ice and elevation. Part of it is all the Iv fluids. Which you may be off now.Wait, are you home? If so, you'll get lots of exercise just unloading all your fluids. Even if you don't do therapy, there are a few things you can do for yourself to at least keep your circulation flowing. But, I'm sure you know that already.
If you don't mind, please post a weekly pic so we can see how your swelling and incision is doing. I love to see the progress. I am confused though. Did you, or did you not have both knees done, John?
God bless!
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@jmjlove I think the swelling is down a little from yesterday. My daughter kept telling me elevate elevate elevate when she was with me Monday and Tuesday but I wanted to walk walk walk. Here’s the week 1 swelling. Hopefully the left leg will get me through without replacement.
April 17th - Added Week 2 swelling photo. Staples come out tomorrow! Still a lot of tightness in the right leg and have been unable to put on my compression socks for my lymphedema. Got a lot of walking done in the driveway yesterday - 2877 steps and 5 sets of the knee lifts and flexion stretches. I have also been able to work from home this week which is a plus for me. Bummed out today - it's Wednesday and my lunch day at the Old School House Cafe. Love their homemade soups. Hope all is going well for my new TKR friends. Taking it one step at a time ☺