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After knee replacement surgery

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 27, 2021 | Replies (618)

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@gobigorgohome

John. I had muni-lateral yesterday. So I’m still in the hospital today and should be discharged tomorrow. So far, other than a growing amount of pain as the block wears off, I am doing very well. I am up and using the walker to go to the restroom and they’ve had me walking down the halls, not very far, and occupational therapy had me put my shorts and top on etc. so that is going well. I know there’s many tough days ahead but I’m happy that I’m doing Really well according to everyone I’ve talked to so far. Pain is manageable although it is getting worse. Stupidly I was showing off how high I could lift my left leg yesterday and pulled a groin muscle. According to everybody here that is not and then Carmen thing to happen. So, word of advice to those who have not completed their surgery yet, just because you can do it doesn’t meet you should do it. Donna

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Hi Donna @gobigorgohome, Really glad to hear it's going well for you. I think that may be the biggest tip is managing the pain first and then working on the exercises. Today is day 14 post op for me and I ventured out with just a cane with my elderly friend who picked me up in his golf cart and we went to lunch downtown...him with his walker in the back and me carrying my cane. ☺

@gobigorgohome - Congrats on getting through your surgery and doing well enough to show off your leg lifting! Sorry about your pulled groin, but I'm telling you - it's the story of my life: pushing too far and then having my body shout out in agony to STOP. I think that's how we heal - three steps forward, one back. You are doing great. Keep us posted.