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No energy and total knee replacement
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 24, 2021 | Replies (16)Comment receiving replies
Hi Dee - Sometimes it feels like that! TKR, like Chris said, is a major insult to your body, and everyone responds differently. I had minor same day surgery 2 weeks ago, and yesterday is the first time I did not nap, but then I slept 10 hours on Friday night. Let your body tell you what to do.
Are you still taking pain meds daily? They can make you sleepy, and you might want to begin substituting Tylenol or Ibuprofen during they day so it is easier to stay awake.
Sue
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My recovery has been great, I am doing my exercises with visiting therapist and by myself. I haven't needed pain meds for the past few days, I have pain after exercises, still using ice. My incision has healed nicely and I was told I am a week ahead of schedule. But the past few days I am wicked tired and napping a lot. I see my doctor on Monday, and will discuss my progress and when I can have the other knee done. I am 64 and have been dealing with excruciating knee pain for the past 4 years, and surgery was delayed. I endured every option that was available until I changed physician. At any rate, I feel so much better than prior to surgery.
In 2018 I had surgery S1-L4, doctor said the discs above that are not much better but he wouldn't put me through that big of a surgery. I also had a TSR last July. It's been a very long 6 years. Thank you all for your input.
Dee