Good evening @leigh17. You are only a couple of weeks out of surgery. I had a TKR last year and I have SFN (small fiber neuropathy). I was a "crazy person" for several weeks. Have you started PT yet? How is that going? I started PT the day after surgery. Then my PT worked with my MFR (myofascial release) therapist. One kept things moving and the other worked on making sure there was no build-up of scar tissue and other fascia-related pain symptoms.

I talked to my surgeon and he gave me some Dilaudid which I knew would be helpful. He also worked with me to make sure that I was using my medical cannabis appropriately. I only used opioids for the first 3 days.

Did you have same-day in and out surgery? Now that was a bit of a challenge. However, I did feel like I had my own personal team working to make sure I was sleeping and beginning recovery.

I don't know what else to offer you at this point.........we all get down and dumpsy sometimes. Every day should be a little better. I agree with @efgh1020. Keep writing. We are right here for you.

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris