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Hi @cindiwass, everyone reacts to sugeries differently. I found recovery from knee surgery for severed ligaments longer and much more painful than open heart surgery. You're probably exhausted from showering yesterday. Probably best not to attempt that alone at this point. Maybe the home health aid can help you take photos of your knee. You will heal and get better, it takes time. Don't forget to eat to keep your strength up. Protein is essential. Wishing you the best.
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You've been through some serious surgeries. I am going to the doctor's office this coming Friday, it's about 3 weeks from the surgery. The knee is not doing well, don't really know why, lots of pain and inflammation there. I had problems with the knee before, he told me sometimes knee problems leads to hip problems. Hopefully he (or the assistant) can tell me. I'd hate, hate, hate to go through another surgery, but like the last one, the pain is so intense that it prohibits me from doing anything. So we'll see. Hope you also continually get better. Thanks for your experience.
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Yes thanks, it's always good to hear what I'm going through is not abnormal as I am somewhat afraid I will not recover successfully. I know each one is different but...how long should it normally take for the pain and inflammation to go away? It's day 12 I think and I still can't walk without a walker or without pain. (sigh) I hate to keep crying like this but I'm beginning to understand what some people might go through with pain. Not that I like the lesson but it certainly is instrumental in helping me be compassionate.