Walking after TKR

I had mine 3 months ago still some pain when I flex to walk down stairs and when walking normally. I’m a bit disappointed as I can’t remember having this with my other knee . I’ve no idea why or what it is ? Any ideas as the surgeon doesn’t seem that concerned

All the best to you. I am female and I take supplements. Calcium (great for bone strengthening) Vit D, Zinc, Vit B, Vit A and E along with Potassium, and Alpha Lipoic Acid ( which is good for nerve repair)
Everyday I have a protein shake that I add collagen powder to.
Weight is very important as well. Every extra pound of body wgt puts 4 extra pounds on one’s knee. I didn’t think I was overweight but through exercise and only eating (whatever I want) between 8am and 10 pm I have lost 20 pounds and this has also helped tremendously.
You might feel like this whole thing is like having a full time job with all the attention it gets and I certainly felt this way but “eventually” it pays off.
So hang in there and “Keep on truckin” as we used to say!!

Thank you so much for writing. I wrote down your supplements, similar to mine, except alpha linoic acid. I will check into that today. I wonder how just eating 8am to 10pm helps weight loss? I need some weight loss. It's just a pleasure and so helpful to read responses in Mayo Connect. Yes, every day one week prior to TKR, I am feeling like it takes up a lot of my time. I am forever grateful for my two grown Daughters who are coming each weekend to do my household chores and repairs. I lost my best Friend and Husband in December. I had planned for him to be with me through this recuperation, but God had other plans. I am stepping up, for sure, though difficult. I waited to the last moment for this surgery. I know because just walking is terribly painful. Thank you all who participate here!

I am 7 months out and I can mow my grass and it's 1.9 miles and about 45 minutes if I don't stop in-between. I am sore later that evening but use ice and it's ok the next day. I still am careful about overdoing as it can take up to a year but I'm doing everything except getting up off the floor. I did get on my bed on both knees and it didn't hurt like it did 3 months ago. I'll be trying getting on the floor soon.

Yes, it took me a several weeks to be able to walk long distances but I am able to walk all I want and as long as I want. Just be careful you don’t have the support when you twist your knee to turn and be careful on uneven surfaces at first. I do yard work and manage a welding shop and have no problems getting around the shop floor. Be careful with climbing as I am still missing a lot of strength in my knees.

Hi Sherry, I had a TKR on January 30,2023. I am 77 it has taken me 3 months to be able to sleep at night. I take two voltaren pills a day (previously only 1 before surgery) plus 1 neurontin only at night. I still have pain on side and back of knee. It's not as bad as it was after surgery but it sure isn't what I want. Hopefully it will be gone in 6 months! It has been extremely hard to recover with all the pain, but I am trying to be optimistic.