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Two weeks post op for TKR. Nausea, fatigue, depression.
Joint Replacements | Last Active: May 6, 2023 | Replies (14)Comment receiving replies
I can't answer to the soft bones however I felt this way for almost a month. The pain meds made me tired and nauseous and I was depressed because I could not sleep with the pain. I did stop my pain meds at 11 days because of severe constipation and a bowel prep and I wasn't doing that again. That helped with the nausea and stomach issues. My anxiety stopped when I started being able to do the things again. Are you doing PT? I started at 4 days post surgery and it was hard but so necessary and glad I did it. I am 61 and had lots of arthritis in my right knee. Praying you get some answers but know that things will get better.
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Cindy,
This response to my plea has helped me so much already. I don’t like the phrase “Misery loves company” but sometimes a helping hand (or hands) is all we need to get us over the jump. I’ve had both anterior and posterior cervical fusion, and while the healing was a lot longer, it was less painful. Yes, I came home the day after surgery. The next day, home health care sent out a pt who worked with me for the first 2 weeks. I begin the real pt on Tuesday. Thank you for the prayers, and I will get some answers. Think the radiation and meds I had to take for 10 years for the breast cancer weakened the bones, but they will find out for sure.