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Stairs after TKR (1 side, 72 yrs old)
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Dec 21, 2023 | Replies (54)Comment receiving replies
Hello and I am there with you! I am now 3 months post op. Still a little pain in the late afternoon, but I am doing my exercises at home EVERY day - 16 of them, and that might be causing that. I thought I would die of the pain 5 days after my surgery and got very depressed.
Hang in there - the pain WILL go lessen. My surgeon reminded me to look forward at my progress and not focus on my daily issues. I am a worrier and had so many questions. Sleep is VERY important - and I napped daily several times for about 4 weeks. Merry Christmas to you.
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Exactly what I experienced, I am 2 weeks post surgery and some exercises were killing me, but I did them anyway because my PT told me, “yes it’s a very hard time but the first two weeks are so important for the degree of bending your knee later”. A lot of patients just stop some exercises because it hurts so much. But they will never reach their goal and complain later when they can’t straighten their leg. These 2 weeks were challenging, so much pain, taking Oxicode was the only medication that helped but all the side effects brrrr….
Now I am nearly off of it, just a bit for the night and if needed and I am so happy to see light again at the end of the tunnel.
Long story short:
Do all! Your exercises you are told to do, even if you have to shout out, it’s worse it for the future. My staples come out today and I already walk with a cane, steps are no problems.
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I appreciate your reply. It is encouraging to know others are experiencing similar issues. I am not alone I this journey. Speedy recovery to you!