Going Through TKR Post Op day 3, Is it worth having done?

Posted by mcgrathcreative2 @mcgrathcreative2, 9 hours ago

Hey, I’m on day 3 after my surgery. I am shocked at how much pain I am in. And the swelling is off the charts. Someone give me some positive advice please. I feel like I really made a bad decision to get the TKR with as much pain I am in

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rainerhans | @rainerhans | 8 hours ago

Hang in there, it is a lot of pain, don’t spare with pain killers the first weeks so you can exercise hard. And a lot of ice!!!!
I remember crying with special one exercise, but my PT always told me it’s worth it, so true…
It will get better after a few weeks.
Everybody is different, it took me a whole year to be fine.
I had 2 reverse shoulder replacements but this knee …wow.
Just take extremely care, that you don’t fall, that’s what I did 2 times afterwards, which made it not better.
After all yes it was worth it because before I couldn’t walk anymore.
Good luck, a prayer is on your way ♥️