Re: When will it be better?

[Guest guest]

Did they send you home with CPM machine that really helped but if your doing a

bike all the way around then you have to be bending more. Don't worry about the

pain pills take them before your PT that will help you and still ice awards ice

is your best friend I'm 2 months out and still ice take 1/2 pain pill twice a

day unless I over do it then have to do more. You will get there don't give up

Sharon LeVine

When will it be better?

My TKR was 01/11/2011 - so I'm 4 1/2 weeks out from surgery. I'm still very

dependent on the pain medication so can't consider driving yet. I don't have

access to aqua therapy - but am able to get to a stationary bicycle 5 times a

week and visit the PT 3 times a week.

I'm not feeling any benefit from the surgery yet. I'm in much more pain and my

motion is much more limited than it was pre-surgery. Hard not to be depressed

though my surgeon assures me that I'm progressing okay. He's rescinded his first

assessment that I'd need what he calls a torture device to get better range of

motion, or a " crunch " surgery.

I can't seem to get better than about 15 degrees extension on the knee - but I

still have quite a bit of inflammation so am hoping that as when the inflamation

finally subsides I'll be able to get the knee straighter.

The bent knee is leading to a lot of hip pain.

Any advice on keeping positive?

- Washington State

[Guest guest]

Thanks for your response Sharon. I'll keep on doing the PT and looking for

small successes to celebrate.

I do forget about the relief from the ice - but will make it more of a priority.

>

> Did they send you home with CPM machine that really helped but if your doing a

bike all the way around then you have to be bending more. Don't worry about the

pain pills take them before your PT that will help you and still ice awards ice

is your best friend I'm 2 months out and still ice take 1/2 pain pill twice a

day unless I over do it then have to do more. You will get there don't give up

> Sharon LeVine

> When will it be better?

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> My TKR was 01/11/2011 - so I'm 4 1/2 weeks out from surgery. I'm still very

dependent on the pain medication so can't consider driving yet. I don't have

access to aqua therapy - but am able to get to a stationary bicycle 5 times a

week and visit the PT 3 times a week.

>

> I'm not feeling any benefit from the surgery yet. I'm in much more pain and

my motion is much more limited than it was pre-surgery. Hard not to be depressed

though my surgeon assures me that I'm progressing okay. He's rescinded his first

assessment that I'd need what he calls a torture device to get better range of

motion, or a " crunch " surgery.

>

> I can't seem to get better than about 15 degrees extension on the knee - but

I still have quite a bit of inflammation so am hoping that as when the

inflamation finally subsides I'll be able to get the knee straighter.

>

> The bent knee is leading to a lot of hip pain.

>

> Any advice on keeping positive?

>

> - Washington State

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[Guest guest]

Look, I know it¹s hard to be patient, but if you have enough range of motion

to do a stationary bicycle you¹re doing great! Of course you¹re taking pain

meds, you should be. (I¹m not one of these iron horses who get by on

aspirin!) When the inflammation dies down a lot of things will improve.

Unless the surgeon is worried you shouldn¹t be. Remember, he¹s seen

hundreds of cases and he¹s got more perspective!

It¹s only been a month. Let up on yourself!

F

TKR 1/15/09

on 2/12/11 9:42 AM, gr8t_northwest at gr8t_northwest@... wrote:

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> My TKR was 01/11/2011 - so I'm 4 1/2 weeks out from surgery. I'm still very

> dependent on the pain medication so can't consider driving yet. I don't have

> access to aqua therapy - but am able to get to a stationary bicycle 5 times a

> week and visit the PT 3 times a week.

>

> I'm not feeling any benefit from the surgery yet. I'm in much more pain and

> my motion is much more limited than it was pre-surgery. Hard not to be

> depressed though my surgeon assures me that I'm progressing okay. He's

> rescinded his first assessment that I'd need what he calls a torture device to

> get better range of motion, or a " crunch " surgery.

>

> I can't seem to get better than about 15 degrees extension on the knee - but I

> still have quite a bit of inflammation so am hoping that as when the

> inflamation finally subsides I'll be able to get the knee straighter.

>

> The bent knee is leading to a lot of hip pain.

>

> Any advice on keeping positive?

>

> - Washington State

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[Guest guest]

Are you managing to get a walk every day, ? When i was able to start

walking outside, things started to improve for me - I was told that walking

helps reduce the swelling (which did aid the amount of movement I got in the

knee). I started with short distances on two crutches, then went onto

sticks, then one stick....and gradually built up the distance. If I miss a

few days walking now, I notice it, and have to do a few more walks to start

feeling better again. My op was 6 months ago now - I no longer walk with a

limp, but still have occasional pain and frequent discomfort, but it's

livable with.

Lin(da) in UK

>>My TKR was 01/11/2011 - so I'm 4 1/2 weeks out from surgery. I'm still

>>very dependent on the pain medication so can't consider driving yet. I

>>don't have access to aqua therapy - but am able to get to a stationary

>>bicycle 5 times a week and visit the PT 3 times a week.

[Guest guest]

I have now switched to heat I had mine done 12/7 works just as good now and can

leave the heat on longer than the ice.

Sharon LeVine

When will it be better?

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> My TKR was 01/11/2011 - so I'm 4 1/2 weeks out from surgery. I'm still very

dependent on the pain medication so can't consider driving yet. I don't have

access to aqua therapy - but am able to get to a stationary bicycle 5 times a

week and visit the PT 3 times a week.

>

> I'm not feeling any benefit from the surgery yet. I'm in much more pain and

my motion is much more limited than it was pre-surgery. Hard not to be depressed

though my surgeon assures me that I'm progressing okay. He's rescinded his first

assessment that I'd need what he calls a torture device to get better range of

motion, or a " crunch " surgery.

>

> I can't seem to get better than about 15 degrees extension on the knee - but

I still have quite a bit of inflammation so am hoping that as when the

inflamation finally subsides I'll be able to get the knee straighter.

>

> The bent knee is leading to a lot of hip pain.

>

> Any advice on keeping positive?

>

> - Washington State

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[Guest guest]

, 

I was at 4 months post surgery before I was glad that I did it.  I also had a

problem with extension.  I put my heel on a ball (or pillow) and suspended my

leg for 10 minutes per hour or so while watching TV.  Yes, it hurt bad, but I

finally got to a full extension.

in TX

From: gr8t_northwest <gr8t_northwest@...>

Subject: When will it be better?

Joint Replacement

Date: Saturday, February 12, 2011, 11:42 AM

 

My TKR was 01/11/2011 - so I'm 4 1/2 weeks out from surgery. I'm still

very dependent on the pain medication so can't consider driving yet. I don't

have access to aqua therapy - but am able to get to a stationary bicycle 5 times

a week and visit the PT 3 times a week.

I'm not feeling any benefit from the surgery yet. I'm in much more pain and my

motion is much more limited than it was pre-surgery. Hard not to be depressed

though my surgeon assures me that I'm progressing okay. He's rescinded his

first assessment that I'd need what he calls a torture device to get better

range of motion, or a " crunch " surgery.

I can't seem to get better than about 15 degrees extension on the knee - but I

still have quite a bit of inflammation so am hoping that as when the inflamation

finally subsides I'll be able to get the knee straighter.

The bent knee is leading to a lot of hip pain.

Any advice on keeping positive?

- Washington State

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

You're in very early stage of rehab and it will be feeling better soon. It's

really a process and it takes working at it and time. There's no exact

timetables as every one progresses at different intervals.

Keep taking your pain meds and icing your knee. Work hard at pt and also doing

the exercises at home and soon you'll start to see some benifit and then one day

you'll be walking and realize that the pain is gone. Once the swelling goes down

that will make a big difference in extension and flexion.

It's quite normal to have some depression at this stage. That should clear up as

you start making some progress.

Take care,

Jeff

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From: gr8t_northwest <gr8t_northwest@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Sat, February 12, 2011 12:42:05 PM

Subject: When will it be better?

My TKR was 01/11/2011 - so I'm 4 1/2 weeks out from surgery.  I'm still very

dependent on the pain medication so can't consider driving yet.  I don't have

access to aqua therapy - but am able to get to a stationary bicycle 5 times a

week and visit the PT 3 times a week.

I'm not feeling any benefit from the surgery yet.  I'm in much more pain and my

motion is much more limited than it was pre-surgery.  Hard not to be depressed

though my surgeon assures me that I'm progressing okay.  He's rescinded his

first assessment that I'd need what he calls a torture device to get better

range of motion, or a " crunch " surgery. 

I can't seem to get better than about 15 degrees extension on the knee - but I

still have quite a bit of inflammation so am hoping that as when the inflamation

finally subsides I'll be able to get the knee straighter. 

The bent knee is leading to a lot of hip pain. 

Any advice on keeping positive? 

- Washington State 

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[Guest guest]

Jeff,

Thanks for the words of wisdom (and patience).

- Washington

>

> Hi ,

> You're in very early stage of rehab and it will be feeling better soon. It's

> really a process and it takes working at it and time. There's no exact

> timetables as every one progresses at different intervals.

>

> Keep taking your pain meds and icing your knee. Work hard at pt and also doing

> the exercises at home and soon you'll start to see some benifit and then one

day

> you'll be walking and realize that the pain is gone. Once the swelling goes

down

> that will make a big difference in extension and flexion.

> It's quite normal to have some depression at this stage. That should clear up

as

> you start making some progress.

> Take care,

> Jeff

>

>

>

>

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> From: gr8t_northwest <gr8t_northwest@...>

> Joint Replacement

> Sent: Sat, February 12, 2011 12:42:05 PM

> Subject: When will it be better?

>

> My TKR was 01/11/2011 - so I'm 4 1/2 weeks out from surgery.  I'm still very

> dependent on the pain medication so can't consider driving yet.  I don't have

> access to aqua therapy - but am able to get to a stationary bicycle 5 times a

> week and visit the PT 3 times a week.

>

> I'm not feeling any benefit from the surgery yet.  I'm in much more pain and

my

> motion is much more limited than it was pre-surgery.  Hard not to be depressed

> though my surgeon assures me that I'm progressing okay.  He's rescinded his

> first assessment that I'd need what he calls a torture device to get better

> range of motion, or a " crunch " surgery. 

>

>

> I can't seem to get better than about 15 degrees extension on the knee - but I

> still have quite a bit of inflammation so am hoping that as when the

inflamation

> finally subsides I'll be able to get the knee straighter. 

>

>

> The bent knee is leading to a lot of hip pain. 

>

> Any advice on keeping positive? 

>

> - Washington State 

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