Hi, Both of my knees have 0 extension and134' flex ion. I look great on paper. Unfortunately, my left knee is very sore and the bend is difficult only when walking. The right is just stiff. My walking is painfully slow. I thought it would be so much better at this point. I'm supposed to go back to work as an occupational therapist in 2 weeks, 22 hours a week but at full capacity physically. I am very depressed and dusappun my recovery thus far. I'm just feeling useless at this point. I go back to the surgeon in a week. First visit X-rays were done and everything was perfect. They say it's soft tissue issues due to my left being so much weaker. Also, my legs were bowed and now they are straight. I just wonder when or if I will get to the point that I am happy I did this? I welcome ant encouragement....thanks
Oh joyce i feel for you.
Im nearly 5 weeks post op and recovery very slow.
Have been so depressed being stuck in as usually im hyperactive.
Im not much help to you im afraid knowledge wise medically but i can say keep going be patient(hard i know)and dont give up. Beth.x
Hi Joyce, it may take a little longer for the soft tissue to heal, but you have done the hard bit and with excellent results. We are told that it can take up to a year for a full recovery and if you can, it may be wise to delay your return to work for a while. My surgeon advised me that I should expect to be away from work for 4-6 months.
It will get better Joyce, still early days. I am six months and still need a bit more bend but it all takes time. Don't stress about it, it will come. Not everyone's recovery is text book, we all heal differently. Xx
Hi Joyce, I had bilateral knees done 9 weeks ago today. Everything went extremely well until I came back home at 6 weeks. I thought I could do so much more than I obviously could not. My walking suffered & I started to limp again & my right knee was way behind. Realised too late that I was doing too much. Needed more pain relief even. I decided to see a student osteopath at my local Uni. which offers clinical treatment for a very reasonable cost. I had sciatic pain down my right leg which was excruciating. Have been twice in the last week & after an hours treatment on Monday, I am walking without a limp & even going up & down stairs properly. This wonderful young woman is going to receive a lovely box of Lindt choccies from me next week.
The soft tissue injury is awful & that is where you need to massage your knees before you get up in the morning & whenever you can fit in another massage. The static bike is hte thing that has really got me going now.
Good luck with it all. We will all get there eventually, & none of us, or our knees, are the same.
Good morning Joyce and all from Chicago. I cant exactly speak to your particular knee issue, however i so empathize with your feelings of uselessness and depression.
I am just coming off the 5th month of rehabbing from shoulder surgery and...all of a sudden, out of the blue my knee is aflame and I'm being told i need knee replacement surgery. OMG one major surgery after another. Depression, uselessness, feelings of self pity and wallowing have consumed me like a cancer.
I'm a teaching tennis pro. It's my passion, my vocation, my life and my love. Without it i feel like the Universe is punishing me. I have no affect- pleasure, laughter, the simple joys of life i am blind to because im so self absorbed.
I guess what im saying Joyce is that you're not alone. Like sucks sometimes, getting older sucks and we find ourselves not being able to do the things we used to.
Im finding the more i fight my circumstances in my head the worse things become. Find the things you are grateful for that you've ignored previously. Stay in contact with others. When someone calls and asks, "how are you," answer with a positive engaging tone less you'll find yourself even more isolated as it is difficult for people to be around us when were constantly complaining.
Believe me...ITS DIFFICULT to keep your chin up-I KNOW. But know you're not alone, we're all in this together and keep the faith that the Universe does love us and there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Keep your eyes on that light!!!
The mental suffering is worse than the physical - feel how awful it must be for you. Hope you find a way to peace - will keep you in my prayers!
Hi David,
I really want to thank you so much for you words! You were right on in so many ways. Today has been a much better day and your response as well as many others are in part responsible. Thanks so much!!!
You're welcome Joyce.
All my best!
Thank you very much Tess!