I had my TKR done just one week ago, so I'm the ultimate newbie at all this. I had so many questions, then I found this forum. WOW! All the answers I was looking for... and even some answers that I didn't know I needed. 
I'll be hanging around in the days and weeks to come. Thanks!
Be prepared to hang around for months. Every recovery is different. Don't compare your recovery with that of others, don't worry if you think others are doing better than you, you will be doing better than some others. Do your physio and exercise as often as possible, but don't over do it. Use your medication to control pain especially before physio and exercise, use ice and elevate your leg. Come here and ask if you have worries or problems we will help if we can. Good luck remember it does get better in time.
Hi Cheleskar,
Welcome aboard, newbie! Yes, this is an outstanding site...had my first tkr last August, second one this past Monday, so I feel your pain! Lol. Learned a lot of things that helped me out during both my surgeries, the people on this forum are helpful, caring and full of information...don't be afraid to ask anything, someone will have the answer!
Take care and just remember to have patience, the recovery is a long tough one, but you'll do fine.
Keep in touch, many blessings,
Cherry🍒
This forum will be your lifeline for the next year. I had my TKR 15 months ago. I thought I was prepared but was sorely mistaken. Finding the honest, caring people here got me through the worst of time. You will find someone here at all times to vent to, yell at or just plain scream. Make sure you ice, elevate, take your meds and do your exercises religiously. You will get invaluable info from CHICO MARX and OLD FATGUY. Both have led this forum and have all the answers. Search for them. Actually, I am sure you will see a response from both of them.
Be well, stay hydrated and eat Girl Scout cookies.
Ellie
Hi Cheleskar,
Welcome aboard, newbie! Yes, this is an outstanding site...had my first tkr last August, second one this past Monday, so I feel your pain! Lol. Learned a lot of things that helped me out during both my surgeries, the people on this forum are helpful, caring and full of information...don't be afraid to ask anything, someone will have the answer!
Take care and just remember to have patience, the recovery is a long tough one, but you'll do fine.
Keep in touch, many blessings,
Cherry🍒
I'm already all over the Girl Scout Cookies! 
Congratulations on your new knee!
Read around this forum, both answers you get and older posts!
Are you in UK or elsewhere?
Best wishes to you for your recovery!
You can choose older posts by picking through the page numbers shown on the KNEE PROBLEMS main page. Look to the right of the page subtitle "All discussions in this group" and you will see page 1 but flick on the arrow to see other previous pages also. You may have worked this out already.
My advice; Try not to make any judgements about how long things should take, even if other people are. Everyone heals at different rates and everyone's bodies are different. Listen to the professionals involved in your care and demand that YOU are the centre of the process... Don't panic in the early weeks and obsess about your range of motion, but just keep nudging you knee along gently and moving it regularly, as well as icing and elevating. All exercises are very hard in the first few weeks, so be patient.
Expect and receive all the help and support you can, and devote yourself to the healing process by putting yourself first. Helplessness is a common feeling but can be combated by getting all the support you are able. While self determination is vital, this is not the time to struggle forwards insisting on independence.
REST and pacing oneself are always important but especially in the first few weeks. It is vital not to push yourself too hard but just gently nudge things along while listening to your body, which is doing a lot of work even when you are not moving at all! Energy drain is normal. You will feel very tired,
There is so much on this forum you may not want anymore, though you may like to go to my profile by clicking on the image next to my name. I kept a journal of my own knee replacement journey, and I have been told by several people they found it helpful to read, or skim through. It's got a lot of general information in it, and gives you one person's experience right from hospital to the one year mark.
I am mega happy with my knee ...great to have a mobile life again!
Hi Cheleskar,
Great advice so far. This site really helped me about 18 months ago with my first TKR, and again now after my second one 14 weeks ago.
Patience, someone mentioned above, and also perseverance. There WILL be bad days too. Try not measure progress daily, it will drive you mad.
Exercises, Exercise, Exercise do them as per your schedule. Get that bend going.
Also RICE
Rest
Ice
Compress
Elevate.
Great experience here. But remembe we are not doctors nor physios. If you run into a real problem go and see the professionals.
Best of Luck,
Alan
Welcome!♥️
We were all newbies at one time! You are in good company!
We learn from one another and pass on info to others who may need it. Found this site two weeks into my first TKR in June 2015 and have been here ever since. My second TKR was October 2015 and I was visiting the site while in the hospital. VERY COMFORTING to have so many people from all over the world who KNEW what I was going through!
Come here often!
Sending lots of good wishes your way tonight!🤗
Click my name and then "See All Discussions"...there are 29 to choose from... Welcome to the club, "Kneebie"...
Nooooooooooooooooo.................... Instant diabetic coma!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those kids are EVIL!!!!!!!
I'm in the US - in Minnesota, where there's still about 4" of snow on the ground, but today it was 40 degrees, so my husband was outside riding his bicycle. We have some bad spring fever going on.....
Hi, I’m fairly new also, I fell upon this forum by complete accident and boy, am I glad I did 😊 it great to know you can get answers but support aswell. I love reading about others experiences. I won’t be Gojng anywhere soon lol
Wow! 😊
Head Down. Chin up. Knee bending. When you get there it is so worth it. Journey may be easy may be trying, maybe short term or maybe be a bit longer, but worth it. We'll be here for the lows.
Take care,
Alan
Hi Wendy,
Hope you are feeling well. Just relax and enjoy St. Patrick weekend☘
Take care,
Alan
Hi Alan
Hope you are well. I’m off to see the GP. I need to sort my meds out. This nerve pain is getting worse so I will see what he says. I’ve even had a little cry but hey ho I’m only human.
Have a great day everyone 😊
Hi Wendie,
I agree with you regarding this forum, everyone is so caring and helpful. I joined last August when I had my Ltkr and just 4 days ago had the Rtkr, so here I am again! Lol. Learned a lot the first time around, but every knee is different so will have a different experience this time around...glad I don't have a third leg though! You're right about not going anywhere for a while, but starting outpatient PT soon, so that will keep me busy. Doing my daily walk around the house as there is still snow on the ground here in Michigan, catching up on emails, watching TV, and of course my exercises keeps me busy, but do love those naps!
You hang in there, keep in touch with us and you'll be going out before you know it!
Many blessings,
Cherry🍒
"Kneebie" is my favorite new word now!
I read that you played hockey for 45+ years... wow! My husband and I are avid hockey & NHL fans (Go Minnesota Wild!) Did you play professionally?
We are part of a season ticket owners group, with one last game to attend at the end of the month. It's my goal to get there... even if they have to figure out a way to cart me into the arena!
In used to watch both comedy, to make me laugh and sentimental programmes to make me cry! Getting them emotions out is good for you! Good wishes to you with your recovery!