LTKR, from day 1 the swelling in my leg, from my toes to my hip was horrible, I had pools of blood under my skin, it was impossible to bend my knee. The swelling was causing pressure on my skin from even a crease in the sheet hurt, By day 5 I was at my wits end. A friend suggested I try a lymphatic drainage massage which I had on day 6, followed by an uncomfortable night and hourly trips to the bathroom. Day 7 dawned and the swelling was reduced by half, I could bend my knee to 80 degrees, I could walk (on crutches) and the pain was almost gone. Another restless night followed with hourly bathroom trips. TODAY It's day 8 and this morning I've noticed that the pools of blood
and the bruising and more of the swelling is gone. Feeling positive about the rest of my recovery.
You were unlucky , I had a lot of pain but very little swelling and no bruising i would post a photo if I knew how
You are doing great! Clever you to get the problem treated like that! Ice and elevate as much as possible!
Swelling reduction is the name of the game!
Well done!
Oh I’m so sorry you had such a horrible start did anyone offer any explanation? Glad things are improving a big good for you keep on keeping on! I didn’t start to sleep somewhere like ok till week 4 tho had nowhere like these issues so don’t be surprised if nights continue to be a bit disrupted. Best thing I found was not to get stressed and if I just could not get off ( Ofteb just not comfy) I’d get up go sit in my big recliner chair and read/ listen to music / have a drink and sometimes drop off! Other best thing was buying the cryocuff icer from Amazon could keep by bed and just put on when needed without even getting out of bad. So effective at reducing swelling.