I had my tkr June 30th 2016,I still can't get much better on my bend then 80 , I can tell I'm getting better somewhat yet like today my knee cap is very hard and knee so very stiff. I no it's time yet it does get depressing I really thought I could go back to work by now I'm nowhere close
Depending on your type of job, getting back to work will take a while. Although I've seen some people do it faster, most are in the six month range. Gotta do the PT and then the gym work to rebuild quads, glutes and core...also be off all the pain killers and walking aids. You've seen from all the posts that this takes a lot of time and patience.
Do the PT with determination and perseverance. There are advances, setbacks and plateaus...all normal. I got stuck at -4 for two weeks. It's hard work. Stay focused and strong.
Have you tried massaging your knee daily sever times a day? That can help with the stiffness.
Thank you Chico,I have gotten to a point I'm tired of doing any or at home I'm over it I guess you could say. I'm going thee separation from my husband right now also so I think it's just all gotten to me I have my good days they're not all bad I just feel like I pushed myself and push myself for three months and I'm just tired.No pain no gain and I've put 15 pounds on in these last 4 months😂So that's more why I want to work.Im on my feet all day at work , I know I'm not ready to go back to work.Im just a bit sad 😭 that I can't get my bend past 80 yet. I have Ostial porosis I guess so they don't want to do a manipulation on me.my vitamin D level was back to 11 so I'm back on 50,000 units of vitamin D So maybe I'll start feeling better.😭🙏🙏🙏
Dear Feather,
Old lady here. And one who can read between the lines you wrote and can feel what you wrote and what you didn't write also. You are fighting more than one battle at this time and although I haven't had a TKR like so many others here, I have had a ton of knee misery and the depression that sets in when the weeks wear on and you don't see progress and you are housebound, in pain, and can't see the future clearly. One thing is clear. This will pass and change will occur. It is not in the nature of the universe and all that transpires for you to not expereince something different coming up soon. Take all the advice of the people here who are physically at the stage of recovery that you are. Turn spiritually, if you are inclined to, for help with family matters or just vow to change your routine setting a goal for yourself to see yourself as a productive, desirable, warm friend whose company is wanted. See yourself as you want to be and before you know it, you will be there.. Flood your home with beautiful music. Get out into the yard and watch things grow. Talk to a small child. You cannot feel pain when you do these things. Think small and dream big. Worries can't penetrate when one is positively planning a better existence. As they tell you here on the forum, your knee will heal. Time is the balm to do the job. Other important matters in your family will resolve themselves one way or the other. They will not stay as they are now.
Hugs and best wishes . You are not alone.
Thank you 😊 OConnor,wise lady you are thank you 😊 good advice👍🙏🙋🌻This TKR can take its toll on you then home life that's falling apart can top it off ,I do smile and I keep my head up just when your alone you think to much..Lits of prayer 🙏🏻 gets me thew it all.Just wanting my bend to be there😊
Hi Feather....I know it gets frustrating...im up now not able to get to sleep again but for the first time in years I was able to do steps like a normal person...had to hold on to the rail but it was a big deal for me.Finding out that thru recovery you will have your good days and your not so good days.Trust me when I tell you that it will get better but recovery can definately take a while.You are still pretty recent and it does take some time and effort.Im on my second replacement so Im back in recovery again just a bit more informed of what to do ,had 1 st tkr.last july. Please be encouraged that you will progress as your body heals.Dont give in to and set backs just keep on moving your knee.I purchased a recumbent bike to help me bend my knee to loosen up the tightness...not gonna lie...hurt a little but the more i do it.(..but not over doing it.) The more flex I get on that knee.Hope you get encouraged knowing your not alone.Keep on keeping on success is coming..
That's a really low "D" level...should be at least mid-30's. Guess you can use more of the Sunshine Vitamin. Try to eat healthier to drop the weight you gained...just puts more pressure on the knee. My daughter is a graduate nutritionist and ACSM- / ACE-certified personal trainer. Got me on a supplement where I dropped 57 pounds in 11 months (242 to 185). Huge improvement. Hydrate more and sleep all you need to.
As OConnor said, it's even more difficult going trough this PLUS emotional and relationship problems. When my first wife was dying of breast cancer in 1983, lots of women we met were being abandoned by their husbands. I have zero respect for people like that...and Karma's a real b$%@h sometimes. Today, I've had to deal with a hip replacement, spinal fusion surgery and now a TKR while being caregiver to my wife who had brain surgery in 2010. It is definitely not easy being committed to someone who's not the person you married...and none of it was her fault. In fact she should have died four times over.
But we are survivors and stronger than most anyone we meet. We are special because we can take the physical pain and the emotional heartache and become stronger than we were before. It's not fair and it's definitely not fun. Times of joy are very fleeting in our kind of world but we endure...we endure. I believe there are always brighter days ahead...if there aren't, then The Big Guy Upstairs and I are going to have a talk someday...tire irons in the parking lot...Brooklyn style.
I'll never give up...neither should you.
Need to sleep???
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Hope some of it helps...