I have followed this forum since my TKR six weeks ago and have found it really helpful. I was terrified about the operation and especially the spinal anaesthetic. I am so pleased I was persuaded that the spinal was much better for the operation, the after pain and the recovery. I consider myself extremely lucky that I have got this far with considerably little pain, only frustration at not being able to do things, stiffness and a few sleepless nights. I have taken hardly any pain killers, but I have iced and also now bought a heat pad, which helps the stiffness in the morning. My consultant was very pleased with me and thought this forum was a very good idea. My Xray was very good my leg was very straight. He was very keen for me to get in my car and drive. Showed me my pre-op XRay and the difference was amazing, a nice gap where there was not one before. I can walk without sticks, but use one when I go for longer walks, a confidence thing. Thank you for all the advice and I shall carry on reading to see how everyone is getting on. I am not going to push it even though I have been given a confidence boost, the danger is that I could go backwards.
Glad to hear that your six week check up was a success! We all seem to get there in the end!
Well done Joy. Your journey has been worthwhile. Keep up with the good work. We will all get there. I am 11 weeks and every day is better. Onwards we March.
Robert
Robert, yes March being the word, I had to cancel a walking holiday at New Year in Spain because I had been diagnosed with a torn cartilage, the consultant the said he would prefer to replace my knee, now while I was fit rather than later when my walking was really compromised with bone on bone. The holiday company kept my deposit to use this year, so Spain, New Year 2015/2016 , new knee!!