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Ive just passed the one month anniversary of my TKR and although its early days still for me im walking quite a bit....Ive managed to walk up to the shop and back for a magazine (my dad did accompany me as it was lashing with rain and he was concerned id slip on leaves but I wanted to walk)...Today ive been into town and into home bargains and then after lunch walked to post office to post a card, didnt make it back was bit tired but quite proud ive managed to walk as far as I did..
I now also have upped my exercises from 10 of each to 25 of the quad strengthener, 25 knee flexions and 25 straight leg raises, twice a day......I still cant get a great sleep but am managing to sleep on my side albeit not for long as wake up with sore hips.....The swelling still has to come down a bit more, not sure how long that will take....
The good news is can discard the blinking anti embolism socks, a month is enough as funnily since have shaved legs they get really itchy...GRR!!!
Dont think will be driving in 2 weeks, in fact know I wont but im not worried, I will drive when im ready and safe to do so...
Love Elainexx
Ive just passed the one month anniversary of my TKR and although its early days still for me im walking quite a bit....Ive managed to walk up to the shop and back for a magazine (my dad did accompany me as it was lashing with rain and he was concerned id slip on leaves but I wanted to walk)...Today ive been into town and into home bargains and then after lunch walked to post office to post a card, didnt make it back was bit tired but quite proud ive managed to walk as far as I did..
I now also have upped my exercises from 10 of each to 25 of the quad strengthener, 25 knee flexions and 25 straight leg raises, twice a day......I still cant get a great sleep but am managing to sleep on my side albeit not for long as wake up with sore hips.....The swelling still has to come down a bit more, not sure how long that will take....
The good news is can discard the blinking anti embolism socks, a month is enough as funnily since have shaved legs they get really itchy...GRR!!!
Dont think will be driving in 2 weeks, in fact know I wont but im not worried, I will drive when im ready and safe to do so...
Love Elainexx
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Hi Elaine,
I don't know much about TKRs, but it seems to me you are doing very well
I think you are being very sensible about the driving, it will come in time.
Keep up the good work!
Take care,
Numpty0 -
That sounds like good news to me, Elaine, and I'm sure you'll be delighted to get rid of the stockings
Has the physio actually advised you to do the quads in 25s twice daily? I just remember a physio once telling me that 10 was as much as was helpful at a time but they've all emphasised the need to do them at least 4 times per day.
Only you can decide when you're safe to drive. No point in rushing it.If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
Well done Elaine, no wonder you are glad to ditch the stockings the last time I wore them in hospital they actually bruised my legs, just watch though that you are not trying to do to much to soon...........tc............Marie xxSmile a while and while you smile
smile another smile and soon there
will be miles and miles of smiles
just because you smiled I wish your
day is full of Smiles0 -
Hi Numpty
Well despite dad keeping telling me he drove in 6weeks i know im nowhere near that...Its not a race!!
ElainexxNumptydumpty wrote:Hi Elaine,
I don't know much about TKRs, but it seems to me you are doing very well
I think you are being very sensible about the driving, it will come in time.
Keep up the good work!
Take care,
Numpty0 -
Hi Sticky
Well my dad just said to build up how many i do in my exercises so have done...I will ask physio this week...
Elainexxstickywicket wrote:That sounds like good news to me, Elaine, and I'm sure you'll be delighted to get rid of the stockings
Has the physio actually advised you to do the quads in 25s twice daily? I just remember a physio once telling me that 10 was as much as was helpful at a time but they've all emphasised the need to do them at least 4 times per day.
Only you can decide when you're safe to drive. No point in rushing it.0 -
Hi Marie
Oh they are horrid things arent they? Urgh, still got bruises now a month on and maybe the stokcings have held them in?
Elainexxvillier wrote:Well done Elaine, no wonder you are glad to ditch the stockings the last time I wore them in hospital they actually bruised my legs, just watch though that you are not trying to do to much to soon...........tc............Marie xx0 -
Well done Elaine take care.0
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a month already since your TKR?
Is lovely to see your knee is recovering so well and you are able to walk a bit further each time. Things have gone well and after all that is all you hoped for.
ElizabethNever be bullied into silence.
Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
Accept no ones definition of your life
Define yourself........
Harvey Fierstein0 -
Blimey Elaine like Elizabeth says I cant believe a month has gone..I do love reading how well you are doing...good for you sticking to the exercises, its must be hard at times but you are doing so well xxLove
Barbara0 -
Thanks Diamond...xxdiamond wrote:Well done Elaine take care.0
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Elizabeth
Yes its a month, was on thursday of this week....It has gone quite quick and I am back to see the consultant's team @wrightington in 2 weeks time....Have sat in car driving seat today and can put foot on clutch but its not one bit comfortable so know am nowwhere near for driving...
The leg still has a bit to come down in terms of swelling still and stiffness but its getting better and stronger...
Elainexxtkachev wrote:a month already since your TKR?
Is lovely to see your knee is recovering so well and you are able to walk a bit further each time. Things have gone well and after all that is all you hoped for.
Elizabeth0 -
Hi Barbara
The exercises are pretty easy now, its takes about 40mins in total every day to do them so thats hardly a lot of time...I do go for walks too and am getting further and braver...
Elainexxbarbara12 wrote:Blimey Elaine like Elizabeth says I cant believe a month has gone..I do love reading how well you are doing...good for you sticking to the exercises, its must be hard at times but you are doing so well xx0 -
Glad things are going well for you and may they continue to improve.
Take care Dee x0
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