update on knees

aanderson

Thanks to all for concern and encouragement no sign of infection but have gone back to basics and resting more doing more non weight bearing stuff was feeling so good can do to much not thinking. As we all know when you feel good make the most of it! Maybe been standing too long and walking too much,haven't really used the crutches don't seem to get much advice these days are they all worried about been sued!!!!!!!!!! Any more advice from anyone let me know Anne

elnafinn

Hi Ann

You rest up a little more! We are all different so I suppose there are no set guidelines that can be given out. I appreciate it is difficult not to overdo things when one feels able, (I do that ALL the time) but the body soon tells us, we need to take things a little easier and I think that is what is happening in your case now.

You have had a major operation - one tends to lose sight of that!

Icepacks, and legs elevated when sitting, but moving the ankles and feet so circulation is good.

Luv
Elna x

lindalegs

Hi Anne,

I didn't use walking aids for long but that's because I tripped on them one night because my weak arms weren't lifting them enough and I nearly fell :shock:

As Elna says don't overdo things, even though you're feeling alot better - your soft tissue needs to repair after your surgery so that means rest - there's plenty of time to put your new knees to use. Do your exercises to give you as full range of movement as possible but please look after them too by resting.

Luv Legs