Knee Replacement

[Trek420]

I get to go outside for a walk today!!!!! It's 41 degrees and the sidewalk is clear so Mary is taking me outside, I'm so excited!

Test drive! Whoopee. Let us know how the new limb behaves.

[Pax]

Test drive! Whoopee. Let us know how the new limb behaves.

The walk went great! Flexion and extension are getting better (1 degree from straight on extension and at 95 degrees on flexion) but it still feels stiff a lot and I feel like I still need the cane. I'm 18 days post op so I think I'm doing okay.

[Crankin]

That's really amazing!

[emily_in_nc]

You are doing great! Much better than my step-father at that same stage post-surgery. Keep it up, but don't overdo!

[Pax]

Overdid it a bit last week, went from a five minute walk to a fifteen minute walk in one day, that caused a flare up that set me back about a week. So I'm trying to reel myself in a bit and go a little slower; the PT explained since they cut the heads off my femur and tibia the first 6-8 weeks are a big healing phase... in his words "marathon NOT sprint".

[Helene2013]

But when we are used to moving, and fast, it is always hard to be on the "breaks". But no other options, really.

So slow down...and you'll be top shape for summer!

[OakLeaf]

Hang in there Pax! Soon ... soon ...

[Catrin]

Trying to hold back is hard...but hang in there! Good to hear that you are feeling well enough that you do have to remember to hold back!

[Pax]

It's been a month since I've done anything but PT or a doctors appointment, today we are going to meet some friends at our favorite Mexican place and be social, can't wait!

[Crankin]

Have fun. I am sure you can handle eating Mexican food!

[Pax]

Almost to the six week mark and to be honest, it's been pretty awful, it hurts most of the time and progress is so slow it feels non-existent. But I know it will get better eventually, I'm going to try going to work next week half time, it might help to be less socially isolated.

[OakLeaf]

Hang in there Pax. Hope you start seeing more progress soon!

[Helene2013]

ouch. Did they say it would be "that" bad or is it just slower for you?

Hoping that you get to turn the next corner pretty soon. And maybe going to work a little bit may help you some. Good luck.

[Pax]

Hang in there Pax. Hope you start seeing more progress soon!

Thanks, Oak. Just got back from PT and he was very encouraging, guess from the way the doc talked I thought I'd have the surgery, kick some rehab butt, and be fine. He neglected to mention all the flare ups and set backs from "kicking rehab butt".

[Catrin]

Hang in there Pax!