I tried to find an older thread I had on this, but couldn't. It's still prime in my mind and (pain level) although probably not others. It was November 2 and I have been walking around the house without any help, crutches etc. My incision (huge thing) is healing well but is uncomfortable. I never had any problems, seepage, etc with it. I had one pinpoint of blood on the end of the last staple they pulled.
I had a visiting nurse and PT this week only and I am glad because they were here everyday. My MD has put me on an outpatient program for PT which will be heck but really help me. I do not need a visiting (or other) nurse. I have not gone out yet because I want to be very stable on my feet. Our yard is full of walnuts and those are dangerous. I am still on pain meds and likely will be forever. I am at 100 degree bend right now without any PT.
I have an appt next Wed with PT and will be hard getting appts because of this time of year and holidays etc. Will report again later on. Lucy
Hi, Lucy
I've been checking and looking for updates on your knee replacement, without finding information on whether and when you had the operation, and how you might be feeling. I almost thought some necessary tests had not been done, and the operation was cancelled.
100 degrees of bend sounds very good to me. I remember that measuring and checking after knee surgery twenty years ago, and the achievement that comes with each 5 or 10 degrees more in the direction of flexibility.
Glad to hear your report. Take care, get well, get dancing ;)
Soycoffee
The 100 degrees should be able to get better with exercise. I would like to add whie I'm thinking about it is that I have a lot of neuropathy with the surgery. The foot is burning and hurts with a sock on it, also some across my calf. This does not surprise me exactly and I'm not sure it will ever go away entirely. I tke Lyrica and will continue to do so. Lucy
Good luck with your PT and continuing recuperation. Good to hear from you XX Ailsa
Jan had some phantom nerve issues that seem to be going away after surgery.
Dearest eyeamdry,
I read your post with great attention.
The last thing my orthopedist said to me about my knee on which I had arthroscopic surgery to provide relief from a torn meniscus:
See you when it's time to do the knee replacement!
I had the 'pleasure' of watching knee replacement surgery on a TV show once, and the vision is etched on my retinas!
I cannot imagine going through that, ever. And yet, every day I meet people who have! And here you are, sharing your recovery.
OK, so what is your pain med? I can't do any of the codeine analogs, I came home from the arthroscopic surgery on Tylenol. eeeek.
And your recovery sounds amazing. I still don't have 100% a year and a half out from my arthroscopic knee surgery.
OK, now I realize once AGAIN, that I am dreading a future event. When will I ever learn how useless that is?
This forum is a blessing.
And reading your post today has lifted a cloud I don't have to carry around.
Keep us posted.
Hugs
Elaine
Hi Lucy,
I'm so happy to see your new thread because I have been thinking about you and your recovery process. I can only imagine the hard work that awaits you. Please take care and keep us posted. ;)
Hi Lucy :)
That's fantastic! (Well - obviously not the pain) I didn't ditch my crutches as fast as you have! In fact I used one for about 3 months.
100 degrees bend is pretty good too. It took me a while to get there. I was told my knee may never bend more than 90 - ever. (It did - it will do 130 now but that's since 2006.)
I hope it just keeps getting better for you. I'm still on pain meds but no longer for the knee - just for everything else!
Take care - Scottie :)
We've not forgetten about you and the knee! I, too, have wondered how you're doing. ;)
I'm glad you posted your update. It's sounds as if all is going well, but I can imagine it's a long and lengthy recovery.
We'll be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Please keep updating us.
Melinda
Lcy
Im glad to see our post too - you sound very positive, even though you are still 'early days'. Keep up the good work.
Kathyx
Lucy,
Was this surgery the regular replacement, or the revision from your partial replacement? I remember you saying you need one revision and one reg. replacement. If it was a replacement, how did it compare to the partial done before? I'm curious because I have a partial that needs a revision and I'd like to know if there is any difference in the post-op pain, initial ROM, etc.
I had horrible complications from the partial...major hemorrhage in the joint due to blood thinners for my APS & stroke history. I spent 27 days in the hospital. I'm sure the revision will go much smoother....when I get the nerve up to do it.
Thanks.
I am glad you are making progress Lucy, though I am sorry you are still in pain. I hope things keep going well, and you are moving around even more soon. We are all thinking of you.
susanep :)
Lucy, I have been waiting for you to show up with a report on your progress. Sounds like you are doing quite well.
I don't blame you for staying inside cause a fall at this time could really throw a wrench in the works. Sorry to hear that the pain continues but glad that you are getting 100 degrees with so little rehab at this point. In another few weeks I would expect things should improve greatly.
Hope your hubby is recovering from his nursing duty. Irish ;D
Susan, I was 8 years younger when I had my partial and still working full time. I do know my partial is loose and have knee pain but will pray that the new full opposite knee will take up some of the slack. I had really no trouble with my partial, except I had pain off and on for what seemed like a couple of years (which returned a couple of years ago also). I will access the full knee and then decide if I can have the partial done a revision.
My dr told me this knee would hurt a lot more because there is a lot more being done this time. Also, I am an older biddy now. I KNOW I have to do the PT and keep moving so this sucker does not freeze up. I can't stand losing ground. I do not want to scare others about the surgery. Waiting and doing shots, cortisone etc all for a couple of years is no piece of cake either. I've done them all. Will keep reporting. I am fortunate to have a helping, thankful hubby. But sometmes the tears come anyhow. Me, not him. lol. When I had the partial 8 years ago, I was not dx with SJS but am sure I had it then. Lucy