I had total knee replacement Monday, June 24 and what an experience. I thought I would share this with you.
I had seen my father go through this a couple of times and many friends went through it. All of them made it look easy. But it is harder than it seems.
Once the knee is replaced it has to be exercised so it has full range of movement which means you have to do physical therapy. This includes walking, exercises, and a cpm machine that moves the leg for you. It is all to keep the leg from developing scar tissue and causing a person to be crippled. This hurts, but every step is worth it.
I was sent home with a walker and will have a physical therapist come to my home to help me get the best range of motion possible. It will take some pretty hard work, but it will be worth it.
So I am home now and have done my exercises. Now it is time to head to bed and rest up for another day of this. Let's see just how many more steps I get tomorrow.
Ren
Keep those spirits up and you'll be hiking again in no time.
It is the goal for sure. I went from maybe 300-600 steps the past six days to this. It is a good start.
Ren
That is cool they're coming to the house for physical therapy. The step count is amazing considering. Just don't over do it. 😁
I am loving that for sure. It was upsetting me a bit that I was possibly going to have to inconvenience others to take me to Physical Therapy, but they saw my need. Now to NOT over do. I did a bit yesterday, but I was so tired being in a bed.
Ren
Oh my, take care my dear, you'll be up and walking real soon!
Thank you. My goal is to keep the knee iced, the pain medicated, and the brain from going crazy.
Ren
That looks very, very sore! OMW! I hope that you heal quickly and soon and that the pain meds work. All the time.
On the upside: you can spend time catching up with your mates on Steemit! lol
Ouch! Hope it heals quickly.
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Oh! So sorry.
I didn't know you were operated on.
Have been away for sometime. I just got back yesterday.
So sorry, how are you feeling now and hope it's closing up really fast?
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I wish you quick recovery..... We still have many countries to work in. ....☺ 😂
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STOPGood you are back home again. Wish you strength and luck with the knee. How about the stitches and moving with that machine?
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Good you are back home again. Wish you strength and luck with the knee. How about the stitches and moving with that machine?
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Hmmmm why is there a downvote on this post?
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