Here is my top 17 knee replacement recovery tips. My post-TKR surgery tips should help you to a speedy and successful rehabilitation.
Everything you need to know about knee replacement surgery and rehabilitation. Tips from a physical therapist.
When opting for a joint replacement surgery, it is important to know the top 5 mistakes after a knee replacement to make sure to avoid them.
If you or someone you know is recovering from knee replacement surgery, you know how challenging it can be. I remember just wanting to get rid of my knee pain and swelling and return to
You have a knee replacement, and you're wondering when you can start using a stationary bike, and how? Competitive cycling?
If you're considering knee replacement you might be interested in a knee replacement recovery timeline. I'll share my TKR recovery and the time frame.
If you or someone you know is recovering from knee replacement surgery, you know how challenging it can be. I remember just wanting to get rid of my knee pain and swelling and return to
Oh my stars I have a lot to tell you guys and some truth to preach on. My surgery went very well. For this procedure, they use an epidural and sedation as opposed to general, which was quite a relief to me. Last time I had general anesthesia I think the person had the hiccups during the ET tube placement and scratched my throat to all hell. This was much better. A little Versed and I didn't really care about the epidural placement or the foley. I even giggled when they asked me to move my leg and I was paralyzed. Oh, and you get a nerve block. I'll come back to that. Okay, so I'm out of surgery, feeling hungry and since it is SO boring there I sent Jeremy home. No sense in two of us suffering. I was so excited when I stood up and walked with my new knee a couple hours after my surgery! That bone pain that had been there for over a year was finally gone. Whatever, if I knew then what I know now I would have just patted myself on the head and said "Bless your heart." The next night I was in for a rude awakening. I think that is a pretty adequate term as well - rude. I get that pain is the body's protective mechanism to be mindful, but seriously?! Does it have to hurt THAT much?! My chipper "Can Do" attitude quickly turned to "if you even touch the aura surrounding my leg I will attack you like a feral cat". Enter: Dilaudid. So I am on pretty heavy narcotics anyway and then my awesome nurse John encouraged me to keep my pain down. All I can say is "Ahhhhhh". Once I knocked it down it was easier to keep it that way. As a nurse, I know this. As a nurse who is a patient I was telling myself "just wait it out and see if it will cool off..... try and be tough..... you don't want to look like one of "those" patients." Yeah, I got over that really quick. Pain is humbling that way. Thank God for nurses who are encouraging, understanding and there to cheer us all on. I will add a little side note here - I fixed my hair and makeup every day with the exception of my surgical day and still do now that I am at home. I may feel like dirt, but I don't have to look like it. I'm going to kick ass recovering from this and look fabulous while doing it. Oh! My favorite moment was when RT came in the room and asked if the patient was in the bathroom because I looked so fabulous. That's right, three snaps in a Z formation, now hand me my incentive spirometer. Being launched to home was a blessing and a curse. Now I can get up whenever I want without a "spotter" or having to use a call light and I'm with my family. The downside is no more Dilaudid. Yeah, that sounds sketchy, but I thought the nerve block had worn off but noooooooo. Oh, girl. It was just playin' with me. Lord mercy, it hurts. It hurts so much that Jeremy had to make a call into the doctor for me, we adjusted some dosages and times of my prescribed medications and I felt sane again. It's just a constant balancing act. Some parts of the day you are great, then you go lay in bed watching reality TV and cruising Craig's List missed connections boards for a laugh. I think I should mention going to the bathroom. It's not just the TMI part about having to use a fleets a couple of times (if you don't know what that is, google it. For a better laugh, next time you are at the store check out the directions printed on the outside of the box!), but maneuvering onto the toilet is like tai chi. My surgery leg can't bend yet, I have handles to lower myself down and you gotta think ahead because this all takes 10 minutes to get there and get into position. Your bladder does not want to give up the goods when your leg is spazzing out. I pretty much pee like a little old lady without the incontinence. Sleeping has definitely got better over the past couple days. You'd think with all those narcs on board I would sleep like a baby. Yeah, not so much. My knee would spasm when my leg would relax and I would cry out every 30 minutes or so in my sleep. I'm also not much of a back sleeper, but for right now I am committed to that position. Jeremy was so thoughtful to get me an electric throw blanket which keeps me warm without adding weight to my foot, which would pull on my knee. He's a catch and a half. He even walks around topless with a little black apron to do my bidding. Just kidding, but he is awfully cute. Alright, so all this sounds pretty doom and gloom. It really has been a sucky week. The good news is these first two weeks are the absolute hardest and I have already made it past week one. Having my family here is monumental. My sister Katherine drove 13 hours to spend over a week helping out. When I say helping out, I mean she has done it all! She cleaned our house, helped make dinners, took me to PT and cheered me on, doesn't mind my particular nature, gives me space and rest when I need it, and all around makes sure I am set up wherever I am camping out at the moment. I just can't talk enough about how amazing she is. I'm already bummed that I have to give her back to her family because I want to do more fun things together. She is a total treasure. So what are my goals for the next week? Well, since I actually bought a walker (the loaner didn't work out) it needs some bedazzling. Then Halloween is coming up, so there are some crafts to keep me occupied and I am going to go all Chuck Norris with my PT. Every big transition in your life deserves a theme song, right?! I have pick "Happy" by Pharrell Williams because this pain is temporary, but my life is mine and it is truly happy.
We prepared eleven total knee replacement recovery tips to help you get back on your feet faster. Enjoy your favorite activities again with CopperJoint.
Everything you need to know about knee replacement surgery and rehabilitation. Tips from a physical therapist.
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Sleep is so important after any surgery to allow your body to heal properly. However, getting comfortable while sleeping can be the biggest challenge following knee replacement surgery. For me, the first few nights home
If you are getting ready to have a knee replacement surgery, then I’m sure that you have a butt ton of questions! Before my surgery, one important question I had was, “How long after my
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Everything you need to know about knee replacement surgery and rehabilitation. Tips from a physical therapist.
If you or someone you know is recovering from knee replacement surgery, you know how challenging it can be. I remember just wanting to get rid of my knee pain and swelling and return to
Are you an avid water drinker or are you someone that struggles with getting any water in at all throughout the day? If you're the avid water drinker congrats! Keep doing what you're doing.
I will be honest - Day 2 was one of the worst for pain. I think if you have a hold on your pain meds, then it might not be such a problem. BUT. i was all over the place, trying out 2 every 4 hours, then 1 every
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Everything you need to know about knee replacement surgery and rehabilitation. Tips from a physical therapist.
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Find out how long it will take to recover from a knee replacement surgery. This general, 13 week timeline is an overview of common things to expect during your hospital stay, at home, and outpatient physical therapy. How Long Does Recovering From Knee Replacement Surgery Take? When patients and their orthopedic surgeons agree that knee […]
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Here is my top 17 knee replacement recovery tips. My post-TKR surgery tips should help you to a speedy and successful rehabilitation.
Sleeping after knee replacement surgery is an important aspect of your healing. Keep reading to learn the best way to sleep after a TKR!
These are few tips that are really helpful to fast track your recovery from Total Knee Replacement Before the operation, make sure your home is organized to receive you when you return. Remember that your mobility at that point will be impaired, so you should structure everything to make it easy to move around. Keep […]
Find out how long it will take to recover from a knee replacement surgery. This general, 13 week timeline is an overview of common things to expect during your hospital stay, at home, and outpatient physical therapy. How Long Does Recovering From Knee Replacement Surgery Take? When patients and their orthopedic surgeons agree that knee […]
Sleep is so important after any surgery to allow your body to heal properly. However, getting comfortable while sleeping can be the biggest challenge following knee replacement surgery. For me, the first few nights home
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