Back from total knee replacement

Just before Christmas, I had total knee replacement.  It has been difficult to say the least.  

I had WLS and two C-sections and breezed through those.  Took minimal pain medication and had easy recovery.  I thought the knee surgery would be more difficult but not like it has been.  I took off work for one week and was going to return to work.  I was oh so wrong. I ended up having to take a month off.  I had in-home PT and have now progressed to out-patient PT.  

It feels good to be back at work and back to somewhat of a routine that includes PT and doing the exercises throughout the day.  The pain and aches from the pain get really old.  I know that it will take months.

I'm already glad that I've done it.  I can go up/down stairs without doing it sideways.  I've done stairs for years sideways.  Even though I still have pain, walking is better than it was before I had my surgery and I still have months of recuperation so that will get even better.

Two of my triggers are pain and being tired.  I'm sleeping lousy.  Even though I'm experiencing both of my triggers every day, I've stayed on track.  

My goal is to walk the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning and to use my treadmill, and take walks when the weather is better.  I still don't have balance and stability to walk yet but I will.  While it has been rough, I'm glad that I had it done.  

Good luck on your re-hab.......I had total knee replacement in Jan. 2012.  I thought I would be off from work 6-weeks.....I was off 3- months........I didn't do well because my body grows scar tissue really fast....every surgery that I have ever had, I had scar tissue problems...even my RNY.  Any way, most people do great after TKR...... Sounds like you are in that category !   Keep up the therapy !!

Wishing you well on your recovery.  I need my done as well, but I keep putting it off.  I think I will wait until I retire.  I too am concerned that I will need too much time off of work. Slow and steady,  

Hi Cathy

They say this one is a tough one. Kudos to you for getting it "done".  Take it one day at a time and we can't wait to see you crossing the finish line for the Turkey Trott.  Trotting is my speed 

Best of luck for a speedy recovery and kudos for staying on track!