@@athers5386 I’m getting there gotta take it one day at a time some days are better tan others. Going back to work full time doesn’t help either. But on the up side I’m not really taking pain meds anymore I just keep ice packs on deck because after work it’s hard.Hope ur recovery is going well, I’ll keep u in prayer
I noticed big improvements at about 6 weeks. Still working hard to recover at 9 weeks now. Range of motion is improving. Swelling is almost all gone now. Scar looks great, doctor (or his PA) did an excellent job closing the wound👍🏼. Only taking advice for pain since the 2nd week. No getting hooked on pain pills for me! No way! It sure isn’t an easy recovery. Good luck everyone!
Thank you. Interesting you say you may be more pain free at the physio session or bike work. Goodness those are my worst pain times, I’ve stopped the bike but putting up with physio even though I’m in agony for a couple of days later. I also can’t stand show offs who tell you how easy they feel it all is and how they are progressing so well, not to encourage, but to boast, good gracious we’re all different it’s not a race to the top!
Dr. Crovetti, you are spot on! I felt more positive through the 1st and 2nd week post surgery than I do now, and like that other patient, I have bouts of crying too. The discomfort is unbearable at times despite alternating with Tylenol and Advil ‘round the clock. My family encourages me to stay positive. I’m powering on. I have no choice. I want to get better. Thank you for doing this video
Thank you for this video I am getting discouraged. I am 3 weeks out today and only have 70 degrees bend . My anesthesia. Wore off right after surgery I woke up screaming and the nerve block didn’t work. They finally last week found a pain medicine that is working and controlling pain . I spent 4 days in the hospital. I feel so far behind. I am doing all the exercises they give me 3-4 times a day . I am so exhausted from not sleeping all that time
I thought my knee replacement was amazing..after having both hips replaced and a revision on one of them ( the revision was awful)..my new knee was great...pain gone within a couple of weeks and moving it well.. I didn’t have a general anesthetic with the knee, which I would recommend to anyone if it’s possible, no after surgery drowsiness or nausea..fantastic.
It’s not linear. Good’ish days…but also a lot of bad (dark depressive regretful) days. Lymphatic massive and touching the wound and using gravity to asset flexion has been helpful. 53 year old male and haven’t feel this vulnerable and pathetic before. Regret the surgery but hoping for improvement in mood and result. Wow! What have I done😢
I am at three weeks, got stiffness but have slept through each night since day three. Taking naproxen twice a day mostly for swelling, not pain, and that is all. Walking almost normally, using a recumbent stationary bike with varying programs. Only have real pain (front kneecap) when standing up from sitting. It passes after a few steps. Driving my lifted truck and my Smart car. Couple of weeks, back on my bicycle. I am 67. No physical therapist (following my surgeon’s advice to do my own thing.)
Three weeks, no pain meds, swollen a bit so bending the knee can be tough. Mornings suck. PT says I'm ahead of the curve but it doesn't always feel that way. Good to know that this is normal at least according to somebody.
Thank you for making me feel better about my symptoms. They are just as you describe. I was starting to feel some depression because of the pain. How are you doing? How is your activity level?
@@deannairons6384 Thank you so much for asking. I am 4 weeks post op today. I am still having some pain but it gets better every day. I’m trying to get back into doing chores like laundry and stuff.
I am at 19 days out with pluses and minuses. My mobility is better now, I can walk across a room without a walker, but, I have to use a narcotic to get more than an hour or so of sleep-maybe 3 w. narco. My knee doesn’t bend past 90 and sitting is uncomfortable.
Three weeks out. Can bend knee to 99drgree angle and walk without use of walker or cane. Do carry the cane in the chance I need it. Days are pain free no meds. At night only if I lay on the wrong side.
11 days after knee surgery, its early days i know on one stick now get days when relatively pain free than othets in great deal of pain especially thru night doing my physio pain killers and ice packs help,
I am 3bweeks today still stiff swollen to some extent very mobile tho.. nights are a nightmare. The pain during the day is good I can manage it but at night I have no comfort or relief... the most I have slept at 1 time is 3 hrs.. and that was when I 1st came home. No it's less sleep and it's very mental and upsetting to not have any sleep and to not be able to stop the pain. But I am hoping for better results as therapy gets going..
Hi doc why my knee is hard to bend its locked 34degree 4months after tkr my tendon so tight and my patella crashing to femur when I bend it how should I do to gain flexion atleast 90 degree thank you for sharing your video and for rply.
I am 3 weeks out still have swelling an pain. Today I cried I think I’m just overwhelmed an didn’t realize how difficult recovery was going to be.
Same.
You are not alone Deanna - I'm 3 weeks out today and so frustrated - you're 2 weeks ahead of me so hopefully in a better place.
@@athers5386 I’m getting there gotta take it one day at a time some days are better tan others. Going back to work full time doesn’t help either. But on the up side I’m not really taking pain meds anymore I just keep ice packs on deck because after work it’s hard.Hope ur recovery is going well, I’ll keep u in prayer
Three weeks today! I still have swelling and pain.
I noticed big improvements at about 6 weeks. Still working hard to recover at 9 weeks now. Range of motion is improving. Swelling is almost all gone now. Scar looks great, doctor (or his PA) did an excellent job closing the wound👍🏼. Only taking advice for pain since the 2nd week. No getting hooked on pain pills for me! No way! It sure isn’t an easy recovery. Good luck everyone!
Thank you. Interesting you say you may be more pain free at the physio session or bike work. Goodness those are my worst pain times, I’ve stopped the bike but putting up with physio even though I’m in agony for a couple of days later. I also can’t stand show offs who tell you how easy they feel it all is and how they are progressing so well, not to encourage, but to boast, good gracious we’re all different it’s not a race to the top!
Three weeks out from TKR in the UK. I found your video very reassuring because you described me and my current condition perfectly. Many thanks.
Wow! That gives me a lot to look forward to. Not but I’m strong and the Lord will see me through it.
Dr. Crovetti, you are spot on! I felt more positive through the 1st and 2nd week post surgery than I do now, and like that other patient, I have bouts of crying too. The discomfort is unbearable at times despite alternating with Tylenol and Advil ‘round the clock. My family encourages me to stay positive. I’m powering on. I have no choice. I want to get better. Thank you for doing this video
Thank you for this video I am getting discouraged. I am 3 weeks out today and only have 70 degrees bend . My anesthesia. Wore off right after surgery I woke up screaming and the nerve block didn’t work. They finally last week found a pain medicine that is working and controlling pain . I spent 4 days in the hospital. I feel so far behind. I am doing all the exercises they give me 3-4 times a day . I am so exhausted from not sleeping all that time
I thought my knee replacement was amazing..after having both hips replaced and a revision on one of them ( the revision was awful)..my new knee was great...pain gone within a couple of weeks and moving it well..
I didn’t have a general anesthetic with the knee, which I would recommend to anyone if it’s possible, no after surgery drowsiness or nausea..fantastic.
It’s not linear. Good’ish days…but also a lot of bad (dark depressive regretful) days. Lymphatic massive and touching the wound and using gravity to asset flexion has been helpful. 53 year old male and haven’t feel this vulnerable and pathetic before. Regret the surgery but hoping for improvement in mood and result. Wow! What have I done😢
I am after three weeks, Pain free and walking up to 500 meters, virtually no swelling at all.
Wow! Awesome
How
I am at three weeks, got stiffness but have slept through each night since day three. Taking naproxen twice a day mostly for swelling, not pain, and that is all. Walking almost normally, using a recumbent stationary bike with varying programs. Only have real pain (front kneecap) when standing up from sitting. It passes after a few steps. Driving my lifted truck and my Smart car. Couple of weeks, back on my bicycle. I am 67. No physical therapist (following my surgeon’s advice to do my own thing.)
I’m 2 1/2 weeks post op & still have some swelling & still having trouble bending the knee.
Three weeks, no pain meds, swollen a bit so bending the knee can be tough. Mornings suck.
PT says I'm ahead of the curve but it doesn't always feel that way.
Good to know that this is normal at least according to somebody.
Thank you for making me feel better about my symptoms. They are just as you describe. I was starting to feel some depression because of the pain. How are you doing? How is your activity level?
I am also
Hi how are u holding up?
@@deannairons6384 Thank you so much for asking. I am 4 weeks post op today. I am still having some pain but it gets better every day. I’m trying to get back into doing chores like laundry and stuff.
@@helenstockman3499 Good deal take your time even though u think ur feeling better don’t over do it. A little bit day by day
I am at 19 days out with pluses and minuses. My mobility is better now, I can walk across a room without a walker, but, I have to use a narcotic to get more than an hour or so of sleep-maybe 3 w. narco. My knee doesn’t bend past 90 and sitting is uncomfortable.
Sitting us uncomfortable for me too
Hope things get better for u especially bending I’m at 102%, I will jus be starting physical therapy this coming Tuesday
Three weeks out. Can bend knee to 99drgree angle and walk without use of walker or cane. Do carry the cane in the chance I need it. Days are pain free no meds. At night only if I lay on the wrong side.
11 days after knee surgery, its early days i know on one stick now get days when relatively pain free than othets in great deal of pain especially thru night doing my physio pain killers and ice packs help,
I am 3bweeks today still stiff swollen to some extent very mobile tho.. nights are a nightmare. The pain during the day is good I can manage it but at night I have no comfort or relief... the most I have slept at 1 time is 3 hrs.. and that was when I 1st came home. No it's less sleep and it's very mental and upsetting to not have any sleep and to not be able to stop the pain. But I am hoping for better results as therapy gets going..
Same here, I haven’t started therapy yet I’m so scared I’m not where I shud be
Seems alot longer thsn three weeks.
Hi doc why my knee is hard to bend its locked 34degree 4months after tkr my tendon so tight and my patella crashing to femur when I bend it how should I do to gain flexion atleast 90 degree thank you for sharing your video and for rply.
Take one day at a time
How about 6 weeks