Knee Replacement Recovery Tips

[NorTracNY]

I am not at that stage, but from the 3 that I know of the biggest issue was between weeks 2 and 3. It was sleep deprivation. The pain medication prevented good sleep, but if you went without the medication, you also had trouble sleeping.

From personal experience, I think the sleeves for putting cold on the area are the best!

 

[masscity]

I had arthroscopic surgery on my left inside knee, a few months later I had the inside knee replaced. Both times I could not

shower for 17 days. My left leg was in a brace for 3 days, had to sleep with it too. I didn't have any pain, because of the nerve

blocker. I had pain once I started therapy, I took pain pills before bed and therapy. Found out I'm messed up, my main nerve

and my main vein are reversed. That probably explains a lot. Ha!

 

[CalG]

Start your flexibility and strength training NOW! Before surgery! (Oh, considering your surgery date, it's a bit late.

After,? MOVEMENT!
ice for the pain the movement causes. Don't just ice a "resting pain".

 

[ponytug]

Congratulations and good luck for a speedy recovery to your regular life!

All the best,

Peter