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Knee Replacement Surgery
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This is exactly how I feel.
intothelight
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Different reason, but I totally understand the feeling.
Nighthawlk, when I had to have some of the arthritis removed from my toe so that it could move again, it took a year before it healed completely. It took about that long to be able to go back to my normal size shoes.
Healing can take a long time. They told me that it could take up to that long and I thought they were ludicrous. Mom worked in orthopedic surgery and reminded me throughout the year that this was normal.
This was a big toe, yours is a knee. Much more use out of that and weight put on it then my toe. I would think it does take a long time to heal.
Of course, knowing this doesn't make it any less frustrating.
therapybankrupt
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Hope things look up for you soon!
Whitneys story
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Nighthawlk, Remember how long it took to get bad. All the nerve and muscle are healing from the effects. They are the slow ones, not you!
Is your weather cold? This will also affect as the muscle tightens. Behemoth Hugs, Whitney
Is your weather cold? This will also affect as the muscle tightens. Behemoth Hugs, Whitney
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Thinking of you today as you go through the healing process. Hugs.
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Well I am not sure where to start again. It has been a while since I have posted here. Slowly but surely my left knee has been improving. Unfortunately in February my right knee started latching and catching very badly. I went in for my six month check up on my left knee and asked them to x-ray the right knee while they were at it. They found what they call a floating body. This is a bone that is loose that gets trapped between other bones causing severe pain and inability to walk.The bone looked to be the size of a marble. Well of course the result of that appointment was yet another surgery. For me this is now going onto 4 surgeries/ procedures in a 7 month period. Ohhhh no problem throw mw back on the slab.:eek: The surgery was scheduled for the 29th of March.
As the time got closer my knee was getting worse along with other things in my life. I called a week beforehand to confirm all had been pre approved and was told all was good. The day prior to the surgery I went to hand in my blood work in hopes to save my veins from one stab. Within 2 hours of leaving I get a call telling me that I can't have the surgery at the facility because it is not on my insurance plan. I'm not sure but they managed to schedule me at another hospital for the next day. Although the stress caused mass chaos.
End result is that the Dr. ended out doing a lot more than he planed. He removed many floating bones, removed some scar tissue and shaved off bone spur. As of my visit on Thursday he is not sure if the surgery will be helpful or harmful. My knee is bone on bone and very degenerated to say the least. If we were to place years on it, it would be around 85 in appearance.
I have been trying to est a lot sleeping many hours through the day. I was bruised from toe to hip. Bruising is almost all gone. Although my pain levels are still really high. I think after so many years of extreme chronic pain I no longer have any pain threshold. I need to try and rehab my knee on my own as my Dr. is not going to prescribe rehab due to possibly needing to replace it sooner than he thought.
I can't even bring myself to the thought of going through another major surgery. The last one just about killed me. The pain is unbearable. I don't react to pain meds so the bottom like is I feel everything. I know I should not worry about this now. This too me was about as close to a death sentence as one can come.:cry: I see no foreseeable relief anytime in my extended future.
As the time got closer my knee was getting worse along with other things in my life. I called a week beforehand to confirm all had been pre approved and was told all was good. The day prior to the surgery I went to hand in my blood work in hopes to save my veins from one stab. Within 2 hours of leaving I get a call telling me that I can't have the surgery at the facility because it is not on my insurance plan. I'm not sure but they managed to schedule me at another hospital for the next day. Although the stress caused mass chaos.
End result is that the Dr. ended out doing a lot more than he planed. He removed many floating bones, removed some scar tissue and shaved off bone spur. As of my visit on Thursday he is not sure if the surgery will be helpful or harmful. My knee is bone on bone and very degenerated to say the least. If we were to place years on it, it would be around 85 in appearance.
I have been trying to est a lot sleeping many hours through the day. I was bruised from toe to hip. Bruising is almost all gone. Although my pain levels are still really high. I think after so many years of extreme chronic pain I no longer have any pain threshold. I need to try and rehab my knee on my own as my Dr. is not going to prescribe rehab due to possibly needing to replace it sooner than he thought.
I can't even bring myself to the thought of going through another major surgery. The last one just about killed me. The pain is unbearable. I don't react to pain meds so the bottom like is I feel everything. I know I should not worry about this now. This too me was about as close to a death sentence as one can come.:cry: I see no foreseeable relief anytime in my extended future.
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Right now, you are at home and getting rest to recover. If you can, focus on this. "Right now" is what matters and reminding yourself of it frequently using those words can be very helpful.
Thinking of you. I wish I could take your pain away.
Right now, you are at home and getting rest to recover. If you can, focus on this. "Right now" is what matters and reminding yourself of it frequently using those words can be very helpful.
Thinking of you. I wish I could take your pain away.
Whitneys story
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(((((((((((((((Nighthawlk)))))))))))))))
I am so sorry you have been through so much. As Prime-no said take your time recouping. You might be right about your pain threshold. I finally learned self hypnosis. It is no comparison to your situation, my system burns out the med's so fast it was the only option for having a root canal done.
I am appalled they did not replace while they were already in there. I never thought I would be a candidate for hypnosis. More facilities are realizing the benefits over medications. Your system might be immune to med's as long as you have been dealing with this.
Ten minutes of meditation can do wonders. Your whole being is over taxed. Imagine yourself floating on a big cushy marshmallow in the tropics. Gentle breeze and birds singing. You are safe, as you allow the tension to float out onto the marshmallow and into the pond of beautiful azure water. You may invite anyone you like to share with.
You own this hidden paradise, only those you choose will be allowed entrance. It takes a bit to learn and allow trust in our surroundings. While you practice I will be standing guard! Sending you serenity and calming energy. :hug: Whitney
I am so sorry you have been through so much. As Prime-no said take your time recouping. You might be right about your pain threshold. I finally learned self hypnosis. It is no comparison to your situation, my system burns out the med's so fast it was the only option for having a root canal done.
I am appalled they did not replace while they were already in there. I never thought I would be a candidate for hypnosis. More facilities are realizing the benefits over medications. Your system might be immune to med's as long as you have been dealing with this.
Ten minutes of meditation can do wonders. Your whole being is over taxed. Imagine yourself floating on a big cushy marshmallow in the tropics. Gentle breeze and birds singing. You are safe, as you allow the tension to float out onto the marshmallow and into the pond of beautiful azure water. You may invite anyone you like to share with.
You own this hidden paradise, only those you choose will be allowed entrance. It takes a bit to learn and allow trust in our surroundings. While you practice I will be standing guard! Sending you serenity and calming energy. :hug: Whitney
intothelight
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NH,
I know there is nothing that I can say to make it better for you. Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
:hug:
Deb
I know there is nothing that I can say to make it better for you. Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
:hug:
Deb
NH, I'm sorry you had to go through all of this. I know, with the bone problems I've had in my toes(though knees would be worse) and the surgery I have had on one it is not a good time. I couldn't believe how long it took to heal. I find they waste their time giving me pain meds. I take three advil and that seems to work better then any narcotic I've been given. Not that it relieves all the pain. Only time did that. Problem with knees and feet, it is hard to stay off them if you actually want to get around.
I hope you heal quickly.
I hope you heal quickly.
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