Got home from Hospital today
Finally had the right total knee replacement done on Monday July 31, and now home on Wednesday. Basically, my doctor said I have no restrictions, except to use my head and logically, what I cannot do,...
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That's awesome! I have not heard of the cryotherapy. I had a total TKR last summer, and did have to take substantial pain meds, especially before and after PT. Sounds like you are doing better than that!
My physical therapist recommended coming into PT with a full load of pain meds onboard. It really does help. I forgot one day and PT was MUCH harder without.
Keep that entire leg/foot elevated above your head as much as possible to help with the swelling. I would lie on the sofa on my back and kind of prop my leg up on the back of the sofa, and the swelling went down fast.
In about a year that scar will be a tiny white line and you will be SO glad you did this!
My physical therapist recommended coming into PT with a full load of pain meds onboard. It really does help. I forgot one day and PT was MUCH harder without.
Keep that entire leg/foot elevated above your head as much as possible to help with the swelling. I would lie on the sofa on my back and kind of prop my leg up on the back of the sofa, and the swelling went down fast.
In about a year that scar will be a tiny white line and you will be SO glad you did this!
