Knee replacement

[rondog]

Well, today is exactly 1 week out, Day 7. First few days had a pretty high suck factor. The Oxycodone pain pills were a big part of that though - much better using Tramadol. But I've been moving around like they told me to.

Went to 1st PT appt yesterday, the tech was flabbergasted - he said my range of motion and mobility is FAR ahead of normal 1-week levels. He was amazed.

Today, I've discovered I can easily walk without walker or cane support - but I'm not going to push things.

So, overall - doing great! Still have some ugly swelling and bruising, but that's normal. Ice and elevation baby!

[Irving]

Great to hear!

[rondog]

Great to hear!

Thanks! I'm diggin' it.

[TRnCO]

that's good news. Glad to hear that you're on the mend...

[rondog]

that's good news. Glad to hear that you're on the mend...

Thank you!

[BushMasterBoy]

I like Tramadol, stops the pain pretty well. After the third day, I'm addicted. The with drawls are horrible. You are right oxycodone was much easier.

[rondog]

I don't like reading these threads, and I don't have any knee/joint issues. :/

Keep climbing ladders and rooftops, and that status might change. You might want to consider joint health supplements, wish I had - but I had injuries too.

[rondog]

I like Tramadol, stops the pain pretty well. After the third day, I'm addicted. The with drawls are horrible. You are right oxycodone was much easier.

Sure you don't have that backwards? Tramadol works great for me, it's the goddamned Oxycodone that gives me fits.

[BushMasterBoy]

One day they will practice medicine with a DNA profile that gives genetic markers indicative of side effects. Everybody is different, treat them all the same...

I am probably just asking for way too much.

[flogger]

Thanks! I'm diggin' it.

Keep up with the updates. Your recommendations of grab bars and handrails is well noted.

Glad to hear things are doing well, I'm convinced some of those PT ladies are actually Catholic Nuns doing sadistic side work (grew up in Catholic school)!

Thanks for the insight Ron, SOMEONE might be a little nervous about his surgery approaching on Knee Replacement and it's nice to follow someone's post op PT and recovery.
Much appreciated.