10 weeks TKR (Total Knee Replacement)
Monday marks the completion of 10 weeks since my surgery. I continue to struggle getting to a "0" extension but some improvement has been made. I've now progressed from a walker to a cane to unassisted. I am driving in my neighborhood. I have avoided the freeways so far. However I still walk with a limp and walking is pretty much limited to getting in and out of buildings due to pain. I am not able to take a stroll around the block or walk for exercise at this time. I am beginning to apply what feels like equal weight on both legs for a few minutes at less swollen times of the day. Walking and standing for more than an hour is not possible at this time. I can not sleep through the night and moderate pain is evident 24/7. Crazy right? How do I have surgery and I am worse than before!!?? Most people are feeling so much better by this time. Many have returned to work. I have the added burden that I must stand and move about all day with my work and really c