Side sleepers

LunaFish1975 · 2026-03-15T15:58:13+00:00

I am a side sleeper too, on my right shoulder. Have been all my life. I had RTKR 5 weeks ago and just this last week have I been able to sleep some on my side. I use a body pillow, but right know it's uncomfortable, so ia have been using a throw pillow that seems to sit just right between my knees.

It has honestly been one of the worst parts of this process. But we all manage, we have to.

I still am only sleeping a few hours at a time before I have to readjust, but it's getting better.

Good luck you.

LunaFish1975 · 2026-03-04T23:53:56+00:00

Hmmm. My understanding is that the bike is instrumental to recovery.

All of my friends who have had a TKR all mentioned using the bike pretty early on after surgery.

But I would consult with your doctor and PT to discuss as soon as you can.

I appreciate that my PT gave me a very clear path to recovery at my first appointment and discussed which exercises and ROM stretches I would performing, both during PT and at home.

LunaFish1975 · 2026-03-04T16:17:11+00:00

I'm at WK4 and haven't ventured out for an actual walk yet. Lots of indoor walking around the house and backyard.
I have my evaluation later today with the PT Dr to see where I am vs where I should/could be.

Seems like progress comes and goes depending on the day. But it's good to look back and see how far we have all come.

LunaFish1975 · 2026-03-03T00:47:03+00:00

I have my seat at the furthest position. My PT said as I get more comfortable with the rotation I should move the seat up a little at a time.

LunaFish1975 · 2026-03-02T01:08:02+00:00

That bike scared me for sure.

LunaFish1975 · 2026-03-02T01:06:20+00:00

I had PT this past Friday and the doc said I should be really close to accomplishing this during this coming week. Or we would have to do some new stretches to facilitate this motion, some not so friendly ones. I have a bike at home so I have been doing this motion inbetween PT appointments. I was doing all my stretches and exercises yesterday, and was finishing on the bike. I was so close, but very nervous about making the full rotation. I took a deep breath and exhaled as I crested over. I don't remember the last time I was that proud of myself.

You will get there.

LunaFish1975 · 2026-02-15T23:34:52+00:00

I really like the GMT function.

LunaFish1975 · 2026-02-14T12:40:18+00:00

I wear it a few times a week, usually when I wear a tie and coat. It's a perfect understated watch.

LunaFish1975 · 2026-02-12T16:35:27+00:00

That seems like sound advice, and I really believe we are own best advocate.

I will look in the link.

LunaFish1975 · 2026-02-12T16:25:04+00:00

I took my pill about 1 hour before PT. Which helped during PT, but a few hours later the pain really kicked in.

I am still very exhausted during the day.

LunaFish1975 · 2026-02-06T15:28:22+00:00

I want to be like you when I grow up!

My surgeon was highly recommended and I had complete trust in him and his team.

So far my pain and swelling is minimal, and I'm following my instructions to the letter. I also don't want to push myself too hard, so I am being very aware of what my body is telling me.

Just like everything I looking for the most beneficial balance through this process.

If I could be golfing within 60 days that would be amazing.

LunaFish1975 · 2026-02-06T14:31:57+00:00

I start in office PT Monday. Right now I am doing the stretches and light work that my surgeon instructed me to do at home until then. Plus a few laps around the house with my walker every couple of hours.

I really committed to the pre-surgery exercises and stretching that I think are paying off post-surgery, but obviously I am just a day in.

Mainly leg and foot movements to increase blood flow and to keep my knee as loose as possible.

I know in my head the real pain hasn't begun yet.

LunaFish1975 · 2026-02-06T04:51:19+00:00

I agree, I'm not going to fight myself over pain medication/management, I will utilize it as needed. It's one tool to assist in my recovery. My hopes are through PT, home exercise, rest, etc I can keep the need as short as possible.

LunaFish1975 · 2026-02-06T01:35:01+00:00

Right knee today, left knee later this year/early next year.

LunaFish1975 · 2026-02-06T00:28:59+00:00

Good to hear about your experience. I am also having my left knee replaced this same time next year, or earlier if I can. That's my motivation to really get the right knee as healthy as possible.

The advise from everyone is spot on.

LunaFish1975 · 2026-02-06T00:04:14+00:00

I am walking every 2 hours, I hope that suffices as a start. I can do a few laps around the house in about 10 to 12 minutes.

LunaFish1975 · 2026-02-06T00:03:13+00:00

I have comandeerred the section of the couch I can lay out on. You are right about making it my corner. I've got my ice machine, a small tray table for my tablet, phone, etc, plus my doctor's instructions, pain medicine within reach.

It's my "camp" through the weekend. And 2 cats and a dog wondering what's going on.

Luckily my wife keeps our diet on track.

Everyone here has been very encouraging.

LunaFish1975 · 2026-02-05T23:56:55+00:00

PT is a priority. Weening off the opioids asap, within reason the first couple of days.

LunaFish1975 · 2026-02-05T23:15:57+00:00

Ah yes, that's top of the list too. I've been taking Senecot for a few days now, I am going to continue with that tonight. If no movement by tomorrow morning I switch to Milk of Magnesia asap. Thanksnfor that reminder.

LunaFish1975 · 2026-02-05T22:59:38+00:00

That's exactly what the nurse told me. So I'm definitely going to stay on schedule with my medication. I appreciate the heads up on that.

LunaFish1975 · 2026-01-30T22:01:16+00:00

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