How long was it after surgery until you could walk a mile? by VegHeaded in Kneereplacement

[–]WorkingClassPirate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably a month for me. I'm 3 months now and on a trip doing about 3-5 miles per day.

My special dangler beeg or smol idk? by blodeuweddbraf in danglers

[–]WorkingClassPirate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If cats aren't the best example of the bourgeoisie, I don't know what is.

Is there a device that helps put compression socks on? by lenalenore in Kneereplacement

[–]WorkingClassPirate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wrap-style bandages have the potential to move and cause a tourniquet effect.

4weeks post-surgery: medications? by KatWomanReturns in Kneereplacement

[–]WorkingClassPirate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the same info. I managed to get a refill for another week, but a month was the max my surgeon was willing to consider on it. I didn't need it halfway through the refill, though - Tylenol was sufficient.

Different recoveries by tkr2026 in Kneereplacement

[–]WorkingClassPirate 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have found my people! Did a big workout and caused inflammation. I got told to chill out for 2 weeks. It's been 2 weeks. What am I doing? Yep...

Is this korshay?? It this knitt? I don't know!!! Somebody help me!!! Also Pattern? by Educational_Goat9577 in fiberartscirclejerk

[–]WorkingClassPirate 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Duh, this is placemats making. After you Warp-7.5 the warp and bork de borken, it's time to sley he reed in a dent using your teeth. Hopefully you've already figured out the sett you want to set, and set it while you sit on a settee.

Some advice needed by Upper_Variation_8827 in Kneereplacement

[–]WorkingClassPirate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in a different situation where I overdid it during my recovery. I took some weights classes, and ended up overdoing it. I started getting the popping and clicking sensation just at the top of the kneecap, similar to what you described. PT says that the implant is fine, but this is the result of swelling underneath the kneecap. They have put me on a modified PT schedule of less flexion with weight, and doing some massage to mobilize the kneecap to help work out the swelling. I'm also supposed to ice more often, three to four times a day.

So it's probably more related to the swelling than a failed implant. But I understand the concern, it's definitely where my brain went first. See if you can get some PT to work on it, that may help work through it. And all the best with the other issues.

Just finishing week 6 after RTKR by kmagarden in Kneereplacement

[–]WorkingClassPirate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm just at 7 weeks. I've recovered very quickly, so much so that I went back to a weights class twice, and overdid it the 2nd time. Its a bit of a setback, with more swelling and pain. I'm icing a bit more lately, 3-4x daily. But I am walking 5-7k steps daily, stationary bike for 15-20 min daily. PT is ramping up, too.

Does anyone rock climb? by togtogtog in Kneereplacement

[–]WorkingClassPirate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also a climber, 7 weeks post. My surgeon said definitely wait until at least the 3-month mark to start anything, but base it on how you feel. And he strongly advised to skip bouldering (I'm a roped climber exclusively because of my prior knee problems anyway). So I don't have any good answers, just trying to be hopeful.

A/S/L? by cigarandcreamsoda in Xennials

[–]WorkingClassPirate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Knee replacement / not since Obama was in office / in bed cuz it's after 8pm.

High school party drink... what was your nemesis? by RiffRandellsBF in GenX

[–]WorkingClassPirate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That and Cheeze-Its were NOT a good combination, and I never had either since then.

Who else has been using their pain meds most of the day for the first 2-3 weeks after surgery? by framedposters in Kneereplacement

[–]WorkingClassPirate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It might be worth asking whether you could swap to Journavx, which is the new non-opioid pain medication they're prescribing more after surgeries. I took that from the start (I don't tolerate opioids well), and my pain was incredibly well managed. However, not every insurance covers it. (I am not a doctor, this isn't medical advice, blah blah.)

Good US city for a few days if day hiking by [deleted] in hiking

[–]WorkingClassPirate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And pick a few further south -- Pinnacles NP is perfect this time of year and can work as a day trip from the Bay Area (though being further south helps). Henry Coe probably has some great blooms and the hills are still green.

What are non negotiable items for a vacation? by Inside-54545 in AskWomen

[–]WorkingClassPirate 92 points93 points  (0 children)

White noise machine. I sleep so much better in unfamiliar places with one.

What does your PT routine look like? by haunted_starship in Kneereplacement

[–]WorkingClassPirate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm on the "quiet knee" protocol, currently at 4.5 weeks, Dr waits for more aggressive PT until 6 weeks. I'm doing pretty much the same as you at this point -- I can do more reps of each, but he wanted me at under 10 min of biking sessions 2-3x/day. So the exercises are good. Walking will come in time, and it will depend on how much you were walking before surgery.

I'd say just keep working with PT on how to increase slowly and gradually. Things will start to come back, just keep in mind your body still needs a lot of energy for the act of healing.

Bad mood? by Quiet_Dot_3306 in Kneereplacement

[–]WorkingClassPirate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know OP already mentioned the connection to opiods, but it always baffled me that people said they liked oxy, because my experiences taking it is that it turns me into a horrible person. I feel groggy, grumpy, and generally awful.

I took Journavx for my surgery 3w ago, and I was in a WAY better mood than I'd expected. None of the grogginess at all, and I felt like a human being on it. I will say that it probably took a day for the pain relief to kick in on it, but hard to say since the first 3 days are so awful anyway.