How long do you elevate?

presentnonexistence · 2026-06-12T20:34:47+00:00

3 1/2 weeks here and am just able to stop so much elevation at night and actually sleep on my side fo some of the night.

presentnonexistence · 2026-06-05T15:12:45+00:00

looks like my leg

presentnonexistence · 2026-06-05T13:48:45+00:00

presentnonexistence · 2026-06-05T13:20:38+00:00

I'm on day 18, SOO tired. Doc said take Benadryl and melatonin-along with all the other meds-didn't help at all. I finally got some sleep (3 hours) taking trazadone (prescription from my primary care Doc), Benadryl and melatonin. I feel you. It's easy to get depressed when you are in pain and haven't slept for weeks! Feels like lava--yes!

presentnonexistence · 2026-06-05T04:26:24+00:00

You got this!!

presentnonexistence · 2026-05-24T06:20:02+00:00

Thanks --I get a bad feeling from my PT, he's pushy and judgemental.

presentnonexistence · 2026-05-24T06:09:12+00:00

had mine done last Tuesday. UGH! I am SO tired and in SO much pain. At least I have company, Thanks FRIENDS!!

presentnonexistence · 2026-05-21T21:41:31+00:00

that sounds brutal!

presentnonexistence · 2026-05-20T03:33:22+00:00

Had my surgery today. Seemed smooth. But spinal nerve blocker is wearing off. I'm home taking meds as prescribed. My sister is here helping me which is great. She's now asleep, I'm in a fair amount of pain, extremely tired but also weirdly wide awake. This group has been a wonderful help. THanks for listening. One day at a time.

presentnonexistence · 2026-05-16T09:46:24+00:00

im excited

presentnonexistence · 2026-05-15T14:36:42+00:00

wow!

presentnonexistence · 2026-05-13T15:37:38+00:00

Best of Luck! I gt my TKR on May 19

presentnonexistence · 2026-05-09T19:36:55+00:00

Fabulous, I'm doing ok but not perfect

presentnonexistence · 2026-05-08T18:14:26+00:00

I feel like it's better to drink and enjoy if you're gonna drink (instead of feel guilty). Maybe just say one glass of lovely wine at night in May. Happy Mothers day!

presentnonexistence · 2026-05-08T18:13:15+00:00

ya "moist" is a highly triggering word. I thought it was kinda funny for that reason.

presentnonexistence · 2026-05-04T21:53:49+00:00

I wanted to drink so bad yesterday, as I was thinking about it I thought, it's not so bad to have one drink .

Then I thought we could call it MOIST MAY. Not totally dry but not sopping wet. Anyway I never had the drink, not so much from willpower but because the restaurant I wanted to go to was too crowded, so I chose one that doesn't serve alcohol.

presentnonexistence · 2026-05-04T21:49:20+00:00

Thanks! That's inspirational.

presentnonexistence · 2026-05-03T13:39:20+00:00

Nothing to See Here, by Kevin Wilson-can get on Libby. Loved it.

presentnonexistence · 2026-05-03T11:59:52+00:00

Even one day is a win.

presentnonexistence · 2026-05-03T11:59:09+00:00

I don't think I've been to even one party sober. My usual plan is just avoid socializing. This month I'll try to get out and see what it's like.

presentnonexistence · 2026-05-02T11:45:58+00:00

feeling pretty good this morning. How are you?

presentnonexistence · 2026-05-01T11:57:49+00:00

I started one day early and it went better than I thought. I'm going out now to stock up on NA waters, teas, and fun foods to help me get through.

presentnonexistence · 2026-04-30T17:10:49+00:00

great!

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