“One month seems to make all the difference,” I was told
multiple times by multiple folks when it came to recovery from knee replacement
surgery. 48 hours short of four weeks it
was like a switch was hit and I went from a pretty helpless, wimpy feeling guy
to someone who actually can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
First off, I was cleared of all signs of jaundice and
anemia, both of which I was very much suffering from only three weeks ago. Secondly, the pain level has dropped and my
ability to move my knees has increased dramatically. This happened in just a matter of days. No more walker, a cane if necessary, but
generally just walking around the house.
Not fast, mind you, but walking nonetheless. I have added ibuprofen and dropped to four
oxys a day.
It even stopped walking long enough to get a walk in at the
National Historical Park and, BONUS!, Carol let me drive. Needless to say it was nice to get behind the
wheel after a month and even nicer to see the totem poles, hear the ocean, and
watch gulls scanning the water for food.
The only negative is that I am still not sleeping well. The knees clang together, (maybe literally
now!) and since I am a side snoozer, there are few places I can find
comfort. It has gotten a little bit
better each night… but a full night’s sleep will be fabulous. Four weeks!
So glad you got here!
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