Hi Saj, lovely to hear from you.
I've had both knees done. Dad is behaving "normally" at this stage, so don't worry unduly, it is incredibly frustrating. The pain is probably not from the knee replacement itself. During the op the surgeon will have taken a lot of trouble to make sure it is properly aligned, a worn out knee is wonky.
For up to 12 months, some ligaments etc. will be feeling stretched, especially on the inside of the knee, 2-3" above and below the joint. There will be a spot where if you press it with your thumb, it wilil make him yelp!
My knees are still getting better and better, although the ops were done in 2009 and 2011, it's actually all the muscles around the knee which are getting stronger again.
To encourage me, I was told that however much it bends in 6 months, will be the maximum bend it will have for life.
The other tips are
Make sure he's taking enough ibuprofen to reduce the swelling so the exercises are easier.
Make sure he has a comfortable recliner, so he can take frequent rests with his feet up.
Otherwise, life down here in the New Forest is good. My son is in the process of changing care provider, I've been complaining continually for almost 3 years now. Finally the council have listened! A few months ago they gave this provider the contract for care at a new complex for people with LD. After only a few months, they've had the contract taken away again.
I'm off to Lanzarote in a few weeks, then going Greek Island hopping with a good friend in September.
PS, send my regards to SM. Such a sad and difficult time for him. I'm sure you are supporting him as much as possible.
I've had both knees done. Dad is behaving "normally" at this stage, so don't worry unduly, it is incredibly frustrating. The pain is probably not from the knee replacement itself. During the op the surgeon will have taken a lot of trouble to make sure it is properly aligned, a worn out knee is wonky.
For up to 12 months, some ligaments etc. will be feeling stretched, especially on the inside of the knee, 2-3" above and below the joint. There will be a spot where if you press it with your thumb, it wilil make him yelp!
My knees are still getting better and better, although the ops were done in 2009 and 2011, it's actually all the muscles around the knee which are getting stronger again.
To encourage me, I was told that however much it bends in 6 months, will be the maximum bend it will have for life.
The other tips are
Make sure he's taking enough ibuprofen to reduce the swelling so the exercises are easier.
Make sure he has a comfortable recliner, so he can take frequent rests with his feet up.
Otherwise, life down here in the New Forest is good. My son is in the process of changing care provider, I've been complaining continually for almost 3 years now. Finally the council have listened! A few months ago they gave this provider the contract for care at a new complex for people with LD. After only a few months, they've had the contract taken away again.
I'm off to Lanzarote in a few weeks, then going Greek Island hopping with a good friend in September.
PS, send my regards to SM. Such a sad and difficult time for him. I'm sure you are supporting him as much as possible.