You would be proud of me. I am doing my exercises all the time, (and obviously they hurt a lot) I was only one of two let out of hospital the next day, (and the other lady was 15 years younger than me) and I am walking around with just one crutch now.
I can only imagine how painful this must be. Hopefully, only temporary.
Syl said
Jun 14 6:51 PM, 2025
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Have you been to the gym yet? 😉
Next week. The physio has a gym.
You would be proud of me. I am doing my exercises all the time, (and obviously they hurt a lot) I was only one of two let out of hospital the next day, (and the other lady was 15 years younger than me) and I am walking around with just one crutch now.
I can only imagine how painful this must be. Hopefully, only temporary.
It will be, going by the last one I had.
We forget how painful some things are till they come round again. (probably why billions of women have more than one baby)
At the minute, the swelling and bruising are getting worse, I have started taking painkillers, which I avoided for the first few days, but they are now needed.
Digger said
Jun 14 6:55 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Have you been to the gym yet? 😉
Next week. The physio has a gym.
You would be proud of me. I am doing my exercises all the time, (and obviously they hurt a lot) I was only one of two let out of hospital the next day, (and the other lady was 15 years younger than me) and I am walking around with just one crutch now.
I can only imagine how painful this must be. Hopefully, only temporary.
It will be, going by the last one I had.
We forget how painful some things are till they come round again. (probably why billions of women have more than one baby)
At the minute, the swelling and bruising are getting worse, I have started taking painkillers, which I avoided for the first few days, but they are now needed.
I have a tip for you. Castor oil mixed with these essential oils. Ginger. Turmeric. Eucalyptus. Frankincense. Lavender. Worked miracles for my knees recently. I could hardly walk, as the inflammation was in overdrive - I have a damaged meniscus and OA due to all the dancing I did. That mix calmed it right down and helped the pain. You can't put it over a wound though. Perhaps just the surrounding area.
Syl said
Jun 14 7:03 PM, 2025
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Have you been to the gym yet? 😉
Next week. The physio has a gym.
You would be proud of me. I am doing my exercises all the time, (and obviously they hurt a lot) I was only one of two let out of hospital the next day, (and the other lady was 15 years younger than me) and I am walking around with just one crutch now.
I can only imagine how painful this must be. Hopefully, only temporary.
It will be, going by the last one I had.
We forget how painful some things are till they come round again. (probably why billions of women have more than one baby)
At the minute, the swelling and bruising are getting worse, I have started taking painkillers, which I avoided for the first few days, but they are now needed.
I have a tip for you. Castor oil mixed with these essential oils. Ginger. Turmeric. Eucalyptus. Frankincense. Lavender. Worked miracles for my knees recently. I could hardly walk, as the inflammation was in overdrive - I have a damaged meniscus and OA due to all the dancing I did. That mix calmed it right down and helped the pain. You can't put it over a wound though. Perhaps just the surrounding area.
Can you buy it ready mixed? Is Arnica gel any good?... they rave over it on QVC. Th e wound cant be wet for 2 weeks, then the dressing will be off and the stitches out.
Anonymous said
Jun 14 7:32 PM, 2025
Oh Syl, you sound in a lot of pain. No offence to Maddog but if you need to take painkillers I think you can be forgiven for laying off the exercise until you're ready. I hope you're getting plenty of tlc. Fingers crossed the pain lessens soon and take good care of yourself xx
Vam said
Jun 14 7:40 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Have you been to the gym yet? 😉
Next week. The physio has a gym.
You would be proud of me. I am doing my exercises all the time, (and obviously they hurt a lot) I was only one of two let out of hospital the next day, (and the other lady was 15 years younger than me) and I am walking around with just one crutch now.
👏🏻👏🏻 Way to go, Syl! You’re doing great
(and yep, fwiw, Arnica gel/cream has always worked well for me to reduce bruising)
Syl said
Jun 14 11:46 PM, 2025
Anonymous wrote:
Oh Syl, you sound in a lot of pain. No offence to Maddog but if you need to take painkillers I think you can be forgiven for laying off the exercise until you're ready. I hope you're getting plenty of tlc. Fingers crossed the pain lessens soon and take good care of yourself xx
I have to do the exercises to keep the leg from stiffening up, in the long run it'll be worth it.
I am getting lots of TLC, so I know I am very lucky.
There were a couple of ladies in the same ward who were going home alone when they were discharged, I know they will cope, because they were strong, but it made me sad that they have such an uphill struggle ahead, with no one to help them.
Syl said
Jun 14 11:58 PM, 2025
Vam wrote:
Syl wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Have you been to the gym yet? 😉
Next week. The physio has a gym.
You would be proud of me. I am doing my exercises all the time, (and obviously they hurt a lot) I was only one of two let out of hospital the next day, (and the other lady was 15 years younger than me) and I am walking around with just one crutch now.
👏🏻👏🏻 Way to go, Syl! You’re doing great
(and yep, fwiw, Arnica gel/cream has always worked well for me to reduce bruising)
Thanks. I just ordered a small bottle from SBC, see how it goes.
Magica said
Jun 15 11:39 PM, 2025
How you feeling Syl, no acrobats I hope! 😎
Syl said
Jun 16 12:35 AM, 2025
Magica wrote:
How you feeling Syl, no acrobats I hope! 😎
No, but went out for a bit of lunch, so am improving daily thanks Mags.
I am on Codeine now though...that helps.
Magica said
Jun 16 10:35 AM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Magica wrote:
How you feeling Syl, no acrobats I hope! 😎
No, but went out for a bit of lunch, so am improving daily thanks Mags.
I am on Codeine now though...that helps.
When I read Codeine quickly, I thought it said Cocaine
Syl said
Jun 16 12:30 PM, 2025
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
Magica wrote:
How you feeling Syl, no acrobats I hope! 😎
No, but went out for a bit of lunch, so am improving daily thanks Mags.
I am on Codeine now though...that helps.
When I read Codeine quickly, I thought it said Cocaine
Digger said
Jun 16 1:21 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Magica wrote:
How you feeling Syl, no acrobats I hope! 😎
No, but went out for a bit of lunch, so am improving daily thanks Mags.
I am on Codeine now though...that helps.
I hate that stuff. Makes your mouth dry.
Syl said
Jun 16 1:30 PM, 2025
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
Magica wrote:
How you feeling Syl, no acrobats I hope! 😎
No, but went out for a bit of lunch, so am improving daily thanks Mags.
I am on Codeine now though...that helps.
I hate that stuff. Makes your mouth dry.
Me too, but paracetamol isn't enough.
Vam said
Jun 16 1:46 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
Magica wrote:
How you feeling Syl, no acrobats I hope! 😎
No, but went out for a bit of lunch, so am improving daily thanks Mags.
I am on Codeine now though...that helps.
I hate that stuff. Makes your mouth dry.
Me too, but paracetamol isn't enough.
Hopefully, it soon will be 🤞🏻 Codeine scares me a bit, because it can harm the liver.
Sorry to see you’re still in pain.
Syl said
Jun 16 6:42 PM, 2025
Thanks Vam...from memory, it's around 3 weeks of pretty intense pain, gradually lessening. Maybe someone else would feel more, some less.
My problem with codeine, apart from the dry mouth, is it makes me feel sick, so it's a catch 22 situ. To cheer us up, OH is looking for villas to take the grandkids to in a few months...we will get to eat our dinner cooked over that volcano soon.
Vam said
Jun 17 11:43 AM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Thanks Vam...from memory, it's around 3 weeks of pretty intense pain, gradually lessening. Maybe someone else would feel more, some less.
My problem with codeine, apart from the dry mouth, is it makes me feel sick, so it's a catch 22 situ. To cheer us up, OH is looking for villas to take the grandkids to in a few months...we will get to eat our dinner cooked over that volcano soon.
It’s hard to see time flying when you’re in pain, but it really does fly by. Try and hang tough for just another week or so.
You'll be setting foot in that lush villa before you know it! 😎
Digger said
Jun 17 2:22 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Have you been to the gym yet? 😉
Next week. The physio has a gym.
You would be proud of me. I am doing my exercises all the time, (and obviously they hurt a lot) I was only one of two let out of hospital the next day, (and the other lady was 15 years younger than me) and I am walking around with just one crutch now.
I can only imagine how painful this must be. Hopefully, only temporary.
It will be, going by the last one I had.
We forget how painful some things are till they come round again. (probably why billions of women have more than one baby)
At the minute, the swelling and bruising are getting worse, I have started taking painkillers, which I avoided for the first few days, but they are now needed.
I have a tip for you. Castor oil mixed with these essential oils. Ginger. Turmeric. Eucalyptus. Frankincense. Lavender. Worked miracles for my knees recently. I could hardly walk, as the inflammation was in overdrive - I have a damaged meniscus and OA due to all the dancing I did. That mix calmed it right down and helped the pain. You can't put it over a wound though. Perhaps just the surrounding area.
Can you buy it ready mixed? Is Arnica gel any good?... they rave over it on QVC. Th e wound cant be wet for 2 weeks, then the dressing will be off and the stitches out.
castor oil and all those EO I listed are anti inflammatory and help ease pain and promote healing. I mix my own. Rub into the surrounding areas.
Syl said
Jun 17 3:20 PM, 2025
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Have you been to the gym yet? 😉
Next week. The physio has a gym.
You would be proud of me. I am doing my exercises all the time, (and obviously they hurt a lot) I was only one of two let out of hospital the next day, (and the other lady was 15 years younger than me) and I am walking around with just one crutch now.
I can only imagine how painful this must be. Hopefully, only temporary.
It will be, going by the last one I had.
We forget how painful some things are till they come round again. (probably why billions of women have more than one baby)
At the minute, the swelling and bruising are getting worse, I have started taking painkillers, which I avoided for the first few days, but they are now needed.
I have a tip for you. Castor oil mixed with these essential oils. Ginger. Turmeric. Eucalyptus. Frankincense. Lavender. Worked miracles for my knees recently. I could hardly walk, as the inflammation was in overdrive - I have a damaged meniscus and OA due to all the dancing I did. That mix calmed it right down and helped the pain. You can't put it over a wound though. Perhaps just the surrounding area.
Can you buy it ready mixed? Is Arnica gel any good?... they rave over it on QVC. Th e wound cant be wet for 2 weeks, then the dressing will be off and the stitches out.
castor oil and all those EO I listed are anti inflammatory and help ease pain and promote healing. I mix my own. Rub into the surrounding areas.
Thanks....will see how the Arnica works.
Are you still taking those NMNH supplements? I stopped when I knew I was having surgery...will start again soon.
Maddog said
Jun 17 3:43 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Oh Syl, you sound in a lot of pain. No offence to Maddog but if you need to take painkillers I think you can be forgiven for laying off the exercise until you're ready. I hope you're getting plenty of tlc. Fingers crossed the pain lessens soon and take good care of yourself xx
I have to do the exercises to keep the leg from stiffening up, in the long run it'll be worth it.
I am getting lots of TLC, so I know I am very lucky.
There were a couple of ladies in the same ward who were going home alone when they were discharged, I know they will cope, because they were strong, but it made me sad that they have such an uphill struggle ahead, with no one to help them.
We're they sending them home alone after knee replacement?
I can only imagine how painful this must be. Hopefully, only temporary.
It will be, going by the last one I had.
We forget how painful some things are till they come round again. (probably why billions of women have more than one baby)
At the minute, the swelling and bruising are getting worse, I have started taking painkillers, which I avoided for the first few days, but they are now needed.
I have a tip for you. Castor oil mixed with these essential oils. Ginger. Turmeric. Eucalyptus. Frankincense. Lavender. Worked miracles for my knees recently. I could hardly walk, as the inflammation was in overdrive - I have a damaged meniscus and OA due to all the dancing I did. That mix calmed it right down and helped the pain. You can't put it over a wound though. Perhaps just the surrounding area.
Can you buy it ready mixed? Is Arnica gel any good?... they rave over it on QVC. Th e wound cant be wet for 2 weeks, then the dressing will be off and the stitches out.
👏🏻👏🏻 Way to go, Syl! You’re doing great
(and yep, fwiw, Arnica gel/cream has always worked well for me to reduce bruising)
I have to do the exercises to keep the leg from stiffening up, in the long run it'll be worth it.
I am getting lots of TLC, so I know I am very lucky.
There were a couple of ladies in the same ward who were going home alone when they were discharged, I know they will cope, because they were strong, but it made me sad that they have such an uphill struggle ahead, with no one to help them.
Thanks. I just ordered a small bottle from SBC, see how it goes.
No, but went out for a bit of lunch, so am improving daily thanks Mags.
I am on Codeine now though...that helps.
When I read Codeine quickly, I thought it said Cocaine
I hate that stuff. Makes your mouth dry.
Me too, but paracetamol isn't enough.
Hopefully, it soon will be 🤞🏻 Codeine scares me a bit, because it can harm the liver.
Sorry to see you’re still in pain.
Thanks Vam...from memory, it's around 3 weeks of pretty intense pain, gradually lessening.
Maybe someone else would feel more, some less.
My problem with codeine, apart from the dry mouth, is it makes me feel sick, so it's a catch 22 situ.
To cheer us up, OH is looking for villas to take the grandkids to in a few months...we will get to eat our dinner cooked over that volcano soon.
You'll be setting foot in that lush villa before you know it! 😎
castor oil and all those EO I listed are anti inflammatory and help ease pain and promote healing. I mix my own. Rub into the surrounding areas.
Thanks....will see how the Arnica works.
Are you still taking those NMNH supplements? I stopped when I knew I was having surgery...will start again soon.
We're they sending them home alone after knee replacement?
That doesn't seem like a good idea..