Thanks for asking, I had forgotten about this thread.

OK, Ongoing pain...yep. I didn't take many Codeine tablets (they can cause constipation, and that's the last thing I want right now) I am taking 2 paracetamol and 4 Ibuprofen a day....and that's it.

Kept up and beyond with the exercises I have been given, and today we walked round a lake...around a mile, still using the crutches when out, also the path is stony, but didn't feel tired at all, so all's good.

In the house and garden I don't use any crutches now, though the advice was to get down to one crutch after 4/6 weeks....so I am doing OK there, it's 3 weeks tomorrow.
First physio on Wednesday (better late than never) and stitches out on Thursday.

All in all, I think I am doing OK. (Though Maddog probably thinks I should be running a marathon by now)

Syl wrote:

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Thanks for asking, I had forgotten about this thread.

OK, Ongoing pain...yep. I didn't take many Codeine tablets (they can cause constipation, and that's the last thing I want right now) I am taking 2 paracetamol and 4 Ibuprofen a day....and that's it.

Kept up and beyond with the exercises I have been given, and today we walked round a lake...around a mile, still using the crutches when out, also the path is stony, but didn't feel tired at all, so all's good.

In the house and garden I don't use any crutches now, though the advice was to get down to one crutch after 4/6 weeks....so I am doing OK there, it's 3 weeks tomorrow.
First physio on Wednesday (better late than never) and stitches out on Thursday.

All in all, I think I am doing OK. (Though Maddog probably thinks I should be running a marathon by now)

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 It sounds like you're right on track. You have bought into pushing yourself which will heal you much faster. 

The last thing you want to do is take it too easy. 

Maddog wrote:

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Syl wrote:

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Thanks for asking, I had forgotten about this thread.

OK, Ongoing pain...yep. I didn't take many Codeine tablets (they can cause constipation, and that's the last thing I want right now) I am taking 2 paracetamol and 4 Ibuprofen a day....and that's it.

Kept up and beyond with the exercises I have been given, and today we walked round a lake...around a mile, still using the crutches when out, also the path is stony, but didn't feel tired at all, so all's good.

In the house and garden I don't use any crutches now, though the advice was to get down to one crutch after 4/6 weeks....so I am doing OK there, it's 3 weeks tomorrow.
First physio on Wednesday (better late than never) and stitches out on Thursday.

All in all, I think I am doing OK. (Though Maddog probably thinks I should be running a marathon by now)

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 It sounds like you're right on track. You have bought into pushing yourself which will heal you much faster. 

 

The last thing you want to do is take it too easy. 

 

 

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 I have always pushed myself to get well when something has gone awry.

This is the third joint replacement, and I always do exercises, even when it's really painful, and a knee replacement IS really painful. So I haven't 'bought into' anything, I have always been of the same mind. 

Syl wrote:

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Maddog wrote:

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Syl wrote:

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Thanks for asking, I had forgotten about this thread.

OK, Ongoing pain...yep. I didn't take many Codeine tablets (they can cause constipation, and that's the last thing I want right now) I am taking 2 paracetamol and 4 Ibuprofen a day....and that's it.

Kept up and beyond with the exercises I have been given, and today we walked round a lake...around a mile, still using the crutches when out, also the path is stony, but didn't feel tired at all, so all's good.

In the house and garden I don't use any crutches now, though the advice was to get down to one crutch after 4/6 weeks....so I am doing OK there, it's 3 weeks tomorrow.
First physio on Wednesday (better late than never) and stitches out on Thursday.

All in all, I think I am doing OK. (Though Maddog probably thinks I should be running a marathon by now)

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 It sounds like you're right on track. You have bought into pushing yourself which will heal you much faster. 

 

The last thing you want to do is take it too easy. 

 

 

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 I have always pushed myself to get well when something has gone awry.

This is the third joint replacement, and I always do exercises, even when it's really painful, and a knee replacement IS really painful. So I haven't 'bought into' anything, I have always been of the same mind. 

  

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 You have continued to buy into it. 😉

A lot of folks won't push through discomfort.  

Or stop doing so as they age, which actually makes them age more..

Way to go, Syl - looks like you’re doing great  You know yourself and your limits.

(and I’m glad you’re off the Codeine) 

Maddog wrote:

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Syl wrote:

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Maddog wrote:

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Syl wrote:

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Thanks for asking, I had forgotten about this thread.

OK, Ongoing pain...yep. I didn't take many Codeine tablets (they can cause constipation, and that's the last thing I want right now) I am taking 2 paracetamol and 4 Ibuprofen a day....and that's it.

Kept up and beyond with the exercises I have been given, and today we walked round a lake...around a mile, still using the crutches when out, also the path is stony, but didn't feel tired at all, so all's good.

In the house and garden I don't use any crutches now, though the advice was to get down to one crutch after 4/6 weeks....so I am doing OK there, it's 3 weeks tomorrow.
First physio on Wednesday (better late than never) and stitches out on Thursday.

All in all, I think I am doing OK. (Though Maddog probably thinks I should be running a marathon by now)

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 It sounds like you're right on track. You have bought into pushing yourself which will heal you much faster. 

 

The last thing you want to do is take it too easy. 

 

 

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 I have always pushed myself to get well when something has gone awry.

This is the third joint replacement, and I always do exercises, even when it's really painful, and a knee replacement IS really painful. So I haven't 'bought into' anything, I have always been of the same mind. 

  

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 You have continued to buy into it. 😉

 

A lot of folks won't push through discomfort.  

 

Or stop doing so as they age, which actually makes them age more..

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 I haven't bought into it, I already owned it. 

Age is just a number. I have  never defined myself by my age, even when I was young.

Vam wrote:

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Way to go, Syl - looks like you’re doing great  You know yourself and your limits.

(and I’m glad you’re off the Codeine) 

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 Thanks Vam....yep, Codeine is the devil's work, I don't know anyone who it actually agrees with, without side effects, though it is a great painkiller.

Syl wrote:

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Thanks for asking, I had forgotten about this thread.

OK, Ongoing pain...yep. I didn't take many Codeine tablets (they can cause constipation, and that's the last thing I want right now) I am taking 2 paracetamol and 4 Ibuprofen a day....and that's it.

Kept up and beyond with the exercises I have been given, and today we walked round a lake...around a mile, still using the crutches when out, also the path is stony, but didn't feel tired at all, so all's good.

In the house and garden I don't use any crutches now, though the advice was to get down to one crutch after 4/6 weeks....so I am doing OK there, it's 3 weeks tomorrow.
First physio on Wednesday (better late than never) and stitches out on Thursday.

All in all, I think I am doing OK. (Though Maddog probably thinks I should be running a marathon by now)

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 You've done amazingly well. I pulled a muscle today in my iliac bone (top of the pelvis) and it hurts like fook. 

Digger wrote:

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Syl wrote:

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Thanks for asking, I had forgotten about this thread.

OK, Ongoing pain...yep. I didn't take many Codeine tablets (they can cause constipation, and that's the last thing I want right now) I am taking 2 paracetamol and 4 Ibuprofen a day....and that's it.

Kept up and beyond with the exercises I have been given, and today we walked round a lake...around a mile, still using the crutches when out, also the path is stony, but didn't feel tired at all, so all's good.

In the house and garden I don't use any crutches now, though the advice was to get down to one crutch after 4/6 weeks....so I am doing OK there, it's 3 weeks tomorrow.
First physio on Wednesday (better late than never) and stitches out on Thursday.

All in all, I think I am doing OK. (Though Maddog probably thinks I should be running a marathon by now)

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 You've done amazingly well. I pulled a muscle today in my iliac bone (top of the pelvis) and it hurts like fook. 

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 I just looked that up, a pulled muscle there sounds really painful. Hopefully it'll ease up in a couple of days.

Maddog wrote:

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Remember, pain is just weakness leaving your body.. 💪😉

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 Just seen this, rather a daft comment if I may say so.

Pain is often a warning sign that something isn't right. If you are exercising, pain (not discomfort) can be a warning that you are doing something wrong, or pushing your body too far too fast.

At the minute, I have an intermittent stabbing pain in my kneecap, so I have stopped doing the one exercise that triggers it.  I will resume that particular exercise when the pain subsides.

To me, that's common sense.

Syl wrote:

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Maddog wrote:

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Remember, pain is just weakness leaving your body.. 💪😉

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 Just seen this, rather a daft comment if I may say so.

Pain is often a warning sign that something isn't right. If you are exercising, pain (not discomfort) can be a warning that you are doing something wrong, or pushing your body too far too fast.

At the minute, I have an intermittent stabbing pain in my kneecap, so I have stopped doing the one exercise that triggers it.  I will resume that particular exercise when the pain subsides.

To me, that's common sense.

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 That's why I winked. It's not to be taken seriously for an older person recovering from knee replacement.  

It's a phrase used at Marine Corps boot camp to motivate recruits to push through pain and discomfort..

I doubt you're going to be jumping off a landing craft with an 80 pound pack anytime soon, so you probably don't need Marine Corp type training..😉

 @ Syl… been meaning to ask - have you tried the Arnica yet?

Maddog wrote:

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Syl wrote:

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Maddog wrote:

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Remember, pain is just weakness leaving your body.. 💪😉

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 Just seen this, rather a daft comment if I may say so.

Pain is often a warning sign that something isn't right. If you are exercising, pain (not discomfort) can be a warning that you are doing something wrong, or pushing your body too far too fast.

At the minute, I have an intermittent stabbing pain in my kneecap, so I have stopped doing the one exercise that triggers it.  I will resume that particular exercise when the pain subsides.

To me, that's common sense.

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 That's why I winked. It's not to be taken seriously for an older person recovering from knee replacement.  

 

It's a phrase used at Marine Corps boot camp to motivate recruits to push through pain and discomfort..

 

I doubt you're going to be jumping off a landing craft with an 80 pound pack anytime soon, so you probably don't need Marine Corp type training..😉

 

 

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 You often add 'older person' when you are referring to me. Age doesn't bother me, but constantly referring to it is often irrelevant. I mentioned I was in hospital less time than other women who could have been younger. I know the only woman who was discharged after one night, same as me, was 15 years younger.

I also know my MIL was 100 years old when she fell and broke her hip. They replaced it, but we were warned having a major op, with anaesthetic, could sometimes be fatal in one so old. She sailed through it, and live another 4 years.

Vam wrote:

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 @ Syl… been meaning to ask - have you tried the Arnica yet?

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 I have Vam, and I have almost used the bottle up I bought, so will be reordering.

It's very cooling and soothing, and I am almost bruise free now, so it's certainly helped there too.

Syl wrote:

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Maddog wrote:

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Syl wrote:

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Maddog wrote:

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Remember, pain is just weakness leaving your body.. 💪😉

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 Just seen this, rather a daft comment if I may say so.

Pain is often a warning sign that something isn't right. If you are exercising, pain (not discomfort) can be a warning that you are doing something wrong, or pushing your body too far too fast.

At the minute, I have an intermittent stabbing pain in my kneecap, so I have stopped doing the one exercise that triggers it.  I will resume that particular exercise when the pain subsides.

To me, that's common sense.

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 That's why I winked. It's not to be taken seriously for an older person recovering from knee replacement.  

 

It's a phrase used at Marine Corps boot camp to motivate recruits to push through pain and discomfort..

 

I doubt you're going to be jumping off a landing craft with an 80 pound pack anytime soon, so you probably don't need Marine Corp type training..😉

 

 

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 You often add 'older person' when you are referring to me. Age doesn't bother me, but constantly referring to it is often irrelevant. I mentioned I was in hospital less time than other women who could have been younger. I know the only woman who was discharged after one night, same as me, was 15 years younger.

I also know my MIL was 100 years old when she fell and broke her hip. They replaced it, but we were warned having a major op, with anaesthetic, could sometimes be fatal in one so old. She sailed through it, and live another 4 years.

 

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 You have different health needs than a 20 year old. 

Every member on this forum does. That's why we are all facing medical conditions that afflict those of us who are "older".

The trick is to keep getting older with the best health we can..

Syl wrote:

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Vam wrote:

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 @ Syl… been meaning to ask - have you tried the Arnica yet?

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 I have Vam, and I have almost used the bottle up I bought, so will be reordering.

It's very cooling and soothing, and I am almost bruise free now, so it's certainly helped there too.

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 Told ya!  It worked really great for me, to eliminate my post-surgery bruising.

I’m glad it’s working well for you too.

Vam wrote:

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Syl wrote:

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Vam wrote:

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 @ Syl… been meaning to ask - have you tried the Arnica yet?

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 I have Vam, and I have almost used the bottle up I bought, so will be reordering.

It's very cooling and soothing, and I am almost bruise free now, so it's certainly helped there too.

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 Told ya!  It worked really great for me, to eliminate my post-surgery bruising.

I’m glad it’s working well for you too.

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 Thanks, it was a good tip.

I have seen in advertised on QVC, never used it though.