Part IV: Healing Continues
It has been roughly 4 weeks since my husband's total knee replacement. He remains on crutches and finds challenges getting into and out of vehicles and managing stairs, but he has improved significantly. He is tired at times, yet his attitude remains positive. There are times when he feels extreme pain, but he sees the value in the continuous passive motion (CPM) machine and he continues his exercise regimen faithfully.
I am thrilled when he is blessed by his efforts. He finally walked around the house with his crutches feeling no pain which is something he has not experienced in years. And he is bending his knee further and further each day. Outpatient rehab comes next for further strengthening we are told. I bet it will be a short course.
My husband will be going for his post-op visit to see the surgeon soon. I hope he is as pleased at my husband's progress as we are. I will keep you posted!
Part 1: Total Knee Replacement - One Man's Journey
Part II: Total Knee Replacement - The Big Event
Part III: Coming Home!
Related Topics: Technorati Tags: pain management, knee replacement, recovery
I am thrilled when he is blessed by his efforts. He finally walked around the house with his crutches feeling no pain which is something he has not experienced in years. And he is bending his knee further and further each day. Outpatient rehab comes next for further strengthening we are told. I bet it will be a short course.
My husband will be going for his post-op visit to see the surgeon soon. I hope he is as pleased at my husband's progress as we are. I will keep you posted!
Part 1: Total Knee Replacement - One Man's Journey
Part II: Total Knee Replacement - The Big Event
Part III: Coming Home!
Related Topics: Technorati Tags: pain management, knee replacement, recovery
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