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58 lbs down, and had my knee replacement

Ange6012

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Hi All!!
Well it sure has been a while and I hope you all are doing great! I'm 7 months post op and down 58lbs. The new pic is from about 49. I don't have any new pics that don't include my knee incision.
Well the knee replacement surgery was on Nov 29th and it went well. Although I terribly underestimated the seriousness of it. It's no joke. My leg is swollen still and they tell me another 2 months it will be swollen. Yea 11lbs of swollen!
But I am doing the best I can. I have my followup with the surgeon on Jan 4, and expect to get pt script.
I also have been eating way too much but since I can't eat alit I think I'm ok. But the holidays will be over next week and I'm grateful.
Then it's back to business.
I think I spent 2 weeks crying, I was in terrible pain, could not get into my bed because I could not lift my leg and when hubby tried to help the pain was excruciating. So I slept on the recliner. But had a huge pity party for myself. My husband did not know what to do for me. Kept handing me food, I kept eating it lol.
Finally he said you have to get out of this house. Got a wheelchair and one day we went out just for a walk. I walked some and rode some :)
The next day we took a drive to long Island, did some thrift shopping and came home.
But as far as my bypass I'm so happy I did it. I have ALOT of jiggly, saggy, wrinkly skin under my arms. My legs and my belly but I'm totally ok with it. As I've said I dress very modestly. Always have.
Well I have to get my day started but wanted to drop in and say hey!
 
I'm very surprised they didn't start PT immediately. According to those I know who've had their knees replaced, it gets better with time and movement, so hopefully they can get you started soon.
Great job on your weight loss. Once the knee pain improves, you'll be back to feeling great. Hang in there!!
 
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