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Originally Posted by PaPaLarry
After visiting Dr Dukes office yesterday, Sally will be going to Rehabilitation, 3 times a week, for 4 weeks to get the stiffness out, which is causing some of the pain. Dr said this will help her, heal faster, and reduce some swelling. Otherwise , everything looks fine, x rays show everything in order, and more pain medicine was ordered in case she needs it. Was told to start taking 2 Aleves, twice a day to help swelling and imflamation faster etc. Pain can be with her for a long time, we were told. Exercising and stretching is so important they said. On 7nth week (who's counting) and things seem to get better each day
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I'm glad things are getting better for you and Sally.
My Orthopedic Surgeon prescribed new Meds for me this week. He lectured me to take them regularly to stay ahead of the pain. They are working well, allowing me to get more sleep and do more aggressive exercises. I started yesterday with a new Physiotherapist and she says I'm doing fine. She measured my bend at 100 degrees, which doesn't seem like much, but she says I'm doing OK for three weeks post surgery.
It seems the whole mixture of exercise, medication, sleep and nutrition have to be "fine tuned" for each individual. The hardest part for me was getting past my aversion to pain Meds and taking them before the pain, not after.
I'd really like to say a heartfelt thank to those people who sent me PMs with suggestions and good wishes. How very kind of you. I finally feel more optimistic, that I'll be golfing in The Villages in November!