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Originally Posted by Barefoot
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!
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Sounds like your finally on the right road to full recovery. Yes, pain meds are good when taken correctly. You will not get addicted. Just be aware, that pain will be around for a long time (months), but on a lesser level. As the pain subsides, the meds will be less.So glad your confidence has changed!! So important!! You will be new in no time, and yes, you will be back to golf soon. People just don't realize sometimes, how serious this operation is, but IT WORKS!! Took me a while to build the confidence in Sally also, but she's there now. She starts Monday at, Florida Rehabilitation Specialists, LLC in Lady Lake. Good luck to you, and your new knee