I hope I didn't scare anyone away from having a TNR because of all my whining and complaining about pain. Some people have very little pain. I guess I just wasn't prepared for the impact of the surgery. I thought I'd bounce back much faster.
A month after surgery I could walk slowly without support, and also drive, so that wasn't a problem. But the pain was unrelenting, and I took strong prescription pain meds for two months. I needed them. But I hated taking them because they made my brain muzzy. I stopped taking them two weeks ago. As a result, my Physio is less aggressive, but I'm still getting a good range of motion.
So I guess I do recommend a TNR if you've tried all other options. The doctor tells me it will probably take six months before I'm completely comfortable. So as long as the patient understands it's no walk in the park, hopefully the final result will be well worth it!
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