Help needed after total knee surgery

[sbg224 318]

I was sleeved on 8/3. I am down 62lbs, as of Tuesday prior to surgery for a right total knee replacement. The pain after this knee surgery is so much worse then I thought it was going to be. My whole food schedule and of course exercise schedule are totally off, and I am trying not to get discouraged and stay on track. i am taking narcotics, believe me not because I want to but it is so necessary, and the nausea is terrible. I cannot eat my usual Protein, and mostly just drinking fluids and Soups. I do hope this does not sabotage all I have done in 4 1/2 months. Anyone else experience ortho surgery after sleeve, how did you stay on track. Even if you did not have surgery, any suggestions are welcome. I wrote about this before the surgery the 22nd, and some others answered and said this knee surgery is brutal and they are right. I cannot even think about having the left one done any time soon. Thanks for any ideas

[Miss Mac 6,261]

I got my staples out at 17 days. Believe me, the difference will be like night and day. I don't see how anyone can get them both done at the same time.

[shellyd67 198]

Oh wow ... I'm sorry you are in so much pain. I also need to have a total knee replacement. I'm trying to buy as much time as I possibly can before having surgery.

As far as exercise and staying on track goes, just do the best you can. Don't be too hard on yourself. You will be back to basics once you begin to heal, and resume your normal daily routine.

[VMS1990 30]

Did you ask for for the nausea? Right now walking is the best for your total knee arthroplasty. Watch your calorie intake. Ice your knee take your pains.

[sbg224 318]

thanks all good suggestions