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3rd May 2014 – Day 3…..<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

The wound was redressed again today as it had come loose as I put my clothes on. Still looks really good.<\/span><\/p>\n

Observations for today, don’t try and use it as a counter balance like I did twice, the weight is not there. Luckily managed to save myself both times, so no damage.<\/span><\/p>\n

I almost fell out of my wheelchair today, I was reaching for something I had dropped, and went to put my foot down to steady myself. Again another lesson learned.<\/span><\/p>\n

I can honestly say, there have been no regrets to having this surgery done.<\/span><\/p>\n

I burst out in tears earlier today, don’t really know why. Thankfully I was on my own at the time. I did mention it to one of the nurses later in the day and they said it is quite common on day 2 or 3 following surgery. They see it regularly and classed it as normal. Even encouraged me to do it again if I felt like I needed to.<\/span><\/p>\n

4th<\/span> May 2014 – Day 4\u2026..<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

More of the same today, continuing to do the physiotherapy exercises, I can already feel the movement in my knee joint is becoming easier and smoother than before, although still a way to go.<\/span><\/p>\n

Continuing to reduce tablets, on OxyContin twice a day, 300mg <\/span>Gabapentin<\/a> once per day, paracetamol and Oxynorm as required which thankfully is not to often. I believe the daily injection of the anti-inflammatory is being stopped today as well. <\/span><\/p>\n

I’m still doing <\/span>Clexane<\/a> injections once per day to help prevent DVT, this is no big deal, I have done these for 6 weeks in the past after an operation.<\/span><\/p>\n

I’m still taking painkillers at the first sign of any pain, I’d rather keep on top of it and not let it get too bad.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the nurses help, I was able to take a shower today. Kept the wound dry with a plastic bag. I feel the best I have felt for a long time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wound was redressed today as it had slipped again, I understand the pressure of the dressing is quite important to ensure the stump is shaped evenly, therefore it is being redressed and retensioned regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3rd May 2014 – Day 3….. The wound was redressed again today as it had come loose as I put my clothes on. Still looks really good. Observations for today, don’t try and use it as a counter balance like I did twice, the weight is not there. Luckily managed to save myself both times, … <\/p>\n

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