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Char
@charmv.bsky.social

This has been an interesting week. Booked knee replacement which has gone well, but not the best time for #EDS to play up. Local anesthetic didn't work during the spinal block, tendons too soft so GA & other blocks that took 30hrs to fully leave. Extra bending on bendy limbs has been an experience!

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Char
@charmv.bsky.social

Knee update: almost 3 weeks & the wound is healing well, I'm walking with one crutch and have managed most of the bend and lift control, though going down stairs is a bit hairy and I cannot lift my lower leg upwards when lying down but with physio on weds, I'm hoping for a bit of progress on that.

Char
@charmv.bsky.social

Physio update, a bit disappointing, shown as a 'class', so 5 of us, but basically a review of wound & stretch info we were given on the ward. Knee angles measured & to return in 2wks. I've got good bend but still unable to lift. Advised to do one exercise to help that.. will continue with all!

Char
@charmv.bsky.social

Knee update: ran out of paid sick days so back WFH on reduced hours ensuring I rest, stretch & physio. Still can't lift lower leg from flat position and limited strength to push up on stairs but apart from a wobble, it's getting there. Can walk without crutch, albeit slowly & back on exercise bike!