Kim,
Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear you are still having pain. Of course, you are having emotional upsets, you have been through so much. I really think there would be something wrong with you if you didn't cry, or get mad, or something.
Sure hope you feel better soon, and it sounds like you are going in the right direction, getting all those staples out.
Please keep everyone here posted on how you are doing. You have lots of friends here.
Lynne

I am so glad the knee is healing but I am sorry you are having the emotional up and downs. I know for me the constant pain can really get me down since everything I do has to center around whether or not I am hurting like heck. And most of the time I am. I dont know about you but the nights are the worse when it gets to be wee hours of the morning and the pain is still bad and we cant get comfortable. Im sorry its rough right now. I hope the medication helps you and there are no side effects that cause alarm. I wish you a very restful night tonight!

Hi Kim, my knee buddy... Depression and sadness can be common after all you have been through especially. Cry if you need to just let it out. Come here and vent or keep us posted, whatever you have to do to keep your sanity. Are you able to do any of the exercises that you have been shown? How is your movement and bending and flexion doing? Remember some things may come a little slower because you had knee surgery and RA compounding the situation. Take one day at a time. You can do it and you will be okay. It is a long process for the knee to heal. 6 months - one year so take it slow. Remember in due time. Wow that sounds like a lot of staples. You must feel better after all of those staples being removed!! keep an eye on the oozing area Kim. Joint replacement infection is no joke. Any sign of worsening in that area go back to the OS doctor immediately. Wishing you the best in your healing process. Praying for you and sending lots of hugs and good wishes to my friend.

On a teasing note-did the dr use a magnet to make sure he got all the staples :)
With all your meds and the pain-it's no wonder you're being depressed! Just try to keep in mind that after the knee pain is about gone how much better your leg will be for you :)

Thanx to everyone for encouraging words. I'm getting better slowly. I'm impatient. Bit I think that's one thing I have going for me. I'm stubborn and impatient so I get up more often to do things that I do t want to wait for so that exercises my knee. But I still have to take it easy. But life is a balancing act. Thanx everyone y'all are the best!!!

I know a few people that have had knee replacement and they have all told me that the pain is bad............but each one has said it is worth it in the long round. I hope your healing continues and your pain level drops quickly.
sherrie

Hugs