Mr Odei Shannak 2021-05-04 Person 3 5 0

I felt calm and in good hands, I was explained about the procedure, and what i was to expect in the aftercare. They were thorough, and went by the book. I was expecting less due to the current situation with covid. but everything was good. The after care was good too, but I was a good patient and stuck to the exercise program, There was sufficient pain relief, for the after effects of the surgery. We all feel we can run before we can walk. I feel that as I stuck to the ice therapy and exercise so aided my recovery. I know i could of pushed myself to do more but didnt want to hinder my recovery by doing too much. I felt that staying in one position for too long made my knee ache and stiffen, so made sure i was moving and changing position throughout the day. I'm looking forward to doing longer walks as time allows and as my staminar improves. This was my second knee replacement the first right side was done five years ago. The second was more successful, after the first ... i had one operated knee and one damaged knee so recovery was more, not walking unaided until about 4 - 6 months but by then the left knee was totally shot. I had the added pressure of falling when the left gave way at least once a week, and damaging my back. having to be on stronger pain relief. after the second surgery having a fixed knee to rely on with the operated knee was a completely different experience. to have no constant grinding and stabbing in to my knee and be completely pain free was out of this world. I found my smile again. I do have to make the muscles in my back stronger which i can do in time. now that i am pain free in my legs. im looking forward to getting onto the cross trainer and going swimming.