My knee won't bend 😳

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Жыл бұрын

Thankfully, we got there eventually!! After a few days of range of motion practice, I got back to past 90 degrees of movement. 💜
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@erictaylor5462 Жыл бұрын

I had the same problem after a revision surgery when I was 11. I actually had to have the surgery twice because after the first one I fell on my stump (very much like you did) and messed up the work that had been done. BTW as you know how much it hurts to fall in your stump I think you can appreciate this. Until I had a heart attack falling on my stump was the most painful thing I'd experienced. The heart attack hurt worse. So take good care of your heart.

@sarahbailey6723 Жыл бұрын

Please don’t have another heart attack. You’ve been through enough, I think.

@that.neurodivergent Жыл бұрын

Omg I’m so sorry that happened to you 😭

@PancakemonsterFO4 Жыл бұрын

Aaargh i get Phantom Pain by just imagining how much that must hurt (i'm a amputee myself)

@rexrobo2512 Жыл бұрын

@Brainbot Jezebel that's not phantom pain. That's called empathetic pain. Your body empathizes with the pain you are seeing or hearing about one person enduring by reminding you how that pain might feel. Just ask any guy who sees another guy get kicked... ummm you know where, and let them tell you how empathy can feel.

@learabee Жыл бұрын

Hoping you’re well now❤❤ I’m sorry for so much suffering, and thank you for sharing with us xo

@brucejacobs4026 Жыл бұрын

Many years ago I had jaw surgery and I was wired shut for 7 weeks. They told me it would be stiff when I was liberated. One of my priorities was to brush my teeth again. Had to go to a drug store and buy an Oscar the grouch tooth brush to find one small enough to fit at first.

@Mack2279 Жыл бұрын

I bet that first brushing felt amazing!

@jopiekkola527 Жыл бұрын

After 2 mouth/jaw surgeries, my sister bought me an Elmo toothbrush 😁.

@marieked Жыл бұрын

I had that too, but I was determined to eat fries! I did it too.. man I was so sore but omg those fries were the best thing ever! I was 16 years old at the time, that was 31 year ago this July!

@mary-janereallynotsarah684 Жыл бұрын

Lol I use kids' tooth brushes. They're the softest and cheapest.

@anniebe4992 Жыл бұрын

What does one eat during the wired shut period? only fluids only smoothies? but no cleaning 😳 I remember 3 tooth surgeries and it was only a few days without brushing but the taste was not recommendable 😮

@jeremyortiz2927 Жыл бұрын

Remember: Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.

@kyliedroid Жыл бұрын

The whole process of regaining ROM after my ankle reconstruction was total hell, but still 12 years later I'm frequently in awe of the fact that I can walk at all. Bodies are wild!!

@TheEDFLegacy Жыл бұрын

They are! And sports surgeons are on a whole other level, when you consider the level of injuries some players end up with and return to playing at a similar level of before.

@calise8783 Жыл бұрын

I remember getting out of my cast when I broke my foot. The pain in my ankle/calves was horrendous the first few days. Way worse than actually breaking my foot. Obviously you should follow what your doctors say, but I remember reading that I should write the alphabet in the air with my foot to regain mobility. It was so difficult at first but I did it religiously several times a day. At my one week follow up, I had full mobility though not yet strength. My orthopedist was thrilled with my progress. I wish you a full/quick recovery.

@aazhie Жыл бұрын

My friend had an ankle injury and did the alphabet too! It is a fun exercise for me to do when I'm feeling a bit stiff

@hannahlawlor Жыл бұрын

Free Mr. Nubbins🎉 congratulations. Not to be weird but it looks like your surgeon did an amazing job as far as stitches like you can’t even tell you’ve ever had stitches. It’s actually pretty cool. Hope the pain management is finally under control.

@teto85 Жыл бұрын

This is a great start. I hope the rest of your re-hab goes as well with little to no complications.

@mrkeiths48 Жыл бұрын

Smiling and no mention of pain. Go slow Jo and we're pulling for you!

@Peanutsnot Жыл бұрын

I can't believe it's been 4 weeks already. I know to you it feels longer but wow. I hope the rehab and physio goes well.

@Rabbit-the-One Жыл бұрын

What about one giant acrylic nail on the end to appear as if the whole leg ends in one big toe?

@keving1318 Жыл бұрын

Congrats Jo! I went though some similar rom issues after an achilles tendon repair. It will eventually loosen, as you know. I myself am 4 weeks post surgery for a back issue. Have given you many thoughts and prayers over the last 4 weeks as I knew our surgeries happened near the same time. Best of luck to you, Jo, and I pray this is the last of the major issues you have to face for some time now.

@leeannabrown5578 Жыл бұрын

I understand the stiffness. I have ligaments in my foot reconstructed. Whew it took a long time to recover.

@aiden3627 Жыл бұрын

Looks like the incisions are healing well, here’s hoping the insides heal just as well! Takes some time to get the strength and flexibility back but hopefully it works and you have much less pain now.

@hot_wheelz Жыл бұрын

I had hip surgery years ago and one knee was in plaster unable to bend for 3 months... Took about a week to get it to 50 degrees which was the minimum required for the flight home. Took another couple of months to get back to 90 degree bend. You'll do great Jo, yes, it'll take time, rehab, exercise and probably more pain and discomfort but I have no doubt that you'll get there!

@natmickan Жыл бұрын

I’m curious; after this latest surgery you’ll obvs need new shells etc. for your prosthetics, but are there parts from your old prostheses that you’ll be able to reuse? E.g. will you be able to reuse your current liners, or is that dependent on factors? And what about your running blade? Can you reuse the blade but with a new shell? Or does a whole new blade need to be made custom? Congrats on the leg-moving milestone!

@nicelliott1175 Жыл бұрын

I am also very curious about this, especially because Mr. Nubbins will probably change in size and shape quite a bit as the remaining swelling goes down and you rebuild muscle. It doesn't sound like you will be wearing your prosthesis for a while (I'm guessing not for the 4-6 months of recovery from surgery, while the pain is expected to be worse than before) or only very minimal wear, but what about after that? Is this the sort of surgery that would normally cause a lot of change in your residual limb, or is it primarily dependent on how much it affects your pain and the associated change in function/overall use of your shorter leg? How interchangeable are sockets, feet, and pylons (the upright part, not sure if I have the name right)? If you feel up to it, a new video on the different parts of a prosthetic leg and how they fit and work together would be awesome and could be a great collab video!

@waffles3629 Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure the foot and running blade can still be used because they aren't custom made for each person. The socket might, I don't know.

@RachelJanineHarris Жыл бұрын

Yay! Free the nub!!!

@HolliNiesen Жыл бұрын

I'm so excited for you to be able to bend your knee again! Hoping eveything heals really well ❤

@RedHotMessResell Жыл бұрын

I gotta give it to you. I didn’t know why muscle degradation felt like until covid and when we were all stuck inside and I gained weight and let myself go, I never felt soooo out of shape. I’m still coming back from it. Every time you get a surgery on your limb you gotta rehabilitate it and that’s hard with two legs let alone one. It looks like it’s healing nicely though!

@KrystinaTheAlien Жыл бұрын

I saw your video yesterday about the surgery and when you mentioned you couldn't bend your knee i was like...i would get through it, bc what other choice is there, but not being able to bend it would agonize me 😂

@downhomesunset Жыл бұрын

That’s a terrific mindset!

@SenoritaSevilla Жыл бұрын

I broke my knee cap many years ago and the pain of bending it for the first time is SO real. I’m excited you’re on to the next phase though!!

@gillianmendez9488 Жыл бұрын

You are so positive I wish I can be like that! Thank you for sharing this very intimate moment with us! You will be able to look back at this and see how far you’ve come! Praying for your pain to be significantly less, if not completely gone!

@railroad5024 Жыл бұрын

I learn so much from you. Wishing you speedy recovery and rehabilitation!

@bishielurfer Жыл бұрын

I broke part of my hand last year and had to have it splinted for like six weeks. When I was finally able to take the splint off, I could still barely move it. It took several months of rehab to even be able to kind of form a fist. For a while it was like it wasn't even my own hand because I'd be trying so hard and it wouldn't move at all. I still can't fully move it properly and, because it broke along a joint, I might never be able to. It's a real pain because I discovered that I apparently had a habit of putting my meds in my right hand, and now they just fall if I do that because I can't fully close my hand 😅

@m105chelle Жыл бұрын

BEST OF LUCK WITH REHAB ❤😊

@annaburns2865 Жыл бұрын

Omg. At first when she said her knee was splinted, I thought she said splitted like split in half. 😮 I finally understood what she was saying after I saw that her knee was perfectly fine.

@justmemandalee Жыл бұрын

Good for you, the energy coming off of you says it all- better days have started!!!!

@eliaspanayi3465 Жыл бұрын

Wow, its like a giant finger

@Simply_Human23 Жыл бұрын

☺️Awesome! I recall the day I had my cast removed I oddly assumed that I would experience minimal if any discomfort but I was in for a shock hence I was both excited for you and nervous as you removed your splint bandgang and attempted to flex your knee my reflex reaction and inner monologue was oh please be careful then relief came over me upon notice that you seemed to experience minimal pain apart from stiffness, continued healing Jo! so relieved for you ❤️☮️

@MOJayhawk99inKS Жыл бұрын

Yay, Jo! You are awesome. Thank you for keeping us updated.

@justiniantheaverage6114 Жыл бұрын

It's so good when you're finally able to start trying to bend your knee again. It takes time and a lot of work, but the freedom to try is the best feeling!

@ArreisMorsCI Жыл бұрын

I just had hardware removed from my ankle after breaking it months ago. Onward and Upward from here!!! Cool to be "walking this new journey with you" throughout this summer!!!! You're a HUGE INSPIRATION to me, Thank you for sharing your truth.

@gracebergeon2155 Жыл бұрын

i had knee surgery 4 weeks ago and today the PT unlocked my brace so it’s not locked straight anymore and can bend up to 90 degrees in the brace. he also measured the maximum i could bend my knee and i got to 105 degrees! i didn’t even know if i could make it to 90 so i was happy about that. i still have two weeks on crutches but i finally feel like i’m making progress with my knee so i relate to you on some level. good luck healing 😊

@kennethbeers8693 Жыл бұрын

watched several of your videos. You're absolutely amazing, Ma'am. I can't fathom how difficult your situation has been. Hugest big hugs. 😊

@that1guy335 Жыл бұрын

Great work. Was concerned after your posts about how difficult post op was. Keep it up

@DavidMcCurley Жыл бұрын

Wow that is stiff! Interesting. Thanks for sharing. Love the positive attitude!

@oliverg6864 Жыл бұрын

Yeah after bunion surgery I had my ankle in the cast for many weeks, when they took it off I was surprised that I couldn't move it. Eventually it got back to normal but it was weird! Hope your rehab goes well :)

@angelabernhardt6761 Жыл бұрын

Congrats!! That’s gotta feel good! Stiff…but good! 😊

@tondriasanders6306 Жыл бұрын

I’m so excited for you! I know it’s been a really rough go round with this surgery and I’m happy for you to be on an upswing right now. I can see where the allergic reaction injured your skin, it looks like it will recover nicely with time. Best of continuing luck my friend! 💜🤙🏼😊

@coryaubin4348 Жыл бұрын

Best of luck to you Jo, I'm off my leg for a week for rehab too. I am a recent RBKA

@downhomesunset Жыл бұрын

Cory the best to you! She’s an inspiration to all who have mobility issues. I’m not an amputee myself; just severe psoriatic arthritis.

@akwood1873 Жыл бұрын

@@downhomesunset I'm in the same boat with severe, stage 3 Rheumatoid Arthritis. Before diagnosis and treatment... Whooof!! Now, looking back on it, I have no idea how I functioned that way for so long.

@aroaceautistic Жыл бұрын

Regaining range of motion (for me it’s my ankle after breaking my leg) is SUCH A PAIN IN THE ASS but worth it of course. Good luck with ur recovery

@janach1305 Жыл бұрын

I had many leg fractures back in the days when a broken bone meant three months in plaster of Paris. I know well that the difficulty really starts when the cast comes off and you have to start moving your leg again again and putting weight on it. I always started by gently bending my leg while immersed in a warm bath. Good luck with your recovery!😺

@Sunstreaker2k5 Жыл бұрын

Slow and steady Jo, you’ll have this thing whipped if you keep at it as we all know you will. Thank you for the updates and for all you share with us.

@Srh721 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations 🎉 I hope that everything is going to go as well as it can and that this surgery would be so worth it ❤

@chrislongbeard Жыл бұрын

Reminds me after 6 months of not putting weight on my foot after 4 surgeries on my heel and ankle. The muscle loss was the worst.

@downhomesunset Жыл бұрын

Chris-I hope you are doing much better today!

@chrislongbeard Жыл бұрын

@@downhomesunset one set back 7 years ago and still some bad days 16 years later.

@Loves2troutfish Жыл бұрын

Omg its so good to see your smile your true real smile again. So thankful you are healing and on the road to recovery. Of course continued prayers and good vibes to get to that 90° safely and with as little pain as plausible. Hugs and much love!!!!!

@notsureiL Жыл бұрын

The nubbing looks great :) You truly are an inspiration 😊 Never give up.

@basicbadwitch6323 Жыл бұрын

You do not understand the level of hope I have that this surgery was successful for you. Best energies and vibes ♡

@garrykennedy5484 Жыл бұрын

So glad to see you in good spirits again. You ARE a winner, not a winer. Good for you girl!!! Much love from AZ.

@C-SD Жыл бұрын

The relief of being able to move something that's been immovable for months is incredible.

@TheSub2rainen Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! I just found some of your recuperation videos and the post surgery pain. I can imagine your relief to start getting back to normal. ❤

@sandracoulson803 Жыл бұрын

Love your positivity. I am recovering from a broken ankle and I need to take a pointer from you

@forest_green Жыл бұрын

Ok but your nubbin looks so great. It's healing beautifully.

@CincyCkyLdy Жыл бұрын

You have been through so much. I'm sending up prayers for total healing as quickly as possible. You are such a trooper!

@GilbertMartinelli Жыл бұрын

I love seeing you take joy in small, incremental victories. This is the key to accomplishing anything.

@FurWhisperer Жыл бұрын

I just love that you call your short leg your nubbin, it sounds funny and cute 😂😂. Speedy recovery Jo

@claudiacarolina6125 Жыл бұрын

I applaud your positive attitude!! You're an inspiration, Jo!!

@domiharantova1145 Жыл бұрын

You go, girl! I'm so proud of you. Sending love and strength from Czech Republic.

@waylonhartwell Жыл бұрын

I'm happy to see you in much better spirits and I'm glad to see you entering into your physio stage of recovery

@heartdragon2386 Жыл бұрын

Excited for you. Hoping for a smooth and relatively painless recovery.

@asktokeatzen3689 Жыл бұрын

I am so so happy for you Jo! You are an amazing creator, and your strength inspires all of us 💙

@aether1356 Жыл бұрын

Damn, that brings back memories... After i broke my knee I wasn't allowed to bend it for 6 weeks, then when I finally got cleared to bend it to 90⁰, It wouldn't move and would just flop. I literally had to sit there and squeeze a random muscle as hard as I could, just to see a slight twitch either up or down to figure out how to move it. That was 3 years and 2 surgeries ago, and now I'm walking around on it fine (running and jumping are a bit out of my range tho, it may be a psychological thing but I'm terrified of any kind of impact)

@Nan-59 Жыл бұрын

Awww 🥰 You have been through so much!❤️🩷🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩶🤍❤️🩷🧡💛💚🩵💙

@hannahbradshaw2186 Жыл бұрын

Of course this is NO comparison at all but when I had finger surgery (completely closed the car door on it....yes I'm dumb), even just after like a week and a half I found it impossible to bend my finger from all the swelling and just not using. It's insane how well you did after 4 weeks and a major operation. You're smashing this!

@learabee Жыл бұрын

We love you and I just can’t believe you’ve had to endure MORE so recently, it’s blowing my mind…. But this is progress and your incredible attitude and strength will keep you going. I wish you didn’t have to suffer so much more…. again… ❤❤❤❤

@virginiaperl7322 Жыл бұрын

You are the most positive person and you bring that positivity into my life, and I thank you! I have mental issues, I know that is nothing compared to you, but each time I watch you it makes my day thank !❤❤❤

@richiegrohs9137 Жыл бұрын

I love you friend.I am glad your puppers have you back.

@douglaslester6812 Жыл бұрын

HUGS! One day at a time. One step at a time.

@crschoen123 Жыл бұрын

I love how positive you are about this!

@constancestrawn1303 Жыл бұрын

Oh damn I remember that moment. High five for getting there and all the best for the next steps! 💜

@melissafields3376 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations!! Sending blessings for a full range of motion!!

@cristiyorke9507 10 ай бұрын

Appreciate your videos. I recently lost mobility due to cancer in my spine. I literally went from walking, hiking, kayaking....you know, active life....to using a wheelchair and cannot take a step. I'm.trying to learn about this chair and thank you for your videos!

@dovebair Жыл бұрын

Wow!! I love your positivity!! ❤ best wishes on your healing journey!

@windybeach2184 Жыл бұрын

It’s looking really good under there. I hope it continues to heal smoothly from here. I bet it will feel great as you start to get that range of motion back and can move around more easily.

@riverlove352 Жыл бұрын

You go girl!!!! Your inspiration!!! Thank you for sharing your journey 🙏

@hellsfirefreedomtube6984 Жыл бұрын

I badly broke my left leg just above the knee flipping a motorcycle last September. Shortly after I started walking with crutches I went to physical therapy to get my range of motion back in my leg. Then had to get surgery again to remove cement from my leg because bone wasn’t growing around it and bits of bone from my hip was spliced in its place. That reset all that first physical therapy work and now I’m going through physical therapy again.

@djsting Жыл бұрын

Praying for a recovery and a the desired outcome!

@CinkSVideo Жыл бұрын

Yay. Movement! You will get that range of motion back. Hopefully way less pain follows along too.

@yunglynda1326 Жыл бұрын

happy for you on reaching this milestone Jo!

@chipmunkshavenuts Жыл бұрын

I don't envy that. I had to not move my shoulder for 6 weeks after surgery. Regaining the range of motion was a long painful process. Sounds like you have realistic goals. Keep faith in the process, and remember that the effort you put into PT is directly proportional to the affect you get out of it.

@HueTheFew Жыл бұрын

Much love to you and your nubbin' recovery Jo! ❤🎉

@sjs_1999 Жыл бұрын

Your content is always to interesting. I’m in PT school right now and one of my favorite courses were below the hip amputations along with bracing, orthotics, and prosthetics. Can’t wait till I get the clinical experience to work with amputees!

@faithdowney4585 10 ай бұрын

You are absolutely beaming & I am so happy for you.

@alicecain4851 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! You are so patient!

@bluewinterwolf Жыл бұрын

Good for you, so happy your able to heal and get back to how you were xxx

@tomstanziola1982 Жыл бұрын

All the best to you in your rehab, Jo!!! I pray for a complete recovery for you. Love you lots!!! ❤❤❤

@shannonhensley2942 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like it's going exactly how it needs to. 🎉 I'd celebrate it. Keep up the good healing. ❤

@jenniferscott3176 Жыл бұрын

some days the pain I'm in makes me want to go that route but I'm still holding on u are so much braver then me. ur my hero ❤

@chrissy24-7 Жыл бұрын

Where has the time flown! I'm so excited for you! ❤

@alimaloney218 Жыл бұрын

You’re gonna rock the rehab. You got this!

@Piper_____ 10 ай бұрын

Man, seeing this reminded me of when I sprained my ankle most recently - I hadn’t had the option to wrap, elevate, compress OR rest it immediately after or for an entire week. It had healed most of the way after about a month, but it was so so so stiff. I’d been favoring it while it was healing to the degree that a lot of muscles had atrophied. Here’s to physical therapy for not only helping me get my full range of motion back, but also strengthening my leg so I stopped spraining my ankle!

@williesmith4720 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the path you are living. You are so brave and encouraging!

@ixrer Жыл бұрын

Glad you can free the nubbin! Here's hop in the recovery is swift and with minimal pain

@m3horn Жыл бұрын

That's great your on your way jo.👍👍

@user-wc8em2it6d Жыл бұрын

Physical therapy, you got this, Jo 💕

@Eucis93 Жыл бұрын

I hate that stiff feeling! I’ve had over 30 surgeries on my legs, a good 10 or so with casts for 6-8 weeks each. It’s such a weird uncomfortable feeling, and for me it always lasts quite a while. But that first time being able to bend it fully is absolutely amazing. Just take it slow, be patient and DON’T push or force your knee to bend!

@cosmicowl2845 Жыл бұрын

Heck Yeah! You got this!

@brucelazarus8669 Жыл бұрын

You’re an inspiration. Best wishes for your speedy healing.

@jameslong9921 Жыл бұрын

You go girl, positive all the way! Best wishes from NZ.

@pamrowbottom8391 Жыл бұрын

I'm amazed how much your knee moved keep it up girl

@zoehicks880 Жыл бұрын

I just got a screw taken out of my wrist that hadn’t allowed it to bend in 7 years. It’s so weird how stiff a joint can get if it isn’t moving! Slowly but surely the flexibility in my wrist is coming back and it feels amazing. I hope your recovery goes smoothly and you’re walking before you know it :)