To do so, the spinal stenosis was chilled off to gain access to the cysts. She has experience in primary care and hospital medicine. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you are experiencing TKR fatigue, it could be due to a knee infection, drug interaction, anemia, or stress. and know your Sxs can be the residual anesthesia. Will this fatigue and loss of energy return ? Some days are worse than others, but I literally feel like my body is just so tired sometimes. To make sure that you comply, your body will feel post surgical fatigue and exhaustion. 2015;194(1):114-9. doi:10.1016/j.jss.2014.09.041. Be patient with it. Our clinical information meets the standards set by the NHS in their Standard for Creating Health Content guidance. Surgery went well I am told. 2017;6:45. doi:10.1186/s13756-017-0202-3. Gentle exercises, if done safely and under professional supervision, can help you overcome pain as well as severe and prolonged fatigue. If you are having a serious complication, you can always seek treatment in the emergency room. Put your fork down between bites to slow the eating process, 7. Your surgeon may prefer that you wait anywhere from 10 days to 4 weeks after surgery before taking blood-thinning medications. Week 3 Post-Op: Week 3 is honestly more of the same as Week 2. I had an open partial last september. not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in Look after yourself, Phyl xx Report / Delete Reply sarah63272 ozshelly These symtoms are more so in morning. Please be careful, stitches often don't dissolve till 12 weeks and it can take much longer for deep tissues to recover so you still have to be really careful. A trained physical therapist like the staff at Haym Salomon Home can advise on the best course of therapy for your individual situation. Being on a ventilator during surgery can, unfortunately, lead to issues with breathing. Its been 1 month and Im still feeling fatigued. Nicolle LE. Remember, your BP and heart rate can change w/ a thought so make sure to check after being still for 5 minutes. Trouble urinating after surgery is a very common issueand typically happens to patients who had a urinary catheter placed during surgery. as being in breach of those terms. Surgery tends to cause temporary fatigue that goes away after you recover. Read our editorial policy. So, hydrate yourself. Furthermore, it can help avoid extreme fatigue. 6. This is a normal side-effect. irritability. This last week though i am feeling more tired and just dont feel right.