Guest guest Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 I had surgery with Dr. Boachie on Jan. 21st. I stayed in the Hospital for Special surgery for about 8 days and then went to an acute rehab facility nearby. I had 3 hours of PT every day except on weekends. I had a lot of symptoms that came and went but the lasting one that is bothering me the most is the weakness I have in my legs. I have to wear a knee brace and use a walker to get around as well as the back brace that Dr. Boachie prescribed. Post surgery both my legs just buckled when I tried to stand. I am now 3 weeks out and I can stand w/o the brace as long as I can hold on to the walker but I don't dare try to walk w/o the brace as I am afraid my knee will collapse again. Dr. Boachie said it could take up to 4 months for the strength in my legs to fully return. Did anyone have a similar experience post-op? Right now I have to have help in order to stand and walk cause I can't put the knee brace on by myself because I am not allowed to bend. My husband has to help me put the knee brace on, then the back brace and then I have to use the walker to get around the house. I can't do stairs yet either. I am very happy with the way my back came out-I am standing very straight with no trace of the flatback I had before. I am worried about the strength in my legs returning but am trying to be patient. Anyone else out there have leg weakness post-op? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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