reported trouble sleeping
Total knee replacement · Tuesday
Your Day 9 recovery update
Based on fictional journals from 42 patients at a similar point in recovery.
reported moderate swelling
said walking felt easier
What patients wanted you to know
“I thought I was behind because sleep was still awful. Hearing that other people struggled with it helped me stop judging each day as a test.”
Your care instructions come first
Patient experiences cannot determine whether your symptoms are safe. Follow your surgeon’s instructions and contact your care team about new or worsening concerns.