The Knee Replacement Recovery Guide & Logbook: The Patient's Manual for Surviving the First 90 Days

The Knee Replacement Recovery Guide & Logbook: The Patient's Manual for Surviving the First 90 Days

THE MANUAL YOUR DOCTOR FORGOT TO GIVE YOU. Don’t just survive your Total Knee Replacement. Master it. Your surgeon gave you a pamphlet on anatomy, implants, and infection rates. They told you the surgery would be "successful." But they didn't tell you about the "3 AM Club" —waking up in agony because your cortisol dropped. They didn't tell you about "Log Leg" —the terrifying moment your brain forgets how to lift your limb. And they almost certainly didn't tell you how to use the toilet when your leg won't bend. Sarah Ridley has been there—twice. After muddling through her first knee replacement in tears, she developed a system to master her second. Now, she hands that system to you. The Knee Replacement Recovery Logbook is a hybrid Field Guide and Daily Tracker designed for the "fog of war" that follows surgery. PART 1: THE GUIDE (Real-Talk Advice) Skip the medical jargon. Here is the tactical advice you actually need, including: The Gear Guide: Why "frozen peas" are a rookie mistake, and the $10 tool that saves your dignity. - The "Mush and Push" Protocol: How to manage the constipation caused by opioids (before it becomes an emergency). - The Recliner Command Center: How to set up your "cockpit" so you never have to get up unnecessarily. - Sleep Strategy: The exact pillow placement to reduce night pain without ruining your extension. PART 2: THE LOGBOOK (90-Day Tracker) Your memory is not reliable on pain medication. You will wake up groggy, wondering if you took your pill at 12:00 or 2:00. Do not guess. This book features 90 Daily Log Pages to track: Medication Safety: A large-print table to record the exact time of every dose. - Pain & Mood Scores: Watch your progress trend upward over time. - PT Stats: Track your Flexion (bend) and Extension (straightness) to show your doctor. - The "Daily Win": A psychology-based prompt to keep your morale high when the "Post-Op Blues" hit. PERFECT FOR: The "Anxious Planner": If you want to feel in control before you go to the hospital. - The Caregiver: A "cheat sheet" to help you manage your spouse’s recovery without fighting. - The Gift Buyer: The most useful gift you can give a friend or parent facing TKR (better than flowers, which just die). You haven't ruined your life; you are just under construction. Grab your copy, set up your nest, and join the Bionic Club today.