28-12-2023, 03:18 PM
Yes, ops like these usually involve permanent nerve damage and a change to lymphatic drainage. I have one leg seriously altered and am quite used to having to raise it to get the swelling down to a reasonable level. And buying shoes one size up to accommodate, lol. Boots in winter make me almost a matching set, which is one reason I love them.
I am very sensitive to opiates, especially morphine and have always avoided Tramadol after a really nasty experience with it. But the clever buggers have made a slow release form which I found utterly fantastic for post op pain relief with no side effects whatsoever. I stopped it at ten days post op and really noticed a difference lol, but fortunately was well into recovery by then. I think it was called Tramal, but ask your anaesthetic team, it might suit you.
I am very sensitive to opiates, especially morphine and have always avoided Tramadol after a really nasty experience with it. But the clever buggers have made a slow release form which I found utterly fantastic for post op pain relief with no side effects whatsoever. I stopped it at ten days post op and really noticed a difference lol, but fortunately was well into recovery by then. I think it was called Tramal, but ask your anaesthetic team, it might suit you.