I’ve just had a total knee replacement and OMG the pain is unbearable! I’m usually pretty good with pain but this is next level! The pain was so intense in hospital that even morphine wouldn’t touch it but now if I’m still then I’m not in much pain which is some progress! I’m on day 5 now and as long as I’m in one position it’s not too bad but the minute I try to move it’s a nightmare! It’s so stiff and difficult to bend making the physio exercises impossible at this stage. I’m trying my best because I know how important they are and I really want to be mobile ASAP. My leg is still very swollen and the biggest problem is pain and stiffness at on my thigh just above the front of the knee and also behind the knee. It’s as if my bone is being ripped off when I try to bend it. I was sent home with coedine and paracetamol every 4 hours and also with morphine to take when required. I’ve tried not to but I’m wondering if I should take it just so that I can make a bit more progress with the exercises. I’m not sure whether it’s best to take morphine and persevere with the exercises or be a bit kinder to myself and try to get the swelling down first. Any advice gratefully received, please tell me it gets better!