J... make sure that your doctor's office knows what you are experiencing. They will know which symptoms are important and what the appropriate response is. I don't know what your doctor's protocol is, but I'm not sure that testing range of motion just a few days post-op is OK. We are typically waiting until osteo-integration of the prosthesis, when the bone grows into the coating on the plates, before putting undue stress on the system.
I'm having a good recovery, but at 8 weeks post-op, I'm still having ups and downs. You are just a few days out... please take it easy... keep your doc informed... and be patient. You can not expect immediate bounce-back. We see that once in a while, but not everyone gets that amazing recovery we all hope for. Not having it does not mean anything about long-term success.
Please keep us posted. All the best,
Mark
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