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"He’s been on the sofa since. He has no upper body strength and cannot stand. He’s too big for me to lift. "

Please don't injure yourself attempting to help him stand!
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His knee will be sore, stiff & swollen. He may not have slept well for days. Yet.. move he must.

Bloodflow promotes healing. Blood clots are a real threat.

What reasons does he give to not move?

My ideas start with;
* Pain? Take the meds prescribed (many don't).
* Stiffness? Gentle bending.
* Swollen? Ice.
* Tired? Take a nap.

It's awful to be 'The Nag' 😣
What solutions can HE come up with to overcome HIS obstacles HIMSELF? (It is HIS new knee afterall)

I don't know your Husband's age, other medical issues or pain tolerance of course. But my next ideas would be;
Today - Him: Walk to & sit at the table for all meals. Physio exercises as prescribed then ice & rest. On repeat.

Today - yourself: Call the hospital. Explain. He will not be the 1st patient to only have motivation for a 'professional'. If instay rehab is not an option, ask to get home visits PT set up. (See if your health insurance covers this or pay if possible). Then he can move to outpatient rehab sessions when he is a little more recovered.

Good luck!
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Head on over to YouTube and search Hot Sundae. That may do the trick.
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Beatty Jun 2022
That's fantastic!
Why didn't I know about this during our extended lockdowns? I could be shaped like that now 🤣🤣🤣
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Food can be a good motivator. It happens 'after exercises'.
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AliBoBali Jun 2022
It sounds like the Premack Principle in behavior analysis, or "Grandma's Rule." Reinforcers can be anything that's high value or highly desired. It may sound manipulative to some, but everyone could use more motivation to do things we don't want to do or things that are painful but good for us.
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