Molalla1
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The surgeon has moved my operation to next month, I don't know what day yet . . .
.Replacing the Knee
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.QRTRHRS
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Bummer, i was not pleased to have to wait until the 12th when had i had clearance from my cardiologist, i could have gotten in the Monday after Thanksgiving. Hang in there
QRTRHRS
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Thought that I would update on my progress. Nineteen days out now. I can walk without any support but prefer to use a cane. Still have a little swelling. Pain level mostly about a one or a two. At therapy yesterday, the therapist got me to about a 60 degree bend which was pretty tight but not unbearable. I can do a lot of things on my own or some things to help my wife whom is bearing more of a load than I am going through this. I can also manage to drive my E350 Ford van albeit a bit cramped for my left leg which I had the procedure on.
I have suggested finding homes for our four horses if possible but she won't have it so it's more tough love for her on that.
I have suggested finding homes for our four horses if possible but she won't have it so it's more tough love for her on that.
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glad to hear so far so good, and you are coming along. I know several that have had replacement that had to go back in due to infection.
19 days ? I'm glad I was able to take a different route (for now anyway) I'm pretty much back to doing everything I was doing prior to surgery, But mine wasn't as extensive as yours.
I had to have a friend take care of me ,and my livestock for about 2.5-3 weeks
Wishing you the best during your recovery .
hang in there, It'll get better every day !
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My right knee was replaced 11/19/2022. I was able to walk without any help 2 days later. I was also able to go up and down stairs, one step at a time, without any problem. Things went well until the 4th week of therapy. For over 2 years before the replacement I could only bend my right knee about 90 degrees. I had talked to my therapist about it. I had a different therapist on the second visit in the 4th week. I did not think of telling her about the limited range of motion I had prior. Well, she pushed my leg to far & caused some damage to knee ligaments. For the last 2 weeks I have a lot of pain when sitting in & getting up from a chair & going up & down stairs. Walking is fine.
The worst problem I had was not sleeping for 4 weeks.
I go back to the surgeon for a post op visit next week. I plan on getting my left knee on the schedule.
The worst problem I had was not sleeping for 4 weeks.
I go back to the surgeon for a post op visit next week. I plan on getting my left knee on the schedule.
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Replaced my right knee in 2018 and my left one in January of 2022. I played competitive sports of one kind or another for 60 years. I waited until I just got tired of the pain and had them done. I picked orthopedic surgeons who specialized in joint replacement. I've had excellent outcomes on both knees and am pain-free for the first time in my life (well, at least in my knees). The one thing that I did, based on advice from an ortho nurse my first time around, was to do the rehab exercises for a month BEFORE surgery to increase my flexibility and strength. That helped me regain full extension and 120 degrees of flex very quickly after surgery and I was released from physical therapy a couple of weeks early both times. I'm happy that I did this and will most likely be replacing hips in the near future.
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I also did exercises & rode a stationary bike before my replacement. It also helped me recover faster.
Before the replacement my extension was 15 degrees & flex was about 90 degrees. I am now at full extension & 129 degrees flex.
Before the replacement my extension was 15 degrees & flex was about 90 degrees. I am now at full extension & 129 degrees flex.
QRTRHRS
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Sleeping has been a problem with me also. I am slowly getting back to being able to sleep on my side with a pillow to support my knee/leg. I like to wrap my leg with an Ace bandage during the day but not at night. What i find is that at night my leg wants to tighten up so if i lay flat on my back it becomes uncomfortable. I am starting with a new therapy clinic weds only to cut down on the distance i have to travel so i have lots to discuss. While it would be nice to progress faster, I can accept where i am at.
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I slept in a recliner and popped the pain pills on and off for 2 weeks..
I would go to sleep watching tv.
when the pain pills wore off about 4 am. I watched Highway patrol.
When that went off, I took more pain pills and went back to snoozing !
Wishing you the best with that knee !
I would go to sleep watching tv.
when the pain pills wore off about 4 am. I watched Highway patrol.
When that went off, I took more pain pills and went back to snoozing !
Wishing you the best with that knee !
WM75Guy
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Hang in there. It is a marathon, not a sprint. Consistently doing the PT exercises on the days off from when you go to the PT clinic will pay off big. Taking oral pain meds 1 hour prior to PT is good. We do that with our total hip and total knee patients that stay in the hospital. It allows you to better participate in PT.