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CaliforniaPeggy (93,092 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail IgnoreThere is a knee replacement in my not-too-distant future...Went to see my orthopedic MD today for a routine check... My left knee is bad, and not getting better. He thinks it's time to replace it. I agree. Next week, I go see the surgeon... Stay tuned. A few vibes would be really REALLY appreciated!
woodsprite (4,832 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore7. Sending good vibes and prayers your way.They told my father-in-law that the best thing he could do help his healing when he had his knee replacements was to start doing the exercises before the procedures. He is doing great now, still fairly active (a retired HS carpentry teacher with a mile-long 'honey-do' list that my MIL keeps adding to). He said the pain is gone. The only thing that bothers him is that he can only bend 90 degrees, so kneeling is difficult. Wishing you the best of luck. I'm sure that a similar surgery isn't too far off for me either. I'm going to try losing some weight first That should buy me some additional time.
OffWithTheirHeads (7,171 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore14. Had mine done in June.I was recovering from rotator cup surgery done in January. When my PT people found out I was having the knee done they insisted I tell them who the sergeon was. Apparently they are not all equal and the PT folks have to clean up the mess so they really know who is good and who isn't. Turns out I had one of the most highly regarded in Arizona but I got to watch some folks who were not so lucky and the difference was frightening.
Denninmi (1,923 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore39. My family has a lot of experience with joint replacements.RA runs in our family. I personally haven't had the pleasure, thank God, but immediate family has. Various things replaced - knees, hips, elbows, ankles, shoulders. To a person, they all think it has been very worthwhile. My mother was the first, having knee replacements in 1990. Today's knee replacement, while still a major surgery, isn't quite as bad as it was 20 years ago. Definitely a procedure that will have a dramatic and very positive impact on your life. Be brave and go for it.
PETRUS (1,776 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore71. Be thinkin' of yaI had reconstructive knee surgery (not a replacement) a few years back. When you're coming out of anesthesia, if get the urge to stand up (I did, who knows why) DON'T TRY IT! And take the physical therapy/rehab seriously. It works wonders.
csziggy (11,112 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore82. CaliforniaPeggyMost of the people I've talked to have been very happy once they heal up. The one person who is unhappy complains that he can no longer get down on his knees to work on his haying equipment. Mind you, he can still ride the tractor all day, still helps to load the hay on the trailers and move it into the barns. At the age of 65+ Sooner than later, I'll be joining you in this. Right now I'm doing physical therapy to see how much that will help. If I go for the surgery, I'm getting both knees done at the same time. It's the same amount of hospital time, rehab time, and physical therapy time whether it's one knee or two.
Well, I certainly hope it turns out well and goes as painlessly as possible for her, but I do hope they find and remove her poetry gland while they're in there.
I thought that all primitives were languishing for lack of medical care.
Not the primitives among the 1%, remember.
