Knee replacement
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MADDOG 521
Single-Sixer
I've had both replaced
Do the per-surgery exercise's if they advise them
Stay the extra day in the hospital if possible
Ice, ice, ice it's a big help
Take the pain meds as they do help
Get off the pain meds ASAP
Get up and get moving ASAP
Do the PT as they prescribe
Get moving
Move and stretch the leg as much as you can
When you think I can't pull it back any more, pull some more
Straighten it with weights or have your best friend push it straight
Have them push harder.
Walk and then walk some more
Did I say, pull that leg back and then straighten it
Walk some more
Ice is your friend
Good luck and have fun in your recovery
Do the per-surgery exercise's if they advise them
Stay the extra day in the hospital if possible
Ice, ice, ice it's a big help
Take the pain meds as they do help
Get off the pain meds ASAP
Get up and get moving ASAP
Do the PT as they prescribe
Get moving
Move and stretch the leg as much as you can
When you think I can't pull it back any more, pull some more
Straighten it with weights or have your best friend push it straight
Have them push harder.
Walk and then walk some more
Did I say, pull that leg back and then straighten it
Walk some more
Ice is your friend
Good luck and have fun in your recovery
If you're not already at or below average weight(preferably well below) get that extra weight OFF. Get yourself in the best physical condition your current knee will allow. Grouch Attack didn't do this nor did she do much as far as post op physical therapy and is no more mobile now than she was pre-surgery.
When I had my hip replaced, I could easily lift myself using only my arms which made getting up/down from the bed or chair and in/out of vehicles much easier. I was 10-15# under target weight for height pre-surgery and currently 15-20# under. Considering the problems I've had as is, if I'd been over weight things would have been far worse.
When I had my hip replaced, I could easily lift myself using only my arms which made getting up/down from the bed or chair and in/out of vehicles much easier. I was 10-15# under target weight for height pre-surgery and currently 15-20# under. Considering the problems I've had as is, if I'd been over weight things would have been far worse.
Had mine replaced Feb 11. Already had 2 total reconstructions on same knee in yrs past. I was back feeding cattle after 4 wks and in chicken houses doin chores after 6wks, but sure wasnt a cakewalk!! Do your PT and Ice is your best friend. Plan on sleeping in recliner first 3 wks. Turkey hunted this Spring like an old Man, and didnt Crappie fish hardly any.
lipofsky
Single-Sixer
MADDOG 521 said:
Exactly as Maddog says, Had left one done in 2016 didn't follow directions etc went back to work to soon miserable week. Had right one done 12/06/19 followed all the directions pre-surgery, post surgery, Went in to surgery at 8:00amsaw clock again at 9:30, Was told had to I had to wiggle my toes and pee before I could go home, stayed for lunch went home about 2. followed directions to the letter and driving by new years. the PT folks know what they are doing listen to them and do it.
Good Luck
As a nurse who has taken care of people pre, and post surgery, all that has been said is true. Take 5 deep breaths every hour while awake for at least two weeks after surgery, it keeps the lungs open, pumps the lymph/immune system, and prevents pneumonia. Good luck!
gramps
gramps
Be glad you were able to avoid the replacement until now. I had both knees replaced at the same time back in 2004 and have done well, but the new prosthetics are significantly better now according to my orthopedic surgeon. All the previous advice is good. Don’t put off the rehab even if it is uncomfortable. It will pay dividends in the long run.
akbluz
Blackhawk
kramden,
All the above comments are the best advice you could get. I had my left knee done this past October and the right knee done in February of this year (the left one was healed by then). Both my knees were "bone-on-bone" worn out. I lost 25lbs last year before the 1st surgery and it was a big help.
I left the hospital on a Friday and was at Physical Therapy on Monday with twice a week sessions. If you don't hate your Physical Terrorist (physical therapist) by the time you are released (12 weeks later in my case), he's not doing something right. And do the exercises at home religiously in between sessions at the office. The more you put into it, the better your outcome.
I'm pain-free in both knees now for the 1st time in years. I'm not kneeling at church yet but so far I've been doing everything I need/want to do. I can't believe I waited so long to have the surgery.
I'm looking forward to a great summer.
akbluz
All the above comments are the best advice you could get. I had my left knee done this past October and the right knee done in February of this year (the left one was healed by then). Both my knees were "bone-on-bone" worn out. I lost 25lbs last year before the 1st surgery and it was a big help.
I left the hospital on a Friday and was at Physical Therapy on Monday with twice a week sessions. If you don't hate your Physical Terrorist (physical therapist) by the time you are released (12 weeks later in my case), he's not doing something right. And do the exercises at home religiously in between sessions at the office. The more you put into it, the better your outcome.
I'm pain-free in both knees now for the 1st time in years. I'm not kneeling at church yet but so far I've been doing everything I need/want to do. I can't believe I waited so long to have the surgery.
I'm looking forward to a great summer.
akbluz
Although the above recommendations are valuable, not everybody responds the same way.
I've had 8 knee surgeries, including a replacement. Because of all these procedures, the vascular network in my leg(s) is compromised, as are the nerves and other soft tissue structure.
After my replacement, the daktari told me that straightening my knee was more important than the bending arc. I (and the PT) worked diligently in stretching in both directions, but the bending arc was resistant to improvement. The PT took it personally, and abused my knee to the point he blew the incision open, which caused an infection, and an ugly scar. I ended up with an MUA, manipulation under anesthesia, where the daktari attempts to force the bending arc, while under general anesthesia in the surgical room. Even that didn't work, and he feared forcing it further would create more damage. The daktari agreed that we should fire the PT, and I would do my own PT at home. With all the previous surgeries, I knew what PT worked in the past. Eventually I regained my full range of motion.
My point...Not everybody is the same. Sometimes, the physical therapists can go overboard and can create additional problems. Sometimes you must listen to your own body to know what is truly right.
Because of my experience, and others, my doctor no longer prescribes PT immediately, allowing the knee to settle down somewhat after the surgery before any aggressive PT.
I've had 8 knee surgeries, including a replacement. Because of all these procedures, the vascular network in my leg(s) is compromised, as are the nerves and other soft tissue structure.
After my replacement, the daktari told me that straightening my knee was more important than the bending arc. I (and the PT) worked diligently in stretching in both directions, but the bending arc was resistant to improvement. The PT took it personally, and abused my knee to the point he blew the incision open, which caused an infection, and an ugly scar. I ended up with an MUA, manipulation under anesthesia, where the daktari attempts to force the bending arc, while under general anesthesia in the surgical room. Even that didn't work, and he feared forcing it further would create more damage. The daktari agreed that we should fire the PT, and I would do my own PT at home. With all the previous surgeries, I knew what PT worked in the past. Eventually I regained my full range of motion.
My point...Not everybody is the same. Sometimes, the physical therapists can go overboard and can create additional problems. Sometimes you must listen to your own body to know what is truly right.
Because of my experience, and others, my doctor no longer prescribes PT immediately, allowing the knee to settle down somewhat after the surgery before any aggressive PT.
