Knee operation

[Lynnee1964]

Hi

I recently

Posted about having a full knee replacement in jan

Has anyone had one recently

I am so nervous

[suzy1959]

What are you nervous about? I had a partial kr in March and will be having a tkr on the other side in February. I have also had 2 hip replacements in the last 18 months.

[Gjkas]

Hi Lynnee,

My Husband had a Complete Knee Replacement a couple of years ago...

But he's had nothing but trouble with it since. He was called back to the hospital for a check up. Well I told the Doctor that he was having a lot of pain with it,So they decided that he should have an XRAY done on it. When the results came back ,

She said, Oh Yes,the replacement that was put in is slightly larger than it should have been. But the Consultant thought that it would be okay.as the difference is very slightly. Well I won't go into all the details. But my Husband wishes now that he hadn't had it done.

But we know a Lady that have had both her Knees replaced in the past 18 months and she's been absolutely marvellous. Before she had the operation she could hardly walk. But now,she walks everywhere without any sticks or anyone to help her. It works for some people but not for others.

It's like everything,we don't really know until we have it done. ???.

I hope it works for you and i wish you a speedy recovery. Good Luck. 👍

And all the best for the New Year.

[Lynnee1964 in reply to Gjkas]

Thank you very much for your reply xx

[Gjkas in reply to Lynnee1964]

You're welcome Lynne..

I know how worrying it can be when you're going into hospital for an operation.

I have to go in hospital in a few weeks time to have my Gallbladder removed. But it's not just a run of the mill type operation.!!!!

So im really nervous about having it done. But i know that it's a necessity.

So I'll just have to go along with it. UGH. Good luck with your knee operation Lynnee. xx.

[Lynnee1964 in reply to Gjkas]

Hope all goes well for your operation.

Good luck xx mess to let me know how you get on xx

[Gjkas in reply to Lynnee1964]

Thanks Lynnee,

Yes I will message you. I should have had it done a few weeks ago. But I had a chest infection,so couldn't have it done. I got the Flu now. I've been on Antibiotics for 3 weeks and it still haven't gone. So I don't know whats going to happen. I'm a high risk for General Anaesthetic and that's the only type of Anaesthetic

that i can have for this Operation.

2 of my Heart Valve's are not working properly but they can't find a Surgeon that would be prepared to replace the valves,because they said that I wouldn't survive the operation. I've also got C.O.P.D,Angina, Asthma and a 16 cm mixed Haitus Hernia. I also have Chronic Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis,Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis anda Uterine Prolapse.........

And now all this have started up.

Anyway Lynnee, we can keep in touch. You will have had your knee replacement before I have my Gallbladder surgery. I think so anyway.!!!

After your OP, let me know how you're getting along.

Good Luck and wishing you a good

Speedy Recovery. 😚 xx

[Lynnee1964 in reply to Gjkas]

So sorry to hear all this

Yes would be nice to keep

In touch thank you xx

[Gjkas in reply to Lynnee1964]

Okay Lynnee ,yes it will be nice to keep in touch.

If anybody visits you that has a cough or sneezing etc, stay well away from them. You don't want to be catching a cold or Flu,'not now that you're so near to having your operation .

You take care and hope all goes well for you xx.

[KathleenJ]

Well, it’s not a walk in the park (no pun intended) but if your doctor has given you lots of educational information then you know what to expect. Is there pain? Hell, yes! Does it last forever? Hell, no! Bottom line is to do the exercises and the PT and just know that it will take time to completely heal. This surgery is a true test of patience but I found that I turned a corner about every two weeks. You can do this and in the end it will all be worth it, just don’t be a sissy.

[Lynnee1964 in reply to KathleenJ]

Thank you for your reply I prefer to know the truth about it being painful and some people have said you really have to push yourself with exercises

Thank you once again for your help xx

[Birdbox]

I had a knee replacement November 2018. It is very painful. After 6 months it got easier. After a year I was nearly there... now I can walk long distances without fear of my leg giving way. But you must do physio afterwards. I had 6 sessions at the hospital and then paid for 10 privately. There is lots of advice on YouTube. Good luck. It will be worth it in the end but it’s not a quick fix.

[Lynnee1964 in reply to Birdbox]

Thank you for your reply it helps to talk to people who have had it done

The painful recovery is quite scarey but if it’s worth it in the end that’s the main thing

Thank you xx

[Birdbox]

Pleased it has helped. A lot of people recover quicker than me. I was 70 when I had the operation. I was fit but my leg had got really bent. The surgeon had to straighten it and I’ve had a large implant.

For ages I wished I hadn’t had it done but looking back it is worth it. One tip I have discovered lately is to sleep with a small warm hot water bottle between my knees.

You wouldn’t do that straightaway but it is certainly useful when you have recovered a bit.

First 6 weeks is the worse bit. You will need lots of support. Best wishes.