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My consultant has said that I need a knee replacement,can anyone tell me if it was difficult to get up the stairs.

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sylvi

As long as you do your exercises you should be able to climb the stairs.xxx

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gradyjackjacob in reply to sylvi

Will this be as soon as I come home from hospital

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sylvi in reply to gradyjackjacob

You will be started on them before you come out of hospital. You won't be let out unless you can get up a couple of steps.xxx

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gradyjackjacob in reply to sylvi

Thanks for your advice.

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Eiram50

I had both knees replaced together, at the same time so maybe a little more difficult in terms of general mobility/ recovery. However, I have stairs in the house and managed to get to bed each night. Initially, I’m afraid I went up and down the stairs on my backside. With daily physio, it only took maybe three weeks and I was able to slowly climb them- one crutch in one hand and holding the bannister with the other.

You’ll get there! The very best of luck going forward x

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gradyjackjacob in reply to Eiram50

Thank you.

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sule

I had a total right knee replacement 21 years ago. As long as there is a bannister/rail and you use a stick you will be able to use stairs. My only advice repeats what others have said: do the exercises, don't expect too much too soon as full recovery takes time.

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gradyjackjacob

Thank you I will take your advice.

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Mumcon

Yes you will Just take your time and as the previous post if you have a banister it will be easier Take care

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gradyjackjacob in reply to Mumcon

Many thanks for your reply.

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mrdiggs

QUESTION FOR ALL----- DID YOU HAVE TO GO OFF YOUR MEDS BEFORE AND AFTER YOUR SURGERY ?? IF SO FOR HOW LONG ??---THANKS

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Eiram50 in reply to mrdiggs

I was off two weeks before surgery and back on three weeks after.

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mrdiggs in reply to Eiram50

GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR REPLY----IT GAVE ME SOME THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN CONSIDERING FUTURE KNEE REPLACEMENT. I PERSONALLY CAN'T THINK OF BEING OFF MEDS. FOR THAT LONG. KNOW I WOULD HAVE A NASTY FLARE. THANKS AGAIN FOR TAKING THE TIME TO ANSWER. HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL.

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Eiram50 in reply to mrdiggs

Before having both knees replaced at the same time, I had both hips replaced together (14 weeks previously) so I was in so much pain that whilst I’m sure I was flaring due to being off meds, it didn’t really register, if that makes sense? It was a tough time! But we are used to tough times so we get through it.

Had MRI few weeks ago and now need ankle replacement. This will be after operation to rebuild wrists due to fall in November, where I badly smashed both of them.

Feeling like the bionic woman!!

Anyway, the very best of luck going forward. X

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mrdiggs in reply to Eiram50

IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE REALLY BEEN THROUGH THE MILL. YOU ARE VERY BRAVE !! I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK AND HOPE ALL GOES WELL AND YES YOU ARE DEFINITELY THE BIONIC WOMAN ! NOTHING WILL STOP YOU NOW--LOL.

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Eiram50 in reply to mrdiggs

Haha - not a lot of choice !

Let us know how everything goes for you. Take care

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Iluvgardening

I had a TKR six months ago on my right knee, and I am scheduled next Wednesday the 24th for my left knee. The most important things is doing your physical therapy exercises diligently, no cheating😊 I was getting around good in about three weeks, did physical therapy for four weeks, twice a week and did the exercises at home in between therapy sessions. It was a little strenuous climbing stairs the first time. But they do practice this at therapy. Kinda felt like climbing a mountain 😜 but doable. If you have any questions, dont hesitate to message, I will answer to the best of my knowledge from my experience. I can't wait to be free from this bone on bone pain. Prayers everything goes perfectly for you.

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gradyjackjacob in reply to Iluvgardening

Many thanks you,ve put my mind at ease.

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Afcbsupporter

I had my first replacement knees for 25 years , & now have replaced replacements- I had to do a few stairs before coming out of hospital each time, & have lived in an upstairs flat for the past 20 years - its the best ting i did (although wasnt so keen when I was told at age 25) as they have given me pain free knees & have been able to work, holiday & get around whereas at the time I could hardly walk, & could only do pigeon steps.

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gradyjackjacob

Thank you for your reply,i can,t wait to get it over with.

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Pulfs

As said hospital make sure you can manage stairs before being discharged. My husband fitted another hand rail on other side of stairs so I had a rail to hold going up and coming down which helped when holding crutches. X

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gradyjackjacob

Thank you for replying.

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paulineea

I do it one step at a time, holding on to stair rail and using stick

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gradyjackjacob

many thanks

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