total knee replacement surgery today

[Horsewhisper]

Does anyone have any top tips regarding recovery? I am on 7.5 mg pred. I have physio sessions booked for the first 4 weeks post op. My other knee will be replaced in the autumn. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[Angelsmummy]

The very,very best of luck today with your op,and a speedy recovery to you!Did you have to up your dose for the op?Take it easy afterwards eh,but guess you won’t have too much choice.,!xxx💐💐💐💐😜

[Horsewhisper in reply to Angelsmummy]

Thank you - they didn’t say to up the dose but they did say I would be receiving steroids during the op. Looking forward to taking it easy - have husband and son at home geared up to do stuff on the domestic front! And if they don’t, will have to learn fast to just to let it go! 😁

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Horsewhisper]

Yes you will get IV dose during op.. and they might suggest upping Pred for a few days afterwards.. all depends on surgeon-some are very twitchy about them slowdown healing.. but no harm in mentioning to them - and anaesthetist..

[Horsewhisper in reply to DorsetLady]

Ok great, I’ll bear that in mind.

[Rubha in reply to DorsetLady]

Helpful to me as I have THR soon .thanks

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Rubha]

Good luck..

[Rubha in reply to DorsetLady]

👍👍

[Pinkcrocs]

Hope it goes well💐 and you make a speedy recovery x

[Horsewhisper in reply to Pinkcrocs]

Thank you for your wishes

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Good luck for today ..

Plenty of related posts and this from the FAQs [but some of that info you probably could have done with earlier] -

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

Yes you do need to do the exercises, and it might be painful early days but it’s short-term [tell yourself that]. But take it sensibly and in your own time…I got told off by the district nurse for pushing myself too hard in the first few weeks - and I was GCA/Pred free when I had mine done… 🤦🏻‍♀️

best wishes for good recovery..

[Horsewhisper in reply to DorsetLady]

Thanks DL - I’ll have a good read and take it easy.

[Almostaweed]

My friend had this op recently. She is 83 and also has sciatica. She found she needed a loo seat raiser. I think you can get them online. Just a thought. But I don't think everyone needs one. Her friends were very anxious about her having this op because of her other health issues but I'm pleased to say she is recovering well! I hope this will encourage you.

[Horsewhisper in reply to Almostaweed]

Thanks Almostaweed - good to hear that your friend is recovering well. I am 57 and in good shape fitness wise so here’s hoping! 🤞I have got a raised loo seat and a shower stool so those should help.

[Rubha in reply to Horsewhisper]

Good luck . Im due 2nd THR soon . Knees are more complicated though. Best wishes

[Pixix]

Hope all goes well!

[Horsewhisper in reply to Pixix]

Than you! 😁

[InTheMoors]

A neighbour had a knee replacement last year. She is now fully mobile and pain free as I am sure that you will soon be.

[Horsewhisper in reply to InTheMoors]

Thanks InTheMoors - I’m definitely looking forward to increased mobility and reduced pain!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Horsewhisper]

You will get both…in time. I rarely even think about mine nowadays…

[suzy1959]

Having had 2 knee replacements whilst on Pred, my best advice is this:Look up Game Ready. This is really useful for pain relief. I dismissed it for the first knee as it seemed expensive, but used it for the second knee and it made a huge difference, both for pain relief and for reduction of inflammation. You can rent it for the time you need it. Also, do the exercises even though it hurts!

[Horsewhisper in reply to suzy1959]

Thanks Suzy - my husband has bought me something similar as my left knee is being replaced at the end of the year, so will get to use it again. I’ve heard positive stories about these cryotherapy gadgets so looking forward to using mine.

[suzy1959 in reply to Horsewhisper]

You sound like you are well prepared!

[piglette]

Hope things go well. Do your exercises afterwards!

[Horsewhisper in reply to piglette]

Okeedokee! Motion is the lotion as they say!

[PMRpro Ambassador]

All the best!!!

[Horsewhisper in reply to PMRpro]

Thank you Pro! 🤞

[Bcol]

Hope all goes. Have never regretted having mine done in 2000 and it's still going strong. Learn to totally trust it and I can't add anything to the advice already given by DL.

[Horsewhisper in reply to Bcol]

Thanks Bcol, that’s good to hear and very encouraging 👍

[Bcol in reply to Horsewhisper]

Guess one difference maybe your time in hospital. I was in for ten days and not allowed out until I could walk up and down the hospital stairs unaided. I suspect you will be out a lot sooner than that, you do need to walk every day but do take care those first few days at home.

[Tuffymason]

Best of luck, for a great surgery, and a safe positive recovery to you. Suggestion, My hubby had a hip replacement two years ago, a game changer for him was an ice machine on and off. It was an Othomed brand, we are in Canada, but there are many on the market. We have shared the machine with several people who also say it helped immensely. Hubby will to do a double knee replacement next spring also. He has been a stone mason for nearly 50 years, thus the worn joints. Callie