Hi folks,
Wondering if anyone here, has had this procedure?
I’m two days post op from bilateral TKR, curious as to other’s experiences, ie: what you can do now, that you couldn’t before etc. meanwhile, say gidday to Lennon & McCart-knee, much better than my originals!
Cheers
Andy
Good luck with your upcoming surgery. i have only one word of advice for you ..... REHAB to rebuild the muscle strength around the knee post surgery as guided by your surgeon.
I had a very successful (still going strong) L knee reconstruction many years ago after succumbing to the strain of skiing and squash injuries. REHAB is key for muscle building.
Andy,
Can’t really recommend anything as touch wood,’never had bone repairs- drank plenty of milk as a kid which has served me well but these days I can say a good whiskey generally is key to any recovery / but in moderation aaand some exercise is also well advised.
Tis the season to be jolly- get well and speedy recovery to you Andy!
Anthony
When I look at the x-ray of your new knees, I can see a lot of power tools and I find that quite horrifying as I associate those tools with low grade engineering.
I hope they did a good job.
Andy,
These days I can say a good whiskey generally is key to recovery.
Tis the season to be jolly- get well and speedy recovery to you Andy!
Anthony
Cheers Anth! I persuaded the Dr. to allow me a glass of wine tmrw 😀
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Originally Posted by Stefan Buda
Hi Andy,
When I look at the x-ray of your new knees, I can see a lot of power tools and I find that quite horrifying as I associate those tools with low grade engineering.
I hope they did a good job.
My wife had this op about 8 years ago.
Your x-rays look identical to hers.
Her surgeon calls her "one of his success stories", and she credits this to strictly following the rehab program, even though the early days were quite uncomfortable.
We know several people who have had knee replacements, and who did not complete the rehab. None had a good outcome.
Following my prostate cancer surgery I did the full rehab and then some. Also the same when i had my achilles reattached. Make sure you do everything the physio says. there will be weeks when you feel nothing happens then massive progress. Keep at it and you will be fine. Patience Patience and patience in droves, don't do too much too soon.
Small steps (literally) all the best Andy
My wife had this op about 8 years ago.
Your x-rays look identical to hers.
Her surgeon calls her "one of his success stories", and she credits this to strictly following the rehab program, even though the early days were quite uncomfortable. We know several people who have had knee replacements, and who did not complete the rehab. None had a good outcome.
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Originally Posted by Nikolas
Following my prostate cancer surgery I did the full rehab and then some. Also the same when i had my achilles reattached. Make sure you do everything the physio says. there will be weeks when you feel nothing happens then massive progress. Keep at it and you will be fine. Patience Patience and patience in droves, don't do too much too soon.
Small steps (literally) all the best Andy
Hi Phil & Nik, thanks for your suggestions. I've been doing hands-on physio exercises twice daily, and now seven days post-op, I took my first baby steps unaided by frame or crutches. It felt great too!
I'm sleeping well, and had my first stand-up shower today. The staff here at the rehab hospital seem very thorough and are pleased with my recovery to date.
The coffee machine provides great motivation for twice daily walks (still with crutches for those long ones)
When I look at the x-ray of your new knees, I can see a lot of power tools and I find that quite horrifying as I associate those tools with low grade engineering.
I hope they did a good job.
Cheers,
Stefan
Stefan, my wife had her knees done and the surgeon has a PhD in robotics- much more to my liking!
Andy, she says the key is exercises every day, and a lot of physio (not gym) for a long time afterwards.
My father went through this many years ago, and I can only echo what others have said. Stick to the physio routine. There will be times when you won't want to, but it makes an enormous difference in the long run.
All the best with the recovery!
Hi Andy.
When my former partner had her hip replaced the advice given to her was "avoid parachuting and trampolines"! I guess the same could be said for the BL TKR...
Good luck with the rehab. As others have said keep up with it and don't overdo it!
Best regards,
Ken
My father went through this many years ago, and I can only echo what others have said. Stick to the physio routine. There will be times when you won't want to, but it makes an enormous difference in the long run.
All the best with the recovery!
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Originally Posted by alan meehan
good luck Andy physio sounds a idea all the best
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Originally Posted by kencas
Hi Andy.
When my former partner had her hip replaced the advice given to her was "avoid parachuting and trampolines"! I guess the same could be said for the BL TKR...
Good luck with the rehab. As others have said keep up with it and don't overdo it!
Best regards,
Ken
All good, thanks guys - home now. Still doing my physio and had my stitches removed yesterday. My surgeon is very pleased with my progress, heck I even walked the dog around the block today! Slow 'n steady progress every day. Modern medicine is incredible
Had my left knee full replacement May 2023. I did the physio for 6 months then thought it would be ok, well I'm back doing the physio again.
Seems I didnt build up enough muscle strength even though I did everything and more that I was told to do.
Mine " clicks" as well Surgeon says thats just the way it is with some folks, others have no noise .
So best of luck and do the exercises for 12 months and you should be fine.
I cant kneel on it yet, even though its been 8 months, it still hurts.
Sorry if I'm a bit gloom and doom, but I expected better and so far its not delivered, I can run though
Cheers
Keith
Had my left knee full replacement May 2023. I did the physio for 6 months then thought it would be ok, well I'm back doing the physio again.
Seems I didnt build up enough muscle strength even though I did everything and more that I was told to do.
Mine " clicks" as well Surgeon says thats just the way it is with some folks, others have no noise .
So best of luck and do the exercises for 12 months and you should be fine.
I cant kneel on it yet, even though its been 8 months, it still hurts.
Sorry if I'm a bit gloom and doom, but I expected better and so far its not delivered, I can run though
Cheers
Keith
Sorry to hear about your ongoing issues Kieth. For some reason the success rate on these seems to be 85-90% without issues, and 10-15% with complications. Saw my physio today and although he was very impressed with my progress to date, he immediately gave me a bunch of revised exercises to work on for strengthening various leg muscles. I also walked 1.3 kms yesterday (still with crutches) without any dramas. It's sure nice to be free of the horrible bone-on-bone Arthritic pain I endured previously though!
Surgeon says thats just the way it is with some folks, others have no noise .
