What to Expect While In Hospital After A Total Knee Replacement
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What happens from the moment you enter the hospital to the moment you are discharged when you are having total knee replacement surgery is discussed in detail.
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I realize every person is unique, and no two people have the same experience. Having said that, I’ve been through TKR twice now. (Left-7/26/19, right-11/11/19) It’s brutal but totally worth it. The first fifteen days are purgatory. But if you keep your leg elevated (above the heart, if possible), and religiously ice it, you’ll get through it. Both times, I was driving within 3 weeks, which helps immensely with your state of mind. Write down when you take any meds and what exercises you’ve done, including how many reps. After all, you’ll have plenty of time on your hands for a little while. Do what your PT says, grit your teeth and get through it. Life on the other side is so much better than life pre-TKR.
Hi Sue. Thanks for sharing. Yes it is brutal. Continued good luck and thanks for watching.
Hi Sue, wow you are brave having the second op done 4 months after the first. Had mine done here in 🇬🇧 UK and totally agree with everything you’ve said and these 2 surgeons.
You are so right and I have through it several times! It’s worth it !
I'm 5 days out of my right knee,...I had same day surgery and during my first PT after surgery, my nerve block was still working and I was zooming around, thinking, huh, this is not so bad....ok, so then the next day at home and the nerve block wore off, and brutal would have been a good word for me..for the next 24 hours I felt like someone had a chainsaw on my leg, not that I'd know what one felt like but it's what I'd imagine it to be, I've got a high pain tolerance but this was on a whole other level...if someone came in my home that day and pointer a gun at me and pulled the trigger, that would have been just fine, it's Saturday now and this was last Wednesday and of course I'm still hurting but nothing like I was on Wednesday....you couldn't pay me all the money in the world to do that day over again. So glad to read that you made it through two of them successfully. I had my hip done four years ago and it was successful and I think I'm going to have to get the other one done as well, as osteoarthritis has wreeked havoc on my lower body joints... anyway, I'm done rambling 🤣..take care..
Thank you
Just had a right knee replacement and these guys did not miss a beat. This information in right on spot. Listen to them.
Hi Zip Itshut. Thanks so much for the endorsement. All the best and thanks for watching.
Walked with no walker at all First Knee . Lots pain hard time but worked hard but safely.
Thanks again!
DOCTOR ZAZAL YOU GAVE ME ON THE PHONE GREAT ADVICE.HOPE AND SUPPORT TO A RUSTY OLD IRONWORKER . HAD BOTH DONE NOW IN TRAINING.
Nice DAN! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
You guys do awesome videos. I'm been on a talking with docs binge. Great stuff!
I'm scheduled for left TKR next Wed. I've been watching your pre-hab videos, and trying to get my knees strong. I swim every day, and have lost 30 lbs. I'm praying all goes well. Thank you both so much for these informative videos. God Bless!!
Wow that is amazing! 30lb!!!! Good for you. Sounds like you’re ready. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
hello, my name is Caitlin and I am a 37 year old who is going to get the left knee replaced next month. I appreciate these videos because it teaches me what I am going to be experiencing. thank you!
Good luck with your TKR. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Before I left for the hospital for my TKR I put a tape saying "CUT here" lol, it made everyone laugh and me feel better :) 72 yr old female, went home the next day and followed directions. It was hell for about 3 weeks and then at the 6 week mark, it was like someone flicked a switch and things just got way better. The hospital I had surgery in was in Simi Valley in California and I received excellent care from everyone. I will have my other knee in 6 months.
Congrats Besame. Good luck with #2. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I was so lucky to have what they call a "pain ball" that was filled with pain medication. The fiber optic wire was placed into a nerve above the knee and pain medication would continuously go into the knee to relieve pain. I was in the hospital for 2 1/2 days and I never felt pain with this device. It's a great invention!
Hi HanksGirl98. It sounds like a continuous release pain pump. They can be helpful. Sounds like a great start.
I’ll ask my doctor about that.
How does your knee feel? Do you have any residual effects?
Psychologically, it bothers me to think about a foreign body in my knee. I can’t explain it. Possibly it feels like an invasion of my body as a whole; I’m a little depressed. I am a bodybuilder and I run for three or 4 miles a day and now all of a sudden I have to replace my knee. It hurts my ego a little.
Linda Mastropietro how are you doing? Your knee maybe replaced because of over use as you were such an athletic person. But it may also be from vitamin and minerals deficiencies. Have a good look into B12 folate and vitamin D and get full thyroid and iron panel done . Hope it went well and your back to enjoying life
Thank you! Not looking forward to recovery, but I am much more comfortable with the procedure! I really appreciate the thoroughness of your videos!
Hi Kathy. So glad we could help in any way. Good luck with your TKR. Thanks for watching and for subscribing if you did.
I love these guys! Their videos present the info of knee replacement surgery and recovery in a clear step by step, A to Z method. Stressing pain relief measures and the importance of physical therapy and recuperation are so important and often overlooked. I’m an RN, but a 10 minute office visit did not give me what I needed to expect about a TKR as a patient, not a care giver. What a team!
Thank you so much Deborah for all the work you do as an RN. Best of luck with the tkr. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thanks guys. I will have my right knee replaced tomorrow morning at Kaiser Roseville, California. Thanks for a great video
Hi Pivos2. Sorry for the late reply. You are very welcome. Hope your surgery went well and glad we could help in any way possible. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
I’m at the four week point after surgery! My Bellin patient “Pre-SurgeryTeam” did exactly all of the steps that you mention. At the two week point I no longer needed the Walker and seldom use the cane. At four weeks back to typical yard work and home chores. Medications were baby aspirin, Celebrex and Oxycoden. Your video are spot on even in the US and I share them with everybody, even my doctor.
Thank you so much Dean. We are so happy to hear you are doing so well. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Nicely done!
You guys are great. I've watched every video of yours that I can find, even though I had my knee surgery a year ago. Wish I had found them before but still even after a year, they are informative. Physical therapy was very important to my doctor. I had my surgery on Wednesday and went home on Friday. I started outpatient PT on Monday 5 days a week for the first two weeks then 3 times a week for about 4 more weeks. No, was not fun, but I think that's why my knee is doing well. I still do my extensions and bends EVERY day. It still gets tight sometimes by the end of the day and swells a little. It still has weird pains and feelings from time to time but I'm thinking they are just healing pains sense my x-rays are good. And now I walk every day too, which I couldn't do before. I was walking with a cane. I'm 71 years old and did it last year so hopefully, it will outlast me.
Thanks for your kind words and for sharing your story Sherrie. Sorry for the delayed response. All the best going forward. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
I had a complete knee replacement july20 a few weeks ago.stayed in hospital a few days . everyone was so nice to me . I am also ,71 and did do the excercise before surgery it helped I think .I couldn't climb the stairs the second day at hospital everyone different though.i am following all pt rules have a 97 percent bend . doing very well thank the surgeons on here giving advice.god bless you all in Jesus mighty name amen 💖 🙏
Thanks Docs', I'm having this done in a few weeks. Really put my mind at ease.
Glad we could help Thomas. Be sure to check out the physio videos and you can do some prehab before. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.
Thank you very much. March 4th at SLOCUM in Eugene OR for my TKR. I actually can't wait. Time never stops and I'll be back playing Doubles Pickleball in no time; after 4 months anyway. Maybe even the Nationals next year. Thank you again. I've already started my 5 Pre-Op exercises that you suggested in another video.
Sounds perfect DB! Good luck
thank you, helps the nervousness, education is power
Hi Joanne. Glad we could help in any way. Good luck.
I had bilateral knee replacement 14 weeks ago. Your info is spot on! Painful? Yes! But ice, meds and therapy were lifesavers. I also cried and prayed a lot!!
Hi OMG April. So glad to hear you are doing well and that we may have helped in any small way. Best of luck going forward. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
So informative! Thank You! Also love your bits of humor!
Hi Felicia. Glad you enjoyed the videos.
Well done - addressed a lot of my concerns.
Thank You.
Hi JT CROWNS. Thanks for watching and so glad we could help.
Thanks Docs or helping us to be prepared. Still waiting for surgery just wanted to thank you again for great information.
Very welcome Darlene.
Thank you for an excellent set of videos on knee replacement. I am in the Toronto area and I am scheduled for surgery in one weeks time. This being the fall of 2021, my surgery is scheduled to be same day. The surgeon performed a scope on this knee in 2012. I'm glad it has lasted this long. Once again, thanks for helping me prepare.
Very welcome Allen. All the best with your upcoming surgery down the QEW from us! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
@@TalkingWithDocs I did subscribe. My surgery came unexpectedly. I put my name on a cancellation list in June and received a call three weeks ago while in Nova Scotia.
YOU both are awesome. Thank you for your response. Have a BLESSED day!
Hi Sandra. Thanks so much for your kind words. You have a BLESSED day too!
Your videos have been a great deal of help. I am a few weeks away from my surgery and found your videos to be very informative. Thank you!!
Glad to help Betsy. Good luck with your upcoming surgery. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I had knee replacement surgery several years ago. I loved going to rehab. The techs were fantastic and made it fun. It could be strenuous, but every session ended with ice cooler on my leg. (I can’t remember what it was called.). When I left, I was so relaxed and felt great. The rehab helped me reach my goal. I watch all your videos and thoroughly enjoy them. I have subscribed and always hit the like button. Thanks for all you do!
Going in tomorrow for my left knee. Thank you for your humorous and informative videos. I dislike pain meds but listening to you is changing my perspective on using them as directed. I tend to want to get back to my sports too quickly - so I will try to chill...
Good luck Sky P!!!! Keep us updated. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Thanks so much for your invaluable input. I'm about to undergo my second knee replacement and this was really helpful
Glad we could help Simon! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thank you so much for the great information.
You are very welcome Morgan. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing it if you did.
Thank you for the information and for being honest.
Always!
Hi
Came across your videos, love them. Had total knee replacement December 21st. ,home and doing my exercises. Thanks you are very helpful and
Nice Michael. Week one almost done. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Jiffy knee replacement, home the same day, back at the gym on the bike in 28 days.
Beauty job Just Jay! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Hi guys just came across this older video and oh boy have you both got a handle of this vlogging now
, you’re both much more relaxed and seem to be having so much fun together. I couldn’t sit though one of your videos without smiling you guys are so much fun to watch it just shows how you have grown over the last 6 years in confidence of speaking to the camera. Keep it up guys you’re brightening up peoples lives all over the world . Best wishes from the U.K. Phil.
Hi Phillip. Thanks for the very kind words. We have been a work in progress and it is coming to us more naturally now for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Yes they are and I'll take Dr Weening's cheers with me to my recovery in May Woot Woot 🎉🎉
This was very helpful. Thank you.
Glad you found it helpful Patrice
Thanks Docs ! It’s good to hear the truth about the pain & other expectations after TKR.Always better to know what you can expect!! Surprises are not welcome after surgery! Appreciate you both, thanks for sharing the knowledge!
We agree. Setting realistic expectations is critical
Thank you so much for these videos, it’s making my preop time less scary!
You are so welcome!
Love this video very helpful if I have to have my knee or hip replacement or any kind of surgery.. thanks docs! You rock!!
Ok deal Alida. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thanks again Docs for help us to prepare!
Very welcome Darlene
Thanks for another great, informative video gents 👍🇬🇧
Very welcome Alan. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Wow! This is a great public service. Thank you.
So very welcome J. That was our plan. Thanks for watching and subscribing
These videos are just so informative. I’m having a right tkr in March. Ty for the information
Good luck!!
Thanks for the information and the humor. Can tell you two would be a hoot at happy hour.
Hi Rosco. You are very welcome. Who doesn't love happy hour?! Thanks so much for watching.
I’ve had 3 replacements. I can testify to what the docs say about physical therapy. The success of the arthroplasty is largely dependent on your PT. If you are willing to work hard you will, most likely, have a successful outcome. That includes not only the visits to the therapists but also doing the work at home. It hurts (a lot) but is so important.
Thanks for sharing Neil. Couldn't agree more. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
I am so glad that you are totally upfront with your patients. According to my doctor the first week would be the worst and then things would improve. To hear him talk, I should be able to play tennis now at 3 months. If anything, I feel worse than I did in the first month post surgery. Honestly , I’m very discouraged.
Hi Diane. Hang in there. Tennis at 3 months would be possible for some but often it is closer to 6-12 months. Wishing you the best during the remainder of your recovery. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thank you , I found this video like the rest especially the pre-have video very helpful in preparing for my upcoming total knee replacement surgery thank you
Good luck to you mark
Thanks guys. I'm having a total knee replacement on my right knee next week. I've been watching you for the last couple of weeks. And I really appreciate the information you guys help us to understand.
Hope it helps Susan. Good luck with your surgery. Thanks for watching and subscribing
How are you doing?
@@cindydicarlo5662 Hi. I hurt. It's not so much as a bone pain like it was, now it's muscle and soft tissue pain. Doctor has got me on hydrocodone 7.5\325. which doesn't seem to be strong enough. I'm in constant pain. I ran a slight fever 99.9°f and 100.1°f. it finally broke today. And was starting to feel better. But I noticed a lot of seapage from my bandage. And I can't seem to get the swelling under control. I see my doctor this coming Wednesday. I hope everything is ok with it.
Susan, any tips you'd like to share pre and post op? I'm having my left knee done in May
@@toryberch get it as strong as possible, before surgery, that will really help you out after surgery. And just be aware after you go home, the old type of pain is gone, but the new pain and the changes in the weather, will affect you. Make sure you take your pain meds before each physical therapy visit, that way you can do your best and restrengthen that quad muscle. Best wishes to you.
I’m having my surgery on Tuesday I’m terrified!! Your videos are very informative thank you so much.
Good luck Cindy! You’ve got this! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Excellent video! Glad I stumbled across it! Having bilateral replacements in 4 days! I feel I’m prepared and have been religious about pre-op PT exercises but really appreciate your honesty about the importance of post-op PT. It’s crucial in my opinion. Since 9 months ago I had zero problems with my knees the biggest adjustment for me has been facing the fact that they have gone south so quickly. But I believe I have reasonable expectations and have set personal goals, which I hope are realistic and I’m looking forward to getting my life back! Thanks Docs!
Hi In The Kitchen with Bubby! If our calculations are correct your surgery should be tomorrow so good luck! Thanks for watching and hopefully we helped to have you a little more prepared. Sounds like you have a great outlook. Keep us posted and thanks for watching!
Talking With Docs Actually it was today and went very well. Doc said there was NO CHOICE in options since both menisci were shredded! Your vids really helped me know what do anticipate and keep me prepared and motivated! Thanks again
Update>. Doing well, Came home on Friday. Was able to bend to 90 before I left the hospital. Surgeon said I was where he expected most his patients to be at 4-6 weeks. Have to fight my tendency to push myself too hard and over do it. Keep the vids coming! They really help!
Hi In The Kitchen with Bubby. Congratulations on being done the hardest part. That is awesome. Keep working hard and good luck. So glad we could play a small part in helping you.
I really enjoy you doc, thankyou for helping us to be prepared
So nice of you
Thank you Docs , I have just had my total knee replacement done on the 5th May 2022 . I watched your segments before my operation , so I new what to expect . Everything you told us was correct, the pain is manageable . I’m doing my physical therapy and I’m going home today the 17th May so it was the best thing to have the OP. Once again thank you to both of you . 🇦🇺🐨🐨🇦🇺❤️
Congratulations! You are very welcome. So glad we could help! Thanks for watching and subscribing
I will be having my new knee in three weeks I live in the UK so it might be a bit different here love these guys but I'm terrified
Dear Linda, I was also terrified,but that’s only normal. I’m not in that dreadful pain anymore since my operation , You won’t be sorry I’m sure, but you must keep up with the exercises Good Luck with your new knee 🇦🇺🐨🐨🇦🇺
@@darneyoung537 Thank-you Darne I hope it goes well for me because I have got to have my other knee done in the future.
Great general "easy to understand" video!
Glad you found it helpful Dave
Hi there, i have my operation date booked for 30th April this year 2021. I have viewed the operation, and i have listened to you guys. I message you guys whenbive had the procedure done. Thank you both, for your very informative information.
Best of luck Angela. So glad we could help in any way. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.
Did you have the surgery? How are you doing?
Great information Docs
Glad you liked it Gail. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I had my left TKR 9 weeks ago, in 3 weeks I am having a TKR on my left knee. My surgeon said my knee was the worst knee he had ever seen, It was a mess. The only real pain I had was from the swelling on my lower leg. PT didn't even hurt. I used a walker for a week, then nothing after that.
I walked/worked with my bad knee for almost 4 years before the TKR, with excruciating constant pain. Dr. said my pain tolerance was extremely high. I'm hoping that tolerance is still there.
I'm looking forward to my next surgery!
Good luck to you betty! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Hey guys just want to say thank you for your help just did my surgery .lol I’m not nervous and so far it’s going really great have not felt much pain so far,surgery was at noon and now it’s 8 pm. Staying the night just because of my sleep apnea. Thanks again and thanks for not making it boring
This is very helpful, guys, thank you so very much!!! Pam
Very welcome. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thank you for taking the fear away.🙏💚☘️
Glad we could Hannah! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Had one done 15 years ago. Yes, very painful but you get thru it; Its not like you have a choice, well, except that my other knee has needed replacing for years and I "discovered" Tramadol (not classified as opioid at the time). That medication was life-changing for years, as quite frankly I've not wanted to go thru another replacement. I never used the full prescribed dose, but did get to the point it just wasn't helping enough, so I'm going in for the other knee soon. As stated before, "Its not like I have a choice" at this point.
After many years of avoiding another TKR, I'll admit being more afraid than I was the first time (ignorance is bliss). And all these years of delaying to avoid the process and pain, I've built up my consternation to unnecessary levels. In the end, the lesson is to just get it done once you know you need it, so you don't waste years of the only life handicapped and in procrastination mode like I did.
Best of luck to all, and thank you Docs for being here to get my head back in the game for my pending surgery.
Hi da Bob. Yes head back in the game but be sure to wear a helmet! Thanks for watching and good luck. Thanks for watching.
Thanks, doctors. I had a partial done 7 years ago and it went very well. In a few months, I will have a total and I am terrified. you are definitely helping me to understand the process more and to calm me down.
Glad we can help Marijane
Thank you for all the information about knee information. I am 80 years old and have bone on bone for 2years now and did the shots but now I need a knee replacement.
Very welcome Lorraine. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
great group
Thanks so much Steven. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I having my right replaced next week and the left one 4-6 months after. I’m excited and terrified. Thanks for your videos.
Very welcome Leigh. Being prepared will make a big difference. Anxiety is totally normal. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Interesting... I was wondering why I was asked the same questions by different medical staff. Wish I’d seen this before my surgery. I was definitely nervous for sure.
Glad we could clear things up Evan. All the best.
You would be great cheer leaders to have after the surgery! Thanks docs this does help.
Always welcome Darlene.
Ok I will be looking great cheering now! Tomorrow they are finally doing the surgery at 8:30 am. I will watch as they put the marks on my knee. Think of you two when they do it! They put me out before the marks, never saw a thing.
Thanks Docs! Have a very blessed and Merry Christmas! Thank you!🎄🎄🎄
I love you guy Im having knee surgery Monday a week before Christmas I have everything ready.
Hi House scrapper. Best of luck to you on Monday!! Glad we could help in any small way. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Glad you helped me deal with the pain issue so I know there will be lots of pain and I will need to press through pain to recover successfully. Having my tkr mid April
Good luck Betty! And thanks for watching.
Betty- it's august did you do tkr?
How are you 2 yrs post-op?
Great advice with your videos 🙂 am having my left knee replacement day after tomorrow (Tuesday) but check in tomorrow afternoon. I know it will be painful but the last few months with bone on bone OA hasn't been fun at all, looking forward to having the surgery!! At least there is light at the end of the tunnel 🙏✔️🙂 Lynda
Sept 7th for my TKR.
Been dealing with this since last November. A bit nervous but looking forward to it. I have a demanding job, planning on taking it easy and being really fully recovered before I go back
Good approach Mike. You will be ready. Thanks for watching and subscribing
OMG! 3 weeks to go after I had to cancel because of bad Vertigo with vomiting. So ready to go again & I am nervous but have 3 torn meniscus (one already done 3 yrs ago) and arthritis not exactly end to warrant knee replacement yet. But, I am 69 & pain is very bad to the point of not being to walk but a few steps. If i had meniscus surgery, in a couple years would assume knee replacement would be due. So I decided for quality of life to just go ahead and get the knee replacements in both knees. I cannot do any of my normal day to day duties. I had the shots & P.T. and didn't help to any degree. Now I wonder if I made the right decision but doc says I'm pretty much bone on bone & I live by myself so need to be capable of doing things myself. The pain thing has me really nervous now & I just hope I don't get lazy on working the knee to keep it from not getting stiff. I watched all the videos & they were very helpful as far as what to expect! Thank You:-))
Glad the videos were helpful. Good luck in your upcoming total knee replacement.
You are so spot on with your description on TKR. It is barbaric and brutal but it's worth it in the end, which is usually 6 months. The major part for me was the inability to sleep and get comfortable in bed.
Glad you are ok Nancy. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I am two weeks in from complex TKR in uK i am delighted to say that I have not suffered anything more than the mildest discomfort. Clips out this morning the most pain I have suffered, even that was mild.
Awesome George. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Great information, why is the operating room intentionally cold ? Learning & listening to all your videos & they are extremely helpful!
Hi Christine. Great question. The thought is that it suppresses bacteria which may be true but it is mostly for comfort for the staff. Protective equipment and lights are very hot. The patient is however kept warm with blankets as well. Hope that clarifies. Glad we can help! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.
Had my L knee replaced in Sept as outpatient. Left for home 5 hours after surgery started. Now 12 weeks post-op, and doing great! First week was difficult with a lot of swelling. Was told by surgeon to ice and elevate 3 times a day for 20 minutes. Rehab said do it every awake hour for 10 minutes. Week 2 was much better, and was walking week 3 normally. Follow exercises religiously and walk short periods of time, but frequently. Getting my R knee done at what will be 5 months after the first. I feel much more prepared for this one!
Very nice. Great job. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Mrsmadpad, outpatient?
Who was your surgeon?
Thañks for video. Learned to bend knee and get it going right away. Two back fusion this year have to wait before therapy. So im ready to jump right in getting done Monday. Had so many orthopedic surgeries. Tell staff in or this is like taking out the garbage for me chop chop do what you need to and get me knocked out. My knee surgeon tells the staff in pre op im a veteran and if they screw up ill let them know and that i could do all their jobs including his. In so much pain prior to surgery after i feel great. Except the backs and maybe this.but all my scopes on knees shoulders and elbow recovered well. Dont know why dr missed two complex meniscus root tears in may. Both medial and lateral. Ive had tears both places multiple times before but dont know if root ones. So im hoping all this bad pain since April will be long gone. Im never nervous bout surgeries when your over 100 its a walk in the park. Then right after the outpatient ones off to red lobster for a big lobster dinner. When nurses discharge you and say start with bland diet im like blah blah blah. I told dr that i go to red lobster he said no i said yes. So when the discharge nurse says liquid diet i say nope
That’s hilarious CHRIS. Good luck on Monday. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I'm sitting here laughing as you both describe the issue of having pain after the surgery. A good sense of humor always helps a little like in this case. Thanks for that.
We do our best JERRY! Thanks for watching and subscribing
I’ve just bought a rocking chair to help with ROM for when I have my surgery👍🏻🤞🇬🇧🙋🏻♀️🙏
Thanks, great videos. I'm getting a knee replacement in a month. I've talked to several people who've had them, two by my same doctor, Everyone is happy, except one friend. After surgery they had her walk, the nurse was inattentive and she fell. She had to go back into surgery immediately.
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There you go! Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I had a left knee replacement in 2016. On 2/2/2022 I had a total knee replacement on the right leg. It was a robotic surgery. This time, was uniquely different. I get very sick after having being under general anesthesia. This time they did a nerve block on my right leg. I also had a spinal block. This was the best surgery. Woke up alert and not sick. I did come home the next day. Due to COVID, I was by myself. I went to my 2 week appointment and got my staples out. My husband went to his doctor while i was at mine. They tested him for COVID. Needless to say I had to push back my PT 2 weeks, but continued Pt at home. Even though my husband was negative, I got whatever my husband had. Still haven’t actually been at PT. I’m starting 3/9, and driving myself.
Hi tina. Yes spinal and block will usually cause less nausea. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
February 15, can't wait!
Go get it badhabits25! Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
I had a Bilateral 6 years ago and glad I did both at one time
Thank you for sharing Lula. Congrats. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I’m scheduled to get a TKR on my R knee 4/3/2023. Binge watching your prep and expectation vids. Question I have. Is there no worry of ripping incision trying to bend so soon. And how much of a degree of bend 1st couple days? Thanks for video
See our other response Rick. The short answer is no. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I had to change my knee three times in 20 years, the first time due to osteosarcoma, and then two more times, as the knee joint wore out. I can say that the pain after the operation is just hellish. Especially in the first days after the operation.
Hope you are good now No limits. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Based on my recent experience, there is very real possibility that nursing staff caring for you once in a room may have been over-coached (or have their own ideas) about “the opioid crisis”. If you suspect or know pain meds are being rationed, or god forbid withheld, have a care partner advocate for you. I was “inches from hell” through most of the night and never fully “got ahead” of the pain.
Once my situation became known and understood, the on-call doc did not respond for two hours (was out to dinner). A patient may be too worn out and in pain to assert themselves, as I was. I suppose my situation was not the norm, but I still strongly suggest having an advocate (family member or friend) present the first 6-8 hours if at all possible.
Hi Bob C. Thanks for sharing your perspective. We definitely keep our team aware of the need for narcotics to get through the severe pain of tkr. We also have a pain team who does daily rounds and works directly with the nursing staff. We need to respect opiods but not fear them. They are necessary. All the best and thanks for watching.
I am terrified of that..i have a deformed..not healed necrotic situation..not osteoarthritis..i was on ultram 120 a month for 2 years after my herniated discs..do not think it will work for acute knee replacement
@@lisafeher2408 There are much stronger, more effective meds for pain than Ultram that will help get you thru the first few days. My situation was not about meds being ineffective, it was about caregivers being ineffective - no one seemed aware I had had major surgery and would need appropriate pain control. I know very well its a painful surgery (I had the other knee done 15 years ago), but my block wore off after only a few hours, and my nurse actually gave me a little lecture: "You don't want to take too many opioids". Thanks darling - but I did have a joint replacement earlier today - agh!
Me too. I finally had an older nurse come in and I was crying. She told me to ask for break thru meds and once I got that it became tolerable.
@@jewel1953 Wow, well that's good. I wish I had known there was such a thing! They eventually gave me dilaudid every 3 hours (vs oxycodone every 4). Can't say it made a discernible difference, but I made it thru.
Having a total knee arthroplasty in a few days. Your videos are very informative. Got all necessary test done and have had my overnight bag packed for a month now. #I'mready
I have a rare disease called Churg Strauss syndrome, any way you can do a video on Joint replacement when someone has a pre existing condition? Tkr is so painful but is temporary and over time, if one works hard, uses ice all you can and pt, pt and more pt, the end result will be fantastic! Alot of times I got up and walked and stretched instead of taking a pain pill. I had alot of relief from being active. Thanks for another great video! You guys are funny, joy is always good!
Thank you so much Pamela. We can add it to our list of future videos for sure. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
My TKR was a week ago. I was kept overnight due to my sleep apnea. The next morning after doing the stairs I was exhausted, and in pain. I was actually crying, whereas prior to that I was as happy as a lark. At that point I was told I was cleared to go home and after a 2 minute explanation on the painkillers (which my sister, a former nurse, actually had to explain in detail to me, and explain what CPL meant) a wheelchair appeared at my bedside. My sister is older and has pain issues on-and-off. The door was manual, and we got stuck in the doorway trying to exit. Neither of us could move due to my pain, and her struggle with the door, which aggravated her back pain. We called for help several times but were completely ignored. Finally a couple waiting to be admitted helped us get through the door. They were shocked that the nurses and an intern mere feet from us, had completely ignored us. I’d had such a positive experience up to that point. I’d done everything right, brought everything I needed (including earplugs for overnight). I’m getting my other knee done in April. I guess I have to verify I receive sufficient pain control prior to doing the stairs, because I discovered afterwards that wasn’t the case. What else can I do to make things go more smoothly?
P.S. I’ve already had both hips done (one during COVID) and was kept at least one day longer both times, because I live alone and have 17 stairs to negotiate to my apartment. What a difference an extra day would have made this time! That first day at home was very rough, even with my sister staying with me for several hours. Today I had my first physio and I must have pulled a muscle in my groin, because I couldn’t actually walk after I’d been home for a couple of hours. It’s bit of a setback; but tomorrow I should be back on top of things. The physio said I had very good ROM (but maybe I tried too hard to impress him, lol).
Just curious,. When you have metal implants put in your body like this TKR procedure, do you get some sort of card or paper that shows what you have and where? Just wondering for when you travel, what do you prove to TSA that alarm is because of your TKR and not a firearm.
Hi My Other Car. So no but TSA will look at your knee, see the scar and if they don't believe you will put you in the scanner. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Thank you, Docs! just a small concern I have: as I'm a senior, is there a major risk of thrombosis if I have a knee replacement, specially if I suffer from varicose veins too?
Hi Manny. The risk is quite low. Most patients would routinely have anticoagulation after surgery. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did
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I got my knee replacement july 18th they sended home 2 hours later after the operation I think that is terrible to go home the same day I didn't sleep overnight because they told me to take one pill at 9 pm and didn't help me nothing the pain was terrible I cry and pray overnight I'm very mad with kaiser hospital. Thank you for your videos saludes desde California
Welcome Delmy. Hang in there it will get better! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Getting my left knee done in 2 days. Im NERVOUS. First time in my life I'm getting some anxiety. Got my cooling unit already delivered to my house. Got the blood thinners and opiates ready. Got a mini fridge in my upstairs master and a microwave. Scheduled my PT already. I'm only 49 and active and fit. Have had other procedures done but for some reason this one is stressing me out. WISH ME LUCK
You're a year older than me. I'm getting my right knee done at the end of January. I've had 7 knee surgeries and a dozen plus cortisone injections.... nothing has helped.
I'm nervous but also looking forward to getting it done and over with.
How did your surgery go??
I had surgery Aug 13th. Today is Oct 5. The 1st week is pure hell! After 10 days you start to see the light. At 6 weeks I could do most things just slower and methodically. Im now at 125 degrees and close to 0. muscle has returned due to 3x a wk PT plus home exercises. I'm back to work and walking normally but with a little stiffness and occasional aches. I'd say I'm 85% to FULLY normal again. I don't know your story or health etc but I'm 213, 6'0 and normally healthy. not a health nut and not ill . not obese etc....What you put into the rehab is what you'll get out . My Dr said I'm WAY ahead of the curve and that was relieving to hear. I planned 9 wks to return to a physical workplace and I came back at week 6. Light duty for 3 weeks then back to normal. I can do yardwork, work on the vehicles. I steamed cleaned my carpets, .. You'll get through it just stay mentally strong and push it a little EVERY SINGLE DAY.. Best of luck
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I am scheduled to have a left knee replacement December 19, 2022 and I cannot lie, I’m scared. I’m not sure if I’m afraid of the pain or the recovery. I took off 3 months from work, I’m a nurse who works 12 hr shifts. The insurance authorized a 2 night stay in the hospital. Reading all of these posts makes me feel better but I’m still scared, thanks for listening.
Welcome. You’ve got this. Good luck next week. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I’m 10 days post op. I have been doing knee bend exercises but have only about 90 degree bend. My leg hasn’t been straight for about 5/6 years. The waiting list for surgery takes years here in Scotland. I haven’t even been sent to the physio yet. The pain is subsiding and I’m moving about the house quite well and am back to being independent. I can only lift my operated leg a little. I am trying hard but I’m 62 and it’s brutal and hard work. When will it be back to ‘fairly’ normal movement? I ask here and they just tell me if you work hard at the physio it should return eventually!
Hi Coral. Sorry to hear about your struggles. So yes hang on it will get better. It is brutal though. Often it takes 8-12 weeks though. We have some videos with our physiotherapists that may be beneficial. Best of luck to you.
Hey again. Just want to say I hope I did not scare anyone off of this procedure with my story about insufficient pain control at first, because Im three months out (as of today) and I have NO pain in my surgical knee when walking or wven going up AND down stairs! I actually thought something was wrong due to what feels like a lack of sensations in my knee, but its not that, its simply a lack of PAIN - something I cannot recall having “felt” since I was very young.
Im only 60, but dealt with arthritic pain for YEARS. Yes, I was dealt a crappy hand with my first nurse, then some circumstances, but here’s the main thing:
Yesterday at my final PT appt, I was asked to rate my worst pain since the last appt (scale of 1-10). “Overall its between 0 and 2, with the ‘2’ only happening during PT (forced stretching)”. Its a “0” unless I’ve been sitting or driving a long time, then stand up - then it’s a little stiff and mildly achy for a few steps. In the end, I couldn’t be happier. Just don’t let me near that *#@&! nurse who held back pain meds😡.
If you’re life is more and more limited by knee pain and your doc says you’re ok’d for the procedure, DO IT!
Hi Bob. Your experience is helpful to others. No worries. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Had a TKR on my left knee 2 yrs ago and need my right knee done as well (bone on bone)...that first surgery & PT was hell, hence my hesitation to have my right knee replaced...I'm scared to go through it again but I do know I need to have it done😢.
Yes Bridgett it is brutal. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I’m a week in from my (R)TKR and when I was in the pre op room my surgeon walked in, said good morning and asked me what I was having done today? I answered, a TKR on my “left leg”.
In no uncertain terms he made it crystal clear that my humor wasn’t funny and wouldn’t be well received by anyone else.
I apologized.
Ha that’s a bit harsh. Wrong sided surgery is obviously taken very seriously. Hope you are doing ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Docs, I'm anticipating having a total knee replacement this fall, 2021. I have no one at home to help me post-op. ( home will be totally prepared, food preps/cleaning/laundry before surgery)
With that in mind, should i mandate a 2 day post-op hospital stay. Number two, how can I get home assistance the first 2 or 3 days recovering at home ?
Number three, is walking really the best exercise post-op and/or is physical therapy mandatory ? Too many questions I know.
Hi Walter. So one day may be enough. Everyone is different. Be prepared for sure. There are agencies where you can hire temporary help. You may or may not need it. And lastly we would strongly recommend Physio for best outcome but we understand it can be expensive in some places. It is money well spent even once a week and then do the rest on your own. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Hiya I had a p. F.c knee replacement 10 months ago and now they found I have cement fragments at the side of my knee, what does that mean, and I'm going on a long haul flight in a few weeks will I still be able to go
Hi Dawn. It is hard to know exactly what they mean however sometimes small fragments of cement can break off. Unless they are large and mobile they often do not cause any pain. Sometimes they require removal. Depending on the severity of your pain, you would likely still be able to travel. Best to discuss with your treating surgeon though. Good luck.
I have really benefited from your videos, thank you! I am just about 14 weeks post op btkr. I have a bend of over 125 on both knees, 0 extention, better endurance daily, walking better, BUT I have two concerns:
1). I have extreme tension in both calves and feet, some neuropathy. Stretching does help.
2.) My biggest concern is that I have so much trouble rising from a low(couch, toilet) seated position. The pain is in the center of my kneecap. I must use my arms to push up and I am beginning to think that this is it and that it won't get any better.
In your experience is this something that can improve with time and if so, how and what can I do to improve this condition.
Hi Barbara. The neuropathy is hard to say but will often improve. Same for the knee cap pain but this sometimes persist. Focus on medial quad strengthening and if concerned get rechecked. Best of luck to you. Lots of time to improve still though. Thanks for watching and subscribing
You guys are like a good wine, you improved with age! Now days you are so funny and entertaining. You both look so serious in this video. Great video however.
My knee replacement is Tuesday. My pain tolerance is very low....ice has really helped pre surgery. I’m trusting it will help post surgery.
Good luck tomorrow Terri! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
How are you doing after your surgery. How are you handling the pain. I have tkr on Nov. 16 th and I getting very netvous.
@@jacquia5897 I’m two weeks post surgery. PT is going well. My advice is to know up front what drugs you’ll be given and reactions you could have. I failed to ask and have had a lot of nasty side reactions. I think surgery went well but after talking to my internist today he told to expect another couple weeks of challenges...like night sweats🥴. Upset tummy....etc. very careful about what I can eat. Thankful I did exercises before surgery.
@@jacquia5897 praying for you....I’m three weeks out....extra strength Tylenol is all I’m taking...as needed. Patience! The road is bumpy but the bumps are getting smaller.....EXERCISE!
@@terripomajzl1673 Glad to hear you're doing well. Makes me feel more at ease knowing it may not be all that bad. The way I see it is that I may feel alot of pain for 3 or 4 weeks but the way time seems to be flying by, I'll feel fine in a blink of an eye. I'm really excited to see my leg straight again. I've been really self conscious because both my legs are pretty bow due to the eating away of my cartilage. I'm hoping I don't have to wait too long to get the other knee done.
Had a total knee replacement on 5/8/18 since then I developed a blister on my knee and one spot was bleeding that had stop but the blister still there been sweating a lot been taking stool softener but haven't had a bowel movements had to take off the compression socks due to my feet that turning my feet blueish I was released the 5/10/18 should I be concerned
Hi Lisa Ann Harding. First, if you are concerned you should definitely see your doctor. Blisters from swelling are not uncommon and can often weep clear fluid for quite some time. Ongoing bleeding is also not uncommon however if it continues it should be assessed by a physician. Bowel regularity is often an issue after joint replacement surgery when patients are taking narcotics. Compression stockings are beneficial but often are hard to tolerate for patients after surgery. Hope this helps.
Thanks - I'm having surgery in two weeks and I haven't heard any of this from the surgeon or the surgeon's assistant. I already am wondering why I'm not getting more advance preparation or communication.
Well glad we could help!