Ok so I was told 6 yrs ago this was coming.. I'm now the perfect age and health. My Dr. Is brutally honest and said it's a rough surgery with a LONG recovery. Bed in living room. Visiting nurse therapy then rehab. So guys I need "testamonials" from those that went through this please.
I have done everything I can do to delay getting new hips. I have heard from lots of people that yes it is a ***** when you have it done but after the rehab you will regret not having done it earlier.
What do you mean you're at the perfect age and health? I'm the same age as you and think I passed that stage 20 years ago! BTW, I need new knees as well. Been putting it off for as long as I can. Losing weight has definitely helped.
My father in law has had both knees done, your Dr is correct on the surgery and the rehab. The father in laws biggest problem was the rehab/ keeping it mobile and “stretched”, if you don’t keep after it and get inpatient then it probably won’t a lot better than it was in the first place.
Have you tried stem cell injections? Has been working wonders for me. I have had one knee replacement about 25 years ago and the other will need to be done in the next ten years but I've done the injections and they're great.
I have heard things Bob unfortunately the veterinarian clinic I go to does not go with that approach.
Good luck with whatever you decide. You seem like a tough lady so I know You will kick some butt either way. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
I'm getting the second injection in my right knee. So far, so good. Knee replacement can be good news/bad news. I know of several people how have had knee replacements and say the rehab is worse than the surgery. My son-in-law's mother had replacement done several years ago. Her knee locked up and they had to put her under anesthetic to straighten it. Hard to say as each person has a different experience. One friend is having hers done later this month; needs both done but Medicare won't pay for both at one time. I guess they like to stretch it out the cost. Another friend had both done at the same time and came through great! Good luck. Good rehab would be climbing a ladder stand.
Thanks for the responses guys. A bit of back ground as far as health statement. I'm accident prone so I'm a bit of a mess. Left leg ...severely broken and dislocated foot. So steel plate from below knee to just above ankle and bolt in ankle. Before that many sprains in both ankles to where Dr. would say please just break them they'll heal better. 3 yrs of high school and first in college water on my knees and knee pads cut off. 3-4 month on crutches each year. Then six years ago I ripped up my meniscus in rt knee and waited 2 months to see Dr. . After hunting season. Surgery and 2/3 's removed and arthritis scrapped. The following year I completely ripped my ACL. in my left knee, again waited until garden was done a month. No surgery because I'm so active ,but 4 mos. Of rehab. So they told me then this was coming but I was still too young. I don't like pain meds and have a good pain tolerance. Though pain has made my BP a tad high, that and I have never slept more than 4 hrs a night. Now I've lost a little weight and still very active and BP is down. Out of my 50's but not geriatric. They know I'm a rehab champ. I know, no pain no gain, and the most I do for pain is a couple of aspirin to reduce swelling. LOL I won't even get into the above waist injuries. Other than Two years ago I went in and said ya my Shoulders been sore for the last 3 mos. Dr lifted my arm up and out to shoulder height, does that hurt? YES!!! He stepped around and without a heads up snapped / twisted my arm. Pretty sure they heard the scream 20 miles away. Instant pain relief. He said ya, your shoulders been dislocated all that time..lol BTW He is a sports medicine specialist as well as my GP
As someone who is involved with these surgeries a couple days a week I can offer some perspective. The results are generally very good and most patients regret not doing it sooner. Both sides are rarely done at the same time anymore. The difficulty associated with recovering and rehabbing from both sides at the same makes it a poor option for most. Most patients are up the same day and some even go home the same day. Most are out of the hospital the next day. Rehab is very important and can be difficult for some. I would recommend having it done by a doc who does a large volume of joint replacements surgeries. As is always the case primary prevention is better than the surgery. Keep your weight down, the health benefits extend far beyond healthy joints.
Thanks My issue has been life long . It wasn't ever diagnosed until our daughter was only 1 and had several shoulder dislocations, also diagnosed with VonWillebrands disease. Then our son was having issues ,breaks , folded his foot in half....It's a hereditary weak ligament thing. Aahhh in a family of active people we made our surgeon very happy. Muscle management is VERY important.
