Last Wednesday Jan 22nd, I had my left knee replaced. I do not recommend it. I was doing fine on pain killers and using an elastice knee support. Now I am crippled untill likely April. No dog walking for sometime after that. And I am on Hydromorphone. A walker gets me around.
Do your exercises they said. So I did and now my leg is swollen and inflamed. Cold packs every few hours help bring the swelling down.
My right knee is also arthritic. I'll deal with it when I am in a wheelchair.
When I have energy, I will catch up on reading all your blogs.
The disaster that is America is in danger of spreading North and I can't even run. People with disabilities will be first into the ovens
Well, I hope your healing process improves from the first week. It's a pretty invasive surgery that I don't envy you. Sending best wishes!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debra
DeleteDamn. Your report does not fill me with any confidence for the knee I most likely should replace. But on a brighter note, my wife has dove head first into the joint replacement thing. She's had both shoulders replaced and is now eying a hip or knee replacement next. As far as recovery hints well, all I have is , "Hang in there Allen. It's all you can do." Get better sooner than later friend.
ReplyDeleteI will keep trying but I HATE IT
DeleteHello, Mr. Hingston. I’m sorry you’re having to deal with unimaginable pain. I hope things improve and that you’re on the mend soon. Take care. Scott Lemon
ReplyDeleteThanks Scott
DeleteI have arthritis in both knees. At first I was getting steroid injections and for the last several years I've been getting artificial lubricant which has been working good for me. Hopefully I won't have to have knee replacements, just continue to have a "lube job" once or twice a year!
ReplyDeletePut it off as long as you can. My knee is better today and so is my attitude but I could still bite someone
DeleteSorry to hear about your hardship Allen. Did they downplay the risks and possible complications to get you on board? I have had arthrosis for a long time and is just realizing that it might begin to affect my legs also. Thanks for the warning, and best wishes for your spring.
ReplyDeleteNo they didnt lie to me. I'm feeling better today but still grumpy
DeleteHey Al. I had my knee replaced several years ago. I did all the exercises but could never achieve the expected bend. They took me back in and bent the knee under anesthetic, but even then could not get the required bend. My knee works but is arthritic and constantly swollen. Good luck. Keep up with the exercises. And I hope your outcome is better than mine.
ReplyDeleteSometimes the magic works and sometimes it doesn't. My knee will bend quite well. It is swollen and hurts to stand upright for any length of time. I go for physio next week and get the staples out the week after. Whether it will ever be like new again I cant say.
DeleteWell, aren't you lucky, getting a shiny new knee. Even though you're not feeling quite so lucky right now, just do the exercises (if you can bear it) and think positive thoughts. "I CAN DO IT!" It happens to us all as we get older... er I mean more experienced. Funny you should mention knees, as my R knee is really hurting, but not in the front, in the back of the knee, some sort of muscle spasm I suppose.
ReplyDeleteShiny is the operative word. Swollen and I cant get the inflammation down. Worked hard at exercises today and walked 300 steps with the walker. Pain meds will let me sleep
DeleteOuch, ouch, ouch! I hope you soon see a reduction in pain and swelling, and an increase in mobility. Just to give you a bit of encouragement: I know a lot of people who have had knee replacements, and they've all been pleased with the end result even though the initial post-op time is miserable. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteI'm doing my exercises slowly. I can't do 20 reps but I can do two 10s an hour apart. I tire so easily
DeleteI've had two shoulder replacements and one knee replacement, and the only good thing I can say about a knee replacement is that it's not as disabling as a shoulder replacement. Hydromorphone is often referred to by its brand name, Dilaudid, and it's damn good pain killer, so I think it probable that you need a stronger dose. It wouldn't hurt to to ask.
ReplyDelete"People with disabilities will be first into the ovens."
Hooray for those Canadians who jeered when the "Star Spangled Banner" was played. I've thought of you daily since Trump offered to make Canada our 51st state. I believe that the 49.8% of Americans who voted for Trump are fools and morons, and I rejoice daily that I don't have to leave America because I would be ashamed to show my face anywhere else. I am truly sorry for the harm that America is doing to Canada, to itself, and to the rest of the world.
I will ask, as I am almost out and have a few weeks to go. 60 tabs of 2 mg cost me $14.
DeleteTrump has brought Canadians together like no one ever before. Not even the wars. When Quebec declares itself proudly Canadian you know you screwed up royally.