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  1. WVKathy

    Class of 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Knee Members

    Had my right knee replaced in January, 2012. This forum was a real comfort and source of knowledge for me during the months that followed. Recovery actually took about a year, just as the surgeon said it would. I still notice the knee (have a little pain) when going down stairs and the right...
  2. WVKathy

    Surgery cancelled - what?

    Richard, still trying to find you something that will actually be helpful in your situation, my husband found the following article on the AARP website. It basically reiterates how important it is for a patient to have a personal advocate when he goes in for surgery...
  3. WVKathy

    Surgery cancelled - what?

    Re: Surgery Canceled What? Excellent advice from Bass Player! You should always have someone looking out for your interests when you go to have surgery. Just being "the patient" in your revealing little hospital gown puts you in a passive, vulnerable position. You'll also be nervous and not...
  4. WVKathy

    Surgery cancelled - what?

    Re: Surgery Canceled What? Richard - If it gives you consolation to think that your surgery was cancelled because God has other plans for you, fine. In my opinion your experience was not caused by God working in mysterious ways, but because huge hospitals, like the VA, and our medical system...
  5. WVKathy

    Return from Kaiser Ortho... concerns

    Wow, Jo, that was a great answer! I had not been aware of the distinctions among the different forms of anesthesia. For Equestrienne - Remember that the surgeon works for you. His job is to be accountable to you. Try to not get caught up in the mystique of the surgeon as the Great Healer...
  6. WVKathy

    I am Past Beyond Scared!

    Hello - I've been following this thread and agree with all the encouragement you've been given to have the surgery and put your mind at ease regarding post-surgical pain.:biggrin: I've recently had TKR done on my right knee (Jan.26) and can tell you that at a week after surgery my pain was less...
  7. WVKathy

    34 years old and need total knee replacement

    Hi Shanda - I agree with all of the above advice.:thumb: Quality of life is everything! You are on a roll:yahoo:, having lost all that weight. The rest of your life is before you, so don't lose your momentum. Find another doc. The right surgeon will be knowledgeable and supportive.
  8. WVKathy

    TKR W V Kathy recovery thread

    Exactly, Terry Thomas! I've always compared her to Colonel Sanders, the Kentucky Fried Chicken man.:th_heehee: The Queen would not be amused, but we won't tell her. Regarding recover from RTKR on January 26, after that one setback of nerve pain each day has been better than the last. Started...
  9. WVKathy

    TKR W V Kathy recovery thread

    Thanks, Meg. Her name is Yoshi. Got her at a shelter along with her brother, Mario (those were the names they came with) who doesn't look anything like her.
  10. WVKathy

    TKR W V Kathy recovery thread

    Thank you so much, everyone, for your support and references to good, practical advice. Josephine, I've read most of your suggested reading list. What a treasure of good advice! My surgeon's people (physicians' assistants) were not able to tell me why there had been the nerve pain or why I...
  11. WVKathy

    TKR W V Kathy recovery thread

    Hi, I'm a new member and had my right knee replaced on Jan. 26th, so around three weeks ago. I've got the same concerns about recovery. The thing is, I did really well for the first three weeks.:yes 4: The home care PT lady was amazed that I could walk half a mile, no sweat. Then I had some...

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