poppyzac
new member
Hi, this is my first time on here, due to the lack of sleep I have been reading and enjoying this site and have found it very informative.
My experience so far, unicompartmental knee replacement on 31/10/2014, operation performed under spinal anaesthesia, which although an uncomfortable procedure gave excellent comfort and pain relief alongside some very nice sedation. The recovery room was a pleasant experience chatting to the nurses, instead of nausea etc that can accompany a general anaesthetic. I was very comfortable for the first 20 hours or so, (apart from not being able to get out of bed and the dreaded commode!) and then it hit me like a brick - pain like I have never experienced in my life! Pain score 10, 10, 10! Blood pressure went up to 200 systolic, heart rate 120, sweaty, clammy, basically it took another 24 hours until I was comfortable to be able to sleep for a couple of hours.
Discharged from hospital on 5th day. I have totally underestimated this op and the pain that comes with it. I am now 11 days post-op and due to have my 25 staples removed tomorrow. The pain is manageable now, although sleeping is still a problem, but that will come with time. My husband has been a sweetheart, although he is yawning a lot! Oh and he's currently in the spare room so there is an upside!
My experience so far, unicompartmental knee replacement on 31/10/2014, operation performed under spinal anaesthesia, which although an uncomfortable procedure gave excellent comfort and pain relief alongside some very nice sedation. The recovery room was a pleasant experience chatting to the nurses, instead of nausea etc that can accompany a general anaesthetic. I was very comfortable for the first 20 hours or so, (apart from not being able to get out of bed and the dreaded commode!) and then it hit me like a brick - pain like I have never experienced in my life! Pain score 10, 10, 10! Blood pressure went up to 200 systolic, heart rate 120, sweaty, clammy, basically it took another 24 hours until I was comfortable to be able to sleep for a couple of hours.
Discharged from hospital on 5th day. I have totally underestimated this op and the pain that comes with it. I am now 11 days post-op and due to have my 25 staples removed tomorrow. The pain is manageable now, although sleeping is still a problem, but that will come with time. My husband has been a sweetheart, although he is yawning a lot! Oh and he's currently in the spare room so there is an upside!