Recycled
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United StatesI love reading the Pre-Ops. Some are scared, some aren't. But the one thing that seems to be uniform is no matter how much experience is offered up in the suggestions of recovery time, most are in disbelief of how long recovery takes, or animate about how they are different and therefore sure their efforts will result in much quicker recovery. Especially when it comes to returning to work. Hey, just read my pre-op posts. What a loudmouth I was then. (I know, I know.... I still am) So sure I had it all figured out. But boy was I hat in hand desperately seeking advice and much more attentive to listening after surgery. And thankfully, my fellow BoneSmarties helped me tremendously during those tough times.
Historian,
Everyone here has been tactfully (due to my big mouth, I'm usually less tactful) trying to impress you with the difficulty of a BTKR, but it seems to be falling on deaf ears or overzealous expectations. Don't paint yourself into a corner. They are all absolutely correct. 8 weeks is absolutely ridiculous. If your back to full time work, good as new at 8 weeks after BTKR, I'll send you the Big "S" to sew on the front of your shirt and cape. And doped up on Oxycodone at 8 weeks is considered DUI.......even on a bicycle. So gettin around might be tough too. (heaven knows I was still using 'em way past 8 weeks)
Also, when weighing risks between TKR or BTKR, there are lots of issues to be considered. Some already mentioned to you and many I'm sure your OS went over with you. I figured I'd throw in an important consideration. As you have stated in your thread, you have lost a considerable amount of weight, which is fantastic. However, your history puts you in a category at risk of heart or artery disease...... See a Cardiologist.!! Get a treadmill test. Minimize your risk. I know, I've been there. Regardless what anybody says.....it's your life. You be sure.
Hey, congrats on the surgery date. And good luck with the surgery. But do yourself a big favor and read, read, read in the library here. And listen, listen, listen to the posts. Trust me, it will smooth out your recovery with fewer surprises. Enjoy the Holidays.
Historian,
Everyone here has been tactfully (due to my big mouth, I'm usually less tactful) trying to impress you with the difficulty of a BTKR, but it seems to be falling on deaf ears or overzealous expectations. Don't paint yourself into a corner. They are all absolutely correct. 8 weeks is absolutely ridiculous. If your back to full time work, good as new at 8 weeks after BTKR, I'll send you the Big "S" to sew on the front of your shirt and cape. And doped up on Oxycodone at 8 weeks is considered DUI.......even on a bicycle. So gettin around might be tough too. (heaven knows I was still using 'em way past 8 weeks)
Also, when weighing risks between TKR or BTKR, there are lots of issues to be considered. Some already mentioned to you and many I'm sure your OS went over with you. I figured I'd throw in an important consideration. As you have stated in your thread, you have lost a considerable amount of weight, which is fantastic. However, your history puts you in a category at risk of heart or artery disease...... See a Cardiologist.!! Get a treadmill test. Minimize your risk. I know, I've been there. Regardless what anybody says.....it's your life. You be sure.
Hey, congrats on the surgery date. And good luck with the surgery. But do yourself a big favor and read, read, read in the library here. And listen, listen, listen to the posts. Trust me, it will smooth out your recovery with fewer surprises. Enjoy the Holidays.
