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Hi Jesse,
I had BTKR the day before you did and am on the same track as you, right down to the IT trouble. I've also had sciatica flare up. Please listen to what these folks are saying about the PT. I have a gentle PT and almost always leave the office feeling better than when I arrived. I've experienced tired muscles when there but not pain.

Let's hang in there together. I'm grateful for this site.

Leslie
 
Thanks Lalambchop! I see my OS tomorrow at the unwholesome hour of 8am ... Hearing more from people with knee replacements I'm glad to know this throbbing groin thing could be knee related and not some horrible malfunction of my hip replacement! I've found the stretching icing and self/friend massage really helps. I am full of beans but also soooo weak. My glutes are saggy, quads, once sculpted are now little ropes and core? What core? It is an exercise just to hold myself upright... so while I plan to go easy, I also need to build up my strength or I will wobble into greater problems. Luckily living with RA makes me a bit of a pro at activity pacing... Not that it isn't frustrating to crawl when you want to run... I turn on a bit of music and sing really loud to expell the beans ( excess energy) then I'm good to go.
I'm with you Leslie! Cheers.
 
Jesse for the Fight said:
I don't hear many things about people Who have had their knees four 10 even 15 years
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As you may have read on another thread, I talked to a man who had BTKRs 10 years ago and he's doing great and was so proud to show me his scars! Said he loves to wear shorts so people can see his "badges of honor." I know your great attitude will take you far.
 
Jesse for the Fight said:
Luckily living with RA makes me a bit of a pro at activity pacing... Not that it isn't frustrating to crawl when you want to run... .
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I hear ya! You'll get there, Jesse.
 
Hello
I had a bilateral total knee replacement just over three months ago. I've moved into my dream apartment, which has stairs, a lot of them. I knew walking up and down stairs would be a challenge as my legs are still very weak but I never thought I might actually be damaging or lessening the life of my new implants. Since I was told I could get back to regular activity I thought things like walking, climbing stairs and dancing, as long as it didn't involve jumping, were okay things to do a lot of. My surgeon was away and his resident made a remark to me along the lines of "why would you move into an apartment with stairs that's bad for your knee replacements " now I'm quite worried that I will need revision surgery sooner for either my new knee replacements or my hip replacement and every time Ive tried to Google the issue it gives me advice about climbing stairs freshly out of post up... Has anyone been told stairs are harmful?
 
Well, I know several people have written on here about having homes that were multiple levels and no one mentioned that. I hope you get some replies to ease your mind. I've been wondering how you were doing.
 
I never heard of it either, my os encouraged me to use the stairs as much as possible to strengthen the muscles. In physio I was using a step a lot. Try and see your own OS if possible hon x
 
Jesse for the Fight said:
Has anyone been told stairs are harmful?
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No.

It 'stands to reason' that impact sport like running will possibly have the effect of breaking the glue that holds the knees, but just walking about -- nah; there'd be gazzillions of revisions every year!

To the best of my knowledge there is no (extra) danger.
 
With my new hip, my orthopod told me the more activity the better. His exact words were "You're not gonna break it!" My first THR is almost 17 yrs old and it's not worn out yet! I'd say do what your muscles and soft tissues let you do.. faster.. better... stronger.
 
I live in a tri-level and have gone up and down since week 2. I am finally able to master goning up and down (most of the time) like a normal person, and always lead with my surgical leg going up now. I am not a doctoer but I don't think stairs are going to harm you, it is not like you are doing it like a stairmaster!
 
Hi Jesse,
I had one knee done a little after you and understood that stairs, walking and all manner of non-impact activity were good. My only issue seems to be doing to much too soon and giving my self flare ups. I had a 10 day work trip to Europe at 11 weeks...in hind site, it was probably too early for such a trip that involved that much walking and LOTS of stairs, but none the less, with ice and elevation every evening I made it. Now my only issue is the very weird pattern of heavy hair growth on one side of my knee that I now have...yikes, I can't wait to ask the doctor about that. I say for you, check with your OS and you "go girl"!
 
Are you still around? Just wondering how things are going for you.
 
Hello
Yes, I am still around and think of my bonesmart friends often. I just went for a job interview today, my dream job, teaching painting at an art gallery. My new knees are great. I swim and exercise and go out with my partner and friends- apply for jobs... The works! I'd be bed ridden without them! I just adopted a rescue cat and am building her cat trees out of old furniture and sculptures from when I was in art school. I am in my dream apartment which has 32 stairs! Before my fake joints, arthritis kept me from many lovely flats due to pain - not any more!

There are still some hard things. I often go down stairs one step at a time and I put on 30 pounds since my surgeries...if I get this job I can afford an elliptical...eventually.
The right side of my knees are still numb-ish. I feel tingles and prickles! It's weird.
I might attempt a bath soon! If I put a non slip mat or towel on the side of the tub I may be able to lift myself out?..?..?
If I kneel, even on my bed, it hurts to high heaven! Does anyone know if that will go away? Not that I want to kneel, but sheesh!

Hope all is well for those heading into a new surgery!
You've got my kind thoughts and good vibes head!n your way!
 
Hi Jesse and fellow July sparkler:)
Glad to hear you are doing so amazingly well:-). It has been quite a journey for me as well since my surgery in July. I continued with weekly therapy until December 30 and finally got by knee to 133 degrees bend. OS says the IT bands will take work and time to continue to loosed due to the extra work to correct my valgus deformity(knock knees). My Mom who had a BTKR 16 years ago told me I would never be able to get on my knees again, so I have been bound and determined to do it since my surgery. I started as soon as I could scrubbing on my knee with a wash cloth, then a net scrubber and finally a loofa to help desensitize it. I think it's helping but it is still a work in progress at about 3 months I started lightly kneeling on the bed. When I told my PT about it she had me start working towards a "Childs pose" a yoga move using a thick foam pad...also still a work in progress.
I traveled for work to France and Germany for 10 days in October. I was thrilled that I could actually do it, but it was really to soon and I paid the penalty each night. Though the hotels were very gracious about filling my zip lock bags with ice. I love my job in Tourism marketing and hope that you to are able to land the job of your dreams!
All the very best to you,
Joyce
 
@Jesse for the Fight , glad to hear you are doing well. Best wishes on job interview. @VancouverUSAgal , will be watching for you surgery in March . It's me ready or not. I got my two new knees. 1st one was easier than 2nd one. both a work in progress.
 
Hello
I'm now 8 months post op BTKR...I've gained soooo much weight. Not because of the new kness...I don't think...Rather other rheumatoid arthritis medication related weight...chemotherapy drugs...
Today I started exercising again- love it!
I really want to do lunges but am not sure if they are safe for the knees???
Any knee people lunging ( on land) out there????
Let me know
All the best
Jesse
 
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