IBINLIMPIN
new member
Hello fellow sisters and brothers. As my name states I Bin Limp N for over 4 years now. In fact, over the past four years I had my last knee surgery in June of 05, prostate cancer taken out in November 06, Bladder cancer taken out in April 07, and a heart stent put in three weeks ago as a result of my preop labs (abnormal EKG) for my TKR in what was supposed to be last month. Now it's been rescheduled for the 26th of this month. To my recollection this is the ONLY surgery that I'm actually looking forward to having. I joined this forum to get some insight into the TKR experience and to hopefully gain some much needed information from all you previous TKR survivors. Mostly I've heard good things from people I've met or know who have had TKR; very few exceptions.
So, what can I expect post surgery? My wife plans on taking a week off just to care for me; is that really necessary or can I make it on my own with a little extra effort? Don't get me wrong I’d like to have her home but she works also and I don’t really want her to miss any work if it's not necessary. The doctor told me I'd be in the hospital for 3-4 days and that they would have me up and walking the day after surgery. Could some of you please tell me what your experience has been?
I'm a 58 year old man, married, live in Colorado (COLD COLD), cancer free so far and I like to think I'm a very positive thinker with a strong will to do well and recover from all adversities.
So, what can I expect post surgery? My wife plans on taking a week off just to care for me; is that really necessary or can I make it on my own with a little extra effort? Don't get me wrong I’d like to have her home but she works also and I don’t really want her to miss any work if it's not necessary. The doctor told me I'd be in the hospital for 3-4 days and that they would have me up and walking the day after surgery. Could some of you please tell me what your experience has been?
I'm a 58 year old man, married, live in Colorado (COLD COLD), cancer free so far and I like to think I'm a very positive thinker with a strong will to do well and recover from all adversities.