TKR Knee op

[walking boots]

TKR op on November 8th

 

[mendogal]

to BoneSmart @walking boots !

Will it be left or right knee?

Here's some information to help you prepare. Please do post any specific questions or concerns!

KNEE PRE-OP GUIDELINES

If you are at the stage where you have joint pain but don't know for sure if you are ready to have surgery, these links may help:

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Score Chart: How bad is my arthritic knee?​

Choosing a surgeon and a prosthesis​

BMI Calculator - What to do if your surgeon says you're too heavy for joint replacement surgery​

Longevity of implants and revisions: How long will my new joint last?​

If you are at the stage where you are planning to have surgery but are looking for information so you can be better prepared for what is to come, take a look at these links:

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Recovery Aids: A comprehensive list for hospital and home​

Recliner Chairs: Things you need to know if buying one for your recovery​

Pre-Op Interviews: What's involved?​

Regardless of where you are in the process, the website and app My Knee Guide can help you stay organized and informed. The free service keeps all the information pertaining to your surgery and recovery in one place on your smartphone. It is intended to be a personal support tool for the entire process.

And if you want to picture what your life might be like with a replaced knee, take a look at some stories of amazing knee recoveries

 

[walking boots]

It’s my right knee

 

[walking boots]

Feeling very nervous about op in 7 days

 

[Jockette]

Hi and Welcome!

We were all very nervous about our upcoming surgery, so you are not alone! Feel free to ask any questions you want, that’s what we’re here for.

Best Wishes!

 

[mendogal]

Yes, by all means, if there's any particular concern please share it. That's what we're here for!

One possible stress reliever for that generalized anxiety is focusing on home preparation.

I precooked and froze favorite dinners.
I considered where I'd want to "nest" during the day (mine was a recliner; it could be a sofa) and set it up (I had a dresser top plus a small folding table) to accommodate things I'd want at hand: electronics, a snack and beverage, a pad and pen to help track meds and activity, etc. Also a snuggly throw and pillows.
I made sure my ice machine and electronics could safely plug in there.
Got my walker, walking stick, elevated toilet seat, and shower bench ready to deploy.
Made sure I had comfy pjs, housdresses, loungewear to live in for a few weeks.

 

[Rockgirl4]

My best advice is to have your support system ready to go. My favorite aids for recovery were my favorite "knee recovery couch" that I could get up from easily and sleep on if needed, my Lounge Dr for elevation, my ice machine for ice therapy, and stocking some favorite snacks a head of time. I also froze a lot of meals beforehand so I didn't feel the pressure to cook anytime soon.

Also---I'd stay off the Facebook knee replacement forums. They are so full of misinformation it's scary and sad. At least here you will get accurate medical information, and no one will tell you to "tough it out" or to "push through the pain." I get angry every time I check them out and just want to scream at some of the bad advice I see thrown around.

Hang in there, and ask us anything. We'll be here on the other side too to help you along, listen to any struggles, and just keeping up with your recovery.

 

[eaglemom]

We are here to help you. It's perfectly normal to be nervous, just don't focus on it.

You will quickly find that medication, elevation and ice are your best friends. I would keep crackers beside where I kept my medication, you don't want to take pain medication on an empty stomach. (Of course read the label and ask the surgeon.) I also kept a notebook and a pencil there also. That way I could document the time I was taking the medication, dosage, etc. Sometimes we forget or think we took something when we haven't. The notebook keeps that all straight for you.

You've got this. We are here to help you along the way.

 

[Layla]

Hi walking boots,
Tomorrow is your big day! I hope you're well prepared and ready to roll.
Please join us in the Knee Recovery area of the forum once you're feeling up to it. We'll have some guidelines to share and we'd love to support you as you as you're healing. Hope to see you soon!
@walking boots