ArizonaJim
new member
I have been reading this forum since my first joint replacement in March of 09. It has been a great strength and comfort for me.
A little bit about me. I am a 41 year old male. I had a RTHR in March of 09, a LTKR in December of 09, a Right Total Shoulder in April of 2011 and the most recent was two weeks ago, a RTKR, all because of OA. At least that is what they tell me. They were not able to find any other reason as to why my joints are the way they are.
I have had joint issues since my teenage years. Apparently my joints did not like cartilage, so they got rid of it. Most of my joints are in bad shape and will eventually have to be replaced. But for now, I think I might be finished for a few years. I have been very lucky to find some incredible and very competent doctors. One for the shoulder, and the other for my knees and hip. I have done very well after all of my surgeries and feel very blessed to have excellent outcomes. There have been some discouraging times but I have realized that all will get better eventually.
Two points of advice, have a lot of patience and work as hard as you can on your PT. Everyone will heal on their own time. Don't get discouraged when someone else is healing quicker than you, you will heal when your body wants to heal. You can help it along doing your part, but everyone is different. PT must be done and done faithfully but not to the point were it causes extreme pain. That will only cause setbacks.
It is so wonderful to be in a time when medical technology is so advanced. It has given me my life back. I am able to do things that I haven't been able to do in over a decade. These forums have been a great source of comfort after each replacement. My thought with joint replacements, do them sooner rather than later. There is no reason to live with pain when the technology is available to get rid of your pain and suffering.
I have gotten better rather quickly after each surgery and it has made me a strong believer in getting the replacements done as quick as can be done. Sorry for the rambling, I just wanted to introduce myself and let people know that having a joint replaced is not the end of things, it is the beginning of an improved and less painful life. Cheers and keep working hard.
A little bit about me. I am a 41 year old male. I had a RTHR in March of 09, a LTKR in December of 09, a Right Total Shoulder in April of 2011 and the most recent was two weeks ago, a RTKR, all because of OA. At least that is what they tell me. They were not able to find any other reason as to why my joints are the way they are.
I have had joint issues since my teenage years. Apparently my joints did not like cartilage, so they got rid of it. Most of my joints are in bad shape and will eventually have to be replaced. But for now, I think I might be finished for a few years. I have been very lucky to find some incredible and very competent doctors. One for the shoulder, and the other for my knees and hip. I have done very well after all of my surgeries and feel very blessed to have excellent outcomes. There have been some discouraging times but I have realized that all will get better eventually.
Two points of advice, have a lot of patience and work as hard as you can on your PT. Everyone will heal on their own time. Don't get discouraged when someone else is healing quicker than you, you will heal when your body wants to heal. You can help it along doing your part, but everyone is different. PT must be done and done faithfully but not to the point were it causes extreme pain. That will only cause setbacks.
It is so wonderful to be in a time when medical technology is so advanced. It has given me my life back. I am able to do things that I haven't been able to do in over a decade. These forums have been a great source of comfort after each replacement. My thought with joint replacements, do them sooner rather than later. There is no reason to live with pain when the technology is available to get rid of your pain and suffering.
I have gotten better rather quickly after each surgery and it has made me a strong believer in getting the replacements done as quick as can be done. Sorry for the rambling, I just wanted to introduce myself and let people know that having a joint replaced is not the end of things, it is the beginning of an improved and less painful life. Cheers and keep working hard.
United Kingdom
It's always good to talk to another person with multiple replacements.
