New knee about to happen!

[GingerP]

I am just past 3 weeks with my first TKR and am glad that I finally got it done. I retired the end of Oct and the only thing I could think of at the time was to get my knees fixed because the cortisone shots barely worked for 3 weeks now and life was a struggle.
What I have learned here is to get your "nest" ready. Meals in the freezer, staples on hand which for me were the single cans of soup to warm in the microwave and crackers, along with pillows, ice bottles frozen, and the like.
TKR's aren't without pain. I have been all over the board with it, but every day, I'm learning to appreciate what my "baby" knee can do and in a couple weeks when I see the OS can schedule my right TKR. Patience is one of the toughest things I have had to remember. A new knee is so much better than the pain in my knee before. I found out I wore my knees so bad I had become knock kneed, plus I got shorter.
We deserve to get on with life and not worry about how we can manoeuvre with low chairs and walking too far. I've used a cane for too long already at 62. Time to enjoy life the way we should. Good luck, we are here to help in those days that things don't seem to be ok. This is my saving grace each and everyday. Ginger P

 

[RMasano]

@GingerP Thank you for your encouragement!!! I'm nervous but also excited. My knee was so swollen this morning and it has been a rough day getting around. I have been working on my "nest". I've been so bad for the past 2 months, that I'm excited to deal with the healing pain instead of the bone on bone pain. My leg is so crooked right now, I can barely walk. Time to get this show on the road!!! It is funny about the height thing. When I went for my pre-op, they measured me at 5'2. I think it's a mistake. I've been 5'4 all my life. I'm thinking it might be from my awful knee.

 

[mbrown]

Just noticed that you are having minimally invasive at Rush. I have an acquaintance from here that went up there and had his done. His surgery and recovery went very well. I think he was back at work in about 3 weeks. He's about 8 months out now and is fully recovered and feels great. Dr. Berger at Rush did his.

 

[Red's Mom]

Good luck, we'll be waiting for you on the other side....

 

[UACats70]

I have a Saint Bernard who thinks she's a lapdog. Husband will have to vigilant with her walks so she doesn't get as needy. I also have a chunky tabby that likes to sleep on my head...

 

[RMasano]

@mbrown Dr. Berger is really good. Some of his patients who have had TkR are outpatient. Did he have a partial knee replacement or total?

 

[mbrown]

@mbrown Dr. Berger is really good. Some of his patients who have had TNR are outpatient. Did he have a partial knee replacement or total?

I think it was a total and I think it was outpatient. They put him in a hotel across the street and he flew home like 2 days later.

 

[RMasano]

I was just looking at meds that I will be give after surgery.
-aspirin- one tablet twice daily
-oxycontin-1 tablet every 12 hours-10 day supply
-norco-1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours as needed
-celebrex-one table daily
-lyrica-one capsule twice daily-14 days

Any insight in these meds would be appreciated.

 

[UACats70]

I'm guessing that oxy is extended release? I did not get norco or lyrica.


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[KarriB]

Norco and oxycodone are for pain. Aspirin is probably for blood thinning. Lots of people take lyrica and Celebrex but I think Celebrex is for inflammation and Lyrica for nerve damage/pain.

 

[kneeper]

I believe oxycontin is the extended release form of oxycodone. Norco is hydrocodone and I think acetaminophen together. There is probably a number like 5/325 on it, referring to the mix. At least that's how mine was.

 

[RMasano]

I just got my call for my surgery time and info. I don't know what is wrong with me but after call I have been a ball of emotions.

 

[KarriB]

I think that is perfectly normal. I didn't even want to answer the phone when they called for my surgery time.

 

[zzevi]

I think you may go in better prepared than I did. I did the hospital reading on tkr and took their pre-op class, but wasn't prepared for what was ahead.
In the end, you will be fine. But the journey is a long one.
Take it day by day, and be patience and kind to yourself.

 

[DebM]

@RMasano i think it's perfectly normal. I have been pretty calm about it, reading voraciously but had a consult with my anaesthetist 2 days ago and all the talk of surgery and post op meds etc has left a little butterfly in my stomach

 

[RMasano]

I woke up with a cold. I'm hoping it goes away by Monday. Any idea what happens if it has not? Frustrated.

 

[Celle]

They don't usually postpone surgery for a cold, unless you also have a chest infection.

If the cold has not cleared up a couple of days before your surgery date, phone your surgeon's rooms and let them know. They will decide.

 

[KarriB]

What time is your surgery Monday?

 

[RMasano]

10:15 I have to be there at 7:45

 

[mwetzel394]

@RMasano hope it works out, fingers crossed!


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