microwv
junior member
Well, I thought I would follow the lead of my predecessors and create my thread, prior to the big day. My RTKR is scheduled for tomorrow at 10:30AM.
I've spent the last few weeks browsing the forums and gaining a vast amount of information about the preparations, suggestions, and recommendations both prior to and after surgery. I just want to thank everyone for all of the valuable information.
I have to admit that I'm a little anxious, to say the least, but after speaking to my OS today, I feel a little more comfortable. For pain management after surgery, he uses the "On-Q" system that administers lignocaine directly to the surgical area, for 3 days. That's comforting to know after reading some of the experiences the day after surgery (typically after the block wears off). In addition, he stated that he typical performs about 150 knee replacements a year and he has been doing it now for over 10 years with the Kaiser Medical group here in northern California. Very comforting to know he has a lot of experience with TKRs. PLUS, there is a good possibility that I will go home the same day (depending on how I do after the surgery).
Well, time to spend some quality time with my wife (the caregiver), before the surgical wash and then bed time. See you all on the other side!
I've spent the last few weeks browsing the forums and gaining a vast amount of information about the preparations, suggestions, and recommendations both prior to and after surgery. I just want to thank everyone for all of the valuable information.
I have to admit that I'm a little anxious, to say the least, but after speaking to my OS today, I feel a little more comfortable. For pain management after surgery, he uses the "On-Q" system that administers lignocaine directly to the surgical area, for 3 days. That's comforting to know after reading some of the experiences the day after surgery (typically after the block wears off). In addition, he stated that he typical performs about 150 knee replacements a year and he has been doing it now for over 10 years with the Kaiser Medical group here in northern California. Very comforting to know he has a lot of experience with TKRs. PLUS, there is a good possibility that I will go home the same day (depending on how I do after the surgery).
Well, time to spend some quality time with my wife (the caregiver), before the surgical wash and then bed time. See you all on the other side!