Homeport
senior
I have had knee issues since 2011 and last year had arthroscopic surgery when surgeon decided I needed TKR he also felt I was too young and longer I could wait the better. So went away, did much research and chose surgeon with good reputation at Circle Bath Hospital then in November, armed with this information and having got to end of my pain tolerance and lack of mobility, went back to my GP and asked for a referral which he was more than happy to do.
I received my appointment on November 26th where he examined me did X-rays of knee and pronounced yes a new knee was needed I got my pre op January 15 and went in for operation on 20th January.
Day zero I had an afternoon operation and went down about 5pm was given spinal block did find that a bit painful then fitted catheter and next thing I knew was in operating theatre it was over almost he was just doing last stitch I had dispersible stitches with glue
Recovery was fine they warn you about the noise of the calf pumps but it was kind of soothing.
Taken up to ward about 9pm and offered food they made me scrambled eggs on toast and tea served in proper teapot with milk jug and cup and saucer. What is it about these small things that make you feel so good? Slept well.
Day one is busy morning with getting you out of bed and moving still had catheter at this stage but used walker to door and back. Exercises made me nauseous and caused me to bring back my meal from previous evening rest of day haze of sleeping I think was results of pain relief and op drugs
Day two was far better with catheter removed and the thick dressing the attached tube and box giving me pain relief direct to knee I showered and they redressed I got chance to see the scar and was impressed how neat it was.
No appetite, nauseous, tired using ice bags and attempting the exercises in knee diary I was given before operation.
Day three after long day doing stairs and exercises was allowed to come home
Being home is great. Own bed and familiar things around me. Have a medicine sheet we did so know exactly when it is due and it works. Pain is under control. I ice before and after exercises. Not overdoing it. Knee bend is my biggest issue and you panic when you read of these windows of opportunity.
Well this is my journey so far. Long way to go.
I received my appointment on November 26th where he examined me did X-rays of knee and pronounced yes a new knee was needed I got my pre op January 15 and went in for operation on 20th January.
Day zero I had an afternoon operation and went down about 5pm was given spinal block did find that a bit painful then fitted catheter and next thing I knew was in operating theatre it was over almost he was just doing last stitch I had dispersible stitches with glue
Recovery was fine they warn you about the noise of the calf pumps but it was kind of soothing.
Taken up to ward about 9pm and offered food they made me scrambled eggs on toast and tea served in proper teapot with milk jug and cup and saucer. What is it about these small things that make you feel so good? Slept well.
Day one is busy morning with getting you out of bed and moving still had catheter at this stage but used walker to door and back. Exercises made me nauseous and caused me to bring back my meal from previous evening rest of day haze of sleeping I think was results of pain relief and op drugs
Day two was far better with catheter removed and the thick dressing the attached tube and box giving me pain relief direct to knee I showered and they redressed I got chance to see the scar and was impressed how neat it was.
No appetite, nauseous, tired using ice bags and attempting the exercises in knee diary I was given before operation.
Day three after long day doing stairs and exercises was allowed to come home
Being home is great. Own bed and familiar things around me. Have a medicine sheet we did so know exactly when it is due and it works. Pain is under control. I ice before and after exercises. Not overdoing it. Knee bend is my biggest issue and you panic when you read of these windows of opportunity.
Well this is my journey so far. Long way to go.