What you described about the physcophath is actually the norm except risk taking but lack of empathy taking joy at other suffering. That's the norm

Does participating in yoga help alleviate knee problems or worsen them?

Thank you for making this video. Its quite emotional watching this because my Mother is having a total knee replacement soon. I just hope she is amongst the patients who recover well and regain mobility and quality of life.

How do the Surgeons attach muscle and tendons to the steel structure. Screwing the muscles can't be the answer. Can it?

HEY, Do a Hemmrhoid Video!

Ohhh and I love this You Tube channel.❤

Thank you 😊

ohhh my god that's so unethical, I'm sorry she did that and I hope she got fired!

22:12 Good Luck Donna! I am 2 weeks post op from my Left TKR today. I’m beginning to see the light at the end of the pain tunnel 😂. Mobility is still very stiff and painful but I feel I’m improving every day. Wishing you the best! You got this!

@@judyaddams4952 Thanks, Judy! You’re very encouraging! Good luck on your continued recovery. 😊

As a current outpatient PT, I wish you happy healing and you already know about the PT. My mom had her R TKA mid December, she flew through it super easy. She never took more than tramadol. Her ortho used the ROMtech bike at home, and it kept her moving several times/day. I hope you have some tall chairs for those first days of sit/stand transfers!

I’m fairly young at 62. I had one done. I can’t imagine having two at the same time. You need your other to help you with rehabbing the surgical knee and just general getting around (toileting 😱) I’m so glad I didnt opt for that.

Sorry, but you think your ready. If you haven’t had one then you haven’t a clue. Being a PT is not the same as being a patient. I wish you a lot of smooth healing. Maybe you’ll be one of the lucky ones.

Thank you for sharing! I am going to have to have both of mine done and i am terrified!

Linda you were very lucky,the exercises after are dam agony,I have had many operations but that was my hardest with those exercises.

@@angelapietras1235You are right, she was lucky. To be done on an outpatient. Yikes! Took me a few weeks to feel more comfortable.

@@bevhart4604 me too.

Thank you for this comment. I have RA and have been terrified after being reminded how much pain I will be in after double tkr surgery. I have been in immense pain from bone on bone both knees and I’m in my 40s. I can’t imagine being in more pain than I already am. But it’s refreshing to have someone say-I was in horrible pain before! It made me feel better. Wish people would be more positive like you!

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Did she have the same surgical team?

@@PatchouliPenny even if she did it's a different knee and a different day for the surgeon

The nerves themselves can be different (they don't grow in a rigid, unwavering path; they're just in the same general locations) so that they may be more or less damaged during surgery; and the background level of both damage and pre-op pain can be different between knees. I had no idea how much more pain was coming from my left knee until it was repaired, and 60% of the pain was gone within a week post-op. I went from total debilitating pain to being able to go out and do life, in the month before the right knee was replaced. The right side was just as trashed, but it wasn't sending out the same level of alarm-signals.

My husband had the same experience. First knee, awful. Second one a breeze. I thought it was the fact that he knew the drill, was comfortable with the first result, and felt confident about recovery. I had one knee only replaced, and it took me an entire year to feel completely normal. I was back in work in three months, but full recovery, much longer, with no complications.

I had one knee replaced and followed my doctors orders. I had in home PT for ,2 we and then twice weekly for about 3 months. It was awful. I was dreading my second replacement, with the same surgeon (he's really good) but at a different hospital. Then I went to a rehab hospital and that made a huge difference in my recovery. I had 135 degrees of flex within 3 weeks. I followed all the directions explicitly. I don't have the constant pain from bone on bone. I still keep my cane when I am outside my home, but not inside.

I had the same surgeries I am not pain free but a 💯 better

If you are pain free you are lucky.

@@ebglock Yes, I realise that not all recipients of a new joint have a happy outcome. I am one of the lucky ones!

Damn....5 years to feel better. I hope I see Jesus before having this done.

I have had both shoulders and knees replaced. The shoulder sockets were so worn away on both sides, I had to sign a waiver that the surgeon had the okay to perform a reverse shoulder replacement (socket/joint reversed) if the computer augmented prothesis slipped too much during surgery. Long story short: both shoulders were regular replacements, and both knees, by a different surgeon are both unrestricted.......meaning I can do anything I want: run, tennis, weights, kayaking. Medical advances are unbelievable.

Yes! When people buy a recliner for their recovery, I get worried. I had great recovery, wasn’t easy, but worked it from the start. I sent my husband back to work after a couple days. Getting things for yourself, not laying down for more then an hour was the first thing I did. Keep active!

I’ve had rheumatoid arthritis for 47 years and still have all of my own joints - I had arthroscopic knee surgery in 1995 - the surgeon wanted to do a complete replacement then, but I didn’t want that at the time & I’m so blessed to still be able to do everything myself - I work out every day & that has been my saving grace - our bodies are truly amazing vessels and it fascinates me to see what I can go through and bounce back from if you have spiritual faith! Also the old adage, move it or lose it comes to mind!

@@donnamariewilliams8261 have our body support and recover realy fast tell me plz

You are so right. My pt was very hard . You are very blessed to done this alone. I couldn't get out of bed to fill my ice machine not even to bathroom alone for two weeks. God bless .my left knee getting worse I never go through it again never .

I live alone, am 72 and coped well. I don't believe in having someone care for you after the hospital stay. The more you get into your normal routine and get mobile the better your recovery.

Everything gets better between 6th and 7th week. Much swelling goes down around that time. Had mine don10/23. Drove at 16 days. Left knee replaced.

What state? I need one but am so scared.

Me too who was your surgeon , and where. Please tell us. Thank you

Dr.Adam Smith in little Rock Arkansas. He is a great surgeon

@@geneva2580 thank you it is worth drive to find a caring good doctor.

You said it...I am currently recuperating from number 2...and yes...I have already proclaimed "if you love me....just cut it off!!!" 😅 but seriously...I know it's only a matter of weeks of painful hard work in exchange for the rest of my life....

Noooooo.....please don't say that! I'm headed for surgery on Thursday and have already had APR surgery (among the top most painful), are tax Parastomal hernia repair with mesh & 30 helical titanium tacks/screws into the gut (also among the top ranked painful), & dealt with TGN (dubbed "suic*de disease due to the pain) for 2 years before a temp remedy was found. Now this knee this 🙄🤯 It's like my body's in competition with itself to see how much it can endure 🤔

Thank you for this informative demonstration and advice. I had my right total knee replacement 8 weeks ago, and im recovering really well. I've been doing my knee bend and exercise since the second day of my surgery. Everyday it feels much better and stronger.

@@belzw3889hope all went well. I’m nearly 6 months post surgery. Sometimes I completely forget it’s there which is fab. It’s taken lots of work. Stick to your rehab !!!!

KRS.. NO JOKE!!! Had my left knee done 2023, now July 1 going in for the right….I’ve had a left hip replacement, 4 shoulder clean out and repaired, then finally replaced… crushed my left wrist causing rods for years and 6 surgeries, BUT THE KNEE!!!! Holy smokes…. As long as my eyes were open I was FINE, but let me relax and go to sleep and I promise with 20 minutes pain at midnight, 2 am would shoot through my leg like literally someone was cutting it off… I’d wake up screaming.. no amount of strong drugs could take that pain away… I’d cry and beg God to kill me… this happened many times the first 10 days… doc thought it probably was the nerves, bone pain from drilling..but Lordit was the worst pain I’ve ever experienced.. I’ve had 5 children.. 3 no drugs and even that didn’t compare to this pain… soooo yep, I’m a tad nervous….. but, 1 year out from the first I feel amazing.. just gotta get through the first week!!!!! 😅

Same here the pain was too much for me to bear so I couldn’t watch the entire video

@@PraveenSriram same, I was feeling so much agony I couldn't watch the whole video

You know what pain really is when this surgery looks much less painful than walking around without it.

It seems that surgeons treat the patients like a piece of meat, are extremely rough and don't care about how much pain the person will be in afterwards.

@@sarcasticallyrearranged I can understand your feelings, but that's just not true for the vast number of Ortho surgeons out there. Most of them are VERY compassionate and understand what we go through. It's just that, as they say, "it is what it is" and there's just no way to make it lesser. Some things in life we just have to back our ears and power through. It does get better, but you have to use the tools that you have and decide that you're going to do what is necessary to get better.

Been 16 years for both knees at the same time and still numb and get stiff.

Dude, i think nerve blocks are the coolest shit when it comes to anesthetics. Although there's something to be said for general anesthetics in regards to not having to just sit there and wait for them to finish. Being unconscious makes the whole process feel faster.

I had total knee replacement in my 70s. Am now in my 80s and plan to have the other one done. I am active and hope to stay that way. I walked up stairs the next day. Had great pt. Yes, there was pain, managed but no pain after. Just be sure you have a good doctor. 1:53

Had Nerve block or epidermal. layed just listening to the sawing, hammering and drilling, oh and stapling...

I haven't had shoulder surgery, but had both knees replaced at age 46. There are no words to describe the pain. I used to consider myself strong, but those recoveries had me bawling and begging for mercy

I have had a bilateral knee replacement and a significant shoulder repair. If I had a choice I would have my knees done again before I had another shoulder surgery.....

Thoracic surgery might be the worse?

I’ve had shoulder replacement and a hip replacement. Shoulder was by far the more painful of the two recovery wise. Until! Three months after hip replacement I fell on some ice and the implant came through my femur and caused a spiral break. A six hour hip revision surgery ended with no, zero, post op pain management. My wife, an RN and our son, a CRNA were furious but the head nurse only gave me one Percocet. Not sure I could be in any more pain and don’t wish to find out.

@@kge420😳 my husband is going in for shoulder replacement in a month, he’s had open heart surgery for a congenital defect only 18 mo ago. Ugh. You’ve made my heart race a bit! Hope you are doing well now!

Gotta em crossed 😊

Got them crossed for you I’ve had both hips replaced and right knee replaced due to osteoarthritis wouldn’t wish it on anyone but have kept active all my life have a horse and worked hard good luck to anyone having it done, because the thing is the is does get to you and the relief us amazing keep well

Hopefully you never get osteoarthritis because it isn't fun. Stay well 🙂

Protect those knees here on out. I was a fitness and exercise gym rat and in great shape, but one serious fall dead center in my knee caps dislocated mine permanently and a handful of years later I end up with END STAGE 4 ARTHRITIS. A TORN MENISCUS, and am facing two knee replacements mandatory...but getting filler type injections of synovial fluid material by a sports medicine orthopedic doctor and they help until then. It's horrible being totally fit and not able to walk... protect your knees please

Did you have fusion surgery?

From my experience working with ppl post op spine and shoulder surgeries seem to be the most painful overall

I had a lumbar laminectomy which wasn't painful at all, but I've never had knee surgery. I was in physical therapy with a couple of men who had had this surgery, though. One of them had a lot of pain, and the other didn't. Yes, we are all really different.

My mother had double knee replacement, rotator cuff, spinal, hip replacement, triple bypass, and I bet I’m forgetting a few. Her double knee replacement seemed to be the most involved when it came to pre/post op.

You are absolutely right, spine surgery is the most painful

It's not all that bad.

Thank you so much for your service! Best of luck with your recovery!❤

I done total knee replacement 6 weeks ago I have to go for manipulation 2 days ago feel much better now

​@@harmindergill6488whoa a Manipulation only 6wks later why?

Very true!

Is "Bob and Brad" their channel name?

I did the post surgery therapy 4-6 weeks before surgery too. It was no joke but the post operative healing went amazingly well. No one told me to do it, I just thought it might prepare my knee and surrounding muscles for surgery since the pain had made the muscles atrophy. Glad I did it

I had a knee replacement 2 years ago it didn’t work out and I’m still in heavy painkillers

@@sarcasticallyrearranged Bob & Brad is the KZfaq channel name.

Second knee was replaced on May 1, 2023. Even better results than two years ago. 106° freedom of movement at first out patient therapy. I give a lot of credit to exercising before the surgery and my surgeon.

I have been a "near daily" bicyclist for years. I am working on trying to get surgery scheduled now. Then, I can't wait to bike again and will be anxious. Can you do small hills?

@@temi4116 I bike frequently and have no trouble. You'll be fine!

I also tore up a knee in 69--skiing. 10 days in hospital, 10 weeks in plaster cast. INCREDIBLE PT after than. Now I'm 72 had robotic surgery. In one day, out the next. Took two weeks to completely recover from operation, six weeks of PT to get use of knee back. 100% success all the way around. Ain't science grand!

This makes my day 😂😂😂😂😂

I had my left knee replaced roboticaly, did the PT and healed up satisfactory. Had severe Sciatic pain shortly after and had two injections that finaly cured it. I may not have the right one replaced now because it dose not hurt like before, perhaps for the same reason as your granny.

LOL, too funny!

I am also finding that my right knee is not hurting or painful since the left knee was replaced. I'm crediting the fact that I am standing straighter and can put a lot of weight on the left now. Not sure about having a TK R on right

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Can you please let us know what exactly the doctor says about the durability of your total knee replacement since your age is around 52 and you have a long way to go in terms of years. How many years your knee will last as per doctor expectations. Expecting your reply. Thanks !!

@@SRIRAMGURUMURTHY doctor says 25 years minimum, given I stopped playing rugby and I avoid any high impact activities. I now do lots of bicycling and swimming, and I walk a lot. I am loosing weight at the rate of at least 1kg/month and that is important too for prosthetic duration. I am overall very happy.

@liosandro It's good to hear from you !! Get well soon. I am suffering from Chrondromalacia Patallae Grade IV from 01st of April 23 and had one Hylauronic plus PRP injections on 15th May 23. I could see very minimal improvement, but when it comes to pain...it's killing me a lot. I could not be able to walk or stand for more than 10 minutes. I am thinking of a surgery for cartilage damage. But everybody gives different opinions. If I am allowed to trim my cartilage by the orthopedic surgeon, then I may still face some light cartilage damage pain along with that may lead to OA. I don't know what is to be done next. I am 47 years old. Cartilage can not be cured or healed on its own. These injections will do wonders?

@@SRIRAMGURUMURTHY my problem was a life of high intensity sport and life on a ligament injury I had at age 17. Guess a knee-torturing sport and I did it, including my military service in the Folgore Airborne. I supported the knee with muscles, and all was good until a couple of years ago (I used to play rugby as an old). I had covid (1 month of very high fever and physical stress) my leg muscles were depleted, but I had to finish my house moving all alone because it was to be free to the new owner. 4 floors without lift. Around 200 floors of stairs in one weekend, lifting lots of weight in the aftermath of covid. All of my knee contact parches were completely and utterly munched. I have pictures of it during the surgery and it literally looks like rough surfaces on all the cartilages, and destroyed both meniscus. I am happy now.

This is encouraging thank you

And your mother was absolutely right. I'm getting ready to have my second knee replaced and also my right hip. I love hearing the positive joint replacement stories such as your mother. Tell her i give her a big smile and a " thumbs up " for positive thumbs up postop story !!!!😀👍

My grandmother had a hip total hip replacment and never did the rehab. She had to walk like a penguin and was always in pain because she did not rehab it correctly.

@@wendull811 I think the physio and rehab are nearly as important as the operation itself

My mother had a knee replacement and was obviously in excruciating pain. My father refused to give her pain medication from believing the fear mongering, so my mom struggled with any physical therapy and to this day is in pain. I believe that she would have been much better had the pain been controlled and she had properly done PT.

@@sarcasticallyrearranged totally agree The physio had told my mum that the pain meds were important as she wouldn’t been able to do the exercises if she Was in pain. I gave her them regularly For the first couple of weeks and then we went day by day

Who was surgeon and where? Thanks

Your complications greatly contributed to your prognosis. Waiting that long for PT put you in a complicated state.

you clearly had a complication in surgery

​@pawpaw067322:50 😮

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Well done!

@@laurag7295 have you had yours done as well ? How are you doing ?

@@laurag7295 did you have yours done as well ? If so, tell me about your experience.

You're brave to do two at once. I'm scared to death to have one done. I had a hip replacement and that was the easiest surgery I've ever had done. That's all people at physical therapy after knee surgeries and they looked absolutely miserable. That scared me.

I was told that a spinal fusion didn't relieve the pain, but a nerve ablation is what helped.

Excellent advice! Best come prepared.

After my 2nd acl reconstruction my only advice is to focus on straightening your leg out every single day multiple times a day. Range of motion will come in time however if you dont get your leg straightened out early there will be permanent consequences

Sounds like a good program. Thanks for sharing. Full recovery soon!!

@@letterkeys4440 Truth. All physiotherapists and doctors told me that bending can be easily worked out (because the knee wants to bend in this direction naturally) but straightening is much more difficult to work out. The more time passes the harder it gets

Do you recommended having one knee done followed -months later-by the other knee (maybe this is how all of them are done)?

Are knee replacements mostly successful?

I read an AARP article that said 1 in 100-200 people actually die from this. That seems like quite a lot and we never hear about it. 1 in 2,000 get their colons punctured during a colonoscopy, and I do know someone it happened to. So why aren't we hearing more about the mortality and morbidity issues with TKRs?

Which hospital and doctors name

Thank you for your service!! My mom has 35 years as a letter carrier. She’s trying to make it to 62 (in one year) before retiring, and is fighting severe OA and will get a replacement upon retirement. I just sent this video to her 😂 My dad just retired with 40 years as a carrier and made it out somehow relatively unscathed (no significant arthritis).

KZfaq: bans scary thoughts Also KZfaq: guy holding cadaver’s knee 100% saturates in formaldehyde is 100% legit.

I made it 32 years as a carrier and retired on my 56th birthday. I never had any knee problems until I started playing disc golf competitively again after 20 years off. Enjoy your life as you live it. Sometimes you can work your whole life and wear your body out and not have the ability to enjoy your retirement.

That is so good that you worked to get that weight off I had total hip replacement on my right hip and the doctor encouraged me to lose weight and I lost the weight because I want that hip replacement surgery so badly I start changing my eating habits not eating past 6 o’clock in the evening and stayed away from the sugars in the high carbs. You did a great job and it does make a big difference. If you’re overweight and having these type of surgeries, it’s gonna be more Painful, I have to have a knee replacement surgery so that’s why I’m on this platform checking out all the comments and so far yours is pretty decent and makes a whole lotta sense about losing weight before the surgery. Thank you.

I did put on my knees when they first bothered me and was able to put off my replacements for 6-7 years. I also did my stretches again for a number of weeks before the surgeries.

I'm so glad to hear this.... I'm counting the days until my schedule left TKR is done. 😊

I had the exact same situation. Both knees done 8 weeks apart in 2020. Very little pain. Didn't even take the hydrocpdone that was prescribed. I took Tramadol and Naproxen. I was walking normal within 3 weeks. I had the robotic assisted surgery and now 3 years later I have no regrets.

Need both tkr done. They want me to wait until I'm 50 (currently 46) but I'm bone on bone now, and work 10 hour shifts on concrete. I'm nervous but also can't wait. Planning on next year, hopefully.

Agree with you completely! I never would have went back for the second one. TKR is hard, period. Why would anyone go through it twice if once will surfice? I had BTKR & was back to work in 12 weeks.

My surgeon called hip replacement "orthopedic surgery light". That certainly was the case for me- after my THR I felt discomfort, never pain. But after my knee was replaced, WOW!! Pain pain and more pain!!

I can relate my pain seems to be worse at 8 weeks then what is was at 4 WEEKS. I'm where im suppose to b except with the pain level

Guaranteed you'll need a replacement when you get older. The inflammation slowly degenerates the tissues until you can't take it anymore. I'm same age as you and after a trekking of 5 days my knee is not the same, it has been 7 years now

4 words. Knees Over Toes Guy. Get Started today.

@@patrickwhite2941 nice!!!!! thank you!

Don't let age be the defining factor. Unlike what he said in this video, it's not necessary to wait until you're older; if the joint is thrashed, it's thrashed, if the pain is keeping you from a functional life, that's the point at which surgery is warranted. If you can't live your life, your health can and probably will go downhill. I get rather irate at doctors who refuse to help people who are overweight, telling them to go home and lose the weight before they get the knee replacements. If you're in so much pain that you can't walk, how are you supposed to lose weight? And people who are losing muscle tone and experiencing increased inflammatory chemicals in their body while they "tough it out" are not going to bounce back as quickly as they would if they went in earlier. Since your knee hurts now, get in to see a sports-med doctor and get some physical therapy. They'll get a good idea of what's causing the pain, and give you the techniques to keep your knee going longer. But when life catches up to our joints, we don't live in the 1800's or even the 1990's; knee replacements at age 42 saved my life, and they're expected to last a lifetime, at most needing a minor surgery to clear scar tissue or replace the plastic meniscus. If I'd had them replaced at 40 when I first asked for them, I wouldn't now be trying to fix the fact that I gained weight because I could barely walk, for no damned reason but out-dated and unprofessional biases from the surgeon.

​@@paintedwings74 Totally agree, I've only gone through a total hip replacement for which seems the recovery process seems a lot less involved at the age of 37. In my case I got to the point that walking was just barely possible and riding a bicycle was somehow still doable too. But walking was discomfortable and limited at best and painful after 200 meters requiring some rest. Getting up out of a chair and ready to move took 5-10 minutes by the time the delayed surgery finally happened (covid burden on hospital staff kept me more or less stuck in the house for a few months until the surgery could happen). In hindsight I should've gone in earlier, but somehow I was under the impression the muscles were the problem. A prior issue years before with the same movement and not enough use resulted in those muscles in the left leg being not all that functional. I didn't gain much weight or anything, but I did have a normal right leg and a very skinny upper left leg after letting it drag on too long. Post surgery it took 9 months of regular walks, bicycle rides and physiotherapy/gym 3 times per week to get them close in both appearance and strength. The left leg is still a bit weaker but not all that much except for the muscles involved in lifting it up which is still kinda pathetic. If I had been less stubborn the ankylosing spondylitis would've been diagnosed earlier, perhaps more appropriate physiotherapy exercises to keep the hip more functional until the total hip replacement and certainly less painful months during which quality of life was bad. The whole post surgery recovery procedure seems less troublesome for a hip replacement though, I went from discomfort at best and pain whenever walking on it to feeling a slight discomfort from tugging at the wound while the staples were in there. The only really bad pain post surgery were the hamstrings a few weeks in for maybe two weeks when they experienced a normal range of motion again. Sitting down on a chair right on top of them after a decent walk/particular exercises wasn't pleasant.

I had robotic and after 6 wks was good

Agreed. Waiting for no pain and great motion. This surgery has been disappointing so far.

I agree.

8 months? I did 10 sessions for each knee, 2 a week for 5 weeks.

Did you have laser surgery? I had a retinal tear while going through the vitreous detachment process. I went straight from the office chair into the surgical chair and spent about 45 minutes getting one serious light show. I would love to see more in depth information on retina detachments.

Same thing happened to my mom. Cataract surgery then ended up with a total retinal detachment. She had two surgeries after with oil filling. 😫

Interesting. Glad to read that you still have 20/20 vision.

So cool to read your story about your eyes. I had both my eyes done over 30 years ago (I'll only be 40 this year) so you can guess how that all went. I might be scared of doing Lasik even though it may take me out of my glasses.

@@ebonyjackson8497 I have had life-long eye issues. My experience is not to do anything elective. My retina laser surgery was absolutely necessary else I would have lost vision in that eye. Once an eye has been through a trauma, leave it alone. I even decided not to use eyelash thickener treatments because I do not want any more eye issues. Besides if it can change the color of your eyes permanently, what else does it do?

How was your long term outcome? I'm having the same type of procedure in Feb. I just had my MRI. I'm getting a newish type of implant that mimics the ACL & MCL for added stability (or so they say).

@@MsMorganGirls I am an APRN, in primary care as well, bilateral TKA in 2020. In the last year I completed a 30 mile backpacking trip with a 50 pounds pack elevation gain 12,000 feet. I can kneel on both knees on conrete inexcess of 30 minutes at a time. I have absolutely ZERO PAIN. This was a huge game changer! One thing underdiscussed is a disruption to your quality of sleep. You will be sleeping in shorter "cat naps" and this can last 9-18 months. Overtime it get better. Consider using voltaren gel and a TENS unit. Trans-electrical Nerve Stim Unit. It will reduce your need to pain medication. It is SAFE to use with staples in the skin. Goodluck & better health... John Hall, APRN

@@JBHRN thank you so much for the info on how you've recovered. I expect it to be painful for a few weeks, but it won't last forever. I had bunion surgery 3 years ago that sucked for a good long time, but it doesn't hurt now. Thanks again.

I have 2 bionic knees and 1 bionic hip. I've been through the same metal detector numerous times and one time it will go off and the next time it won't.

Iv'e had five knee operations , one revision and one re revision, not in agony but bloody painful to say the least, cant walk far but can sleep at night which is a bonus, never free from the threat of it getting infected again, next op will be a legoftomy haha, got to laugh , Dennis

I agree. H ad both knees replaced. Not fun but glad I did it. Did not get both at same time

Thanks for your wisdom. I appreciate it.

I’m about to have an arthroscopy for my meniscus. Apparently it’s badly worn out. I found out I’m hypermobile two years ago after seeing a physiotherapist for recurring backlock (doctors were confused because their standard test is touching your toes. My normal is palms on the floor and so touching my toes is manageable if my lower back is inflamed. Anyway, sadly, physiotherapist told me not to do yoga if I’m hypermobile because my joints are too lax and I’ll get injured 😟 How was your recovery after the arthroscopic surgery? I think I’ll need a brace, maybe a suit of armour because I lack awareness of bending too far or twisting weirdly. 🧐

Good to hear! I'm having a TKR in 3 weeks. I'm looking forward to it and dreading it at the same time. I had an ACL done on this knee in '90 and have been delaying the inevitable. My knees are trashed, I'll have the second TKR done within a year after the first.

You'll do great! Just remember two things: ice is your friend and never ever skip PT and do just what they say to do, not more not less.@@mariefc8504

If you are in pain and can barely walk: then just get the surgery scheduled and done. If you aren't in pain, then do not get the surgery done until you actually need it done (don't go by MRIs, go by how you feel).

That tourniquet pain is the worst ! I’m 6 days out and my thigh is finally getting better. This surgery was 1000x worse than rotator cuff surgery

Same, I had my left done 4 days ago. The pain is off the charts.

How are you now? ​@@lovinitall6639

My knee surgery was four years ago, and the pain was beyond horrible. I've been told before I have high pain tolerance, but the knee was not the case. I swore I would never have the other knee done but will have my right knee done next year. You have to weigh the physical confront I'm doing now versus having surgery. I'm 81 and in great health otherwise.

I agree: If the surgeons EVER showed a single video no one would have it done. I’ve told everyone that. I particularly notice that men seem to get better and faster outcomes. Most women still suffer even doing all the homework. To this day, 6 years later if I don’t do routine and additional moditifed variations of PT at home - I will have to brace up . I am throughout the day stretching every opportunity and working the PT assignments. Only because of being familiar with PT I can do all this at home. If the at home was minimal, I wouldn’t care. But wherever I go I tread carefully so not to fall. 6 years later scared of a sidewalk and it’s height- stairs ???? Only short ones. Yes im happy im alive but I have to work so hard just to get through the day. Age 58 now. Definitely NOT doing the other. I’d end win a wheelchair. That’s my experience. I used to be very active with biking walking anything - my doctor literally told me after surgery you may have issues with biking - I do and I don’t ride even locally. My active hobbies are limited to a point where it’s not worth getting dressed for the activity.

How long did you wait from operating room to first day of PT and was PT consistent?