doc says I need double knee replacement

crazywolf · 10-06-2012, 02:32 PM

I knew this day was comeing and I'm tried of the pain and not being able to move around very well.was wondering if anyone else had this done and what i have to look forward to.thanks crazywolf

alanint · 10-06-2012, 02:45 PM

Hang in there and get well soon!!

rhuff · 10-06-2012, 03:07 PM

My brother had a total knee replacement done this year. He, like you, put it off as long as he possibly could. After having it done(he was in the hospital only one night), he couldn't believe how much better he is doing these days. He is 72 years old, and is currently walking 3-4 miles/day, and cutting wood to prepare for the winter. Go for it....you won't regret it.

Arizona Slim · 10-06-2012, 03:18 PM

I had the surgery in 2005 and it was a decision that I will never regret, there were no problems what so ever. Very little discomfort at first and none after a very short time . It is very important that you do the recommended therapy to recover as much flexability as possible. My therapist said that whatever flexability you are able to achieve within the first six weeks will probably be about what you will end up with, the average person will be able to bend their knee around 90 degrees, more if you are diligent with your therapy, both at home and with your therapist. Good luck my friend

Edward Tinker · 10-06-2012, 03:58 PM

My mother had one knee done and said it was painful, but after a couple of years, she had the other one done, and has never regretted it.

Everyone who i have talked to has never regretted it, except for waiting too long...

ithacaartist · 10-06-2012, 04:01 PM

My mom had both knees done, one at a time. Same story with my aunt. Though both are deceased now, the retrofits ultimately relieved their pain and restored their comfortable and effective mobility, at least for their knees. Hardware design in the decade or so since they had it done has only progressed (sports medicine drives the breakthroughs, but all benefit from the advances), so I'd say go into it knowing the outcome is going to be way better than you feel today, when you become a bionic man!

Ron Wood · 10-06-2012, 04:38 PM

I have only had one knee replaced (so far!) but I can say that it is the best thing to do to improve quality of life. It takes a while to work out all of the kinks after surgery...you have to be totally dedicated to post-op physical therapy to get the most benefit and the quickest recovery. Hunt around for feedback on the best surgeon in your area performing the procedure. If you have to travel 500 miles to get the most recommended doctor, do it.

After a year of living with your new knees you will wonder why you didn't get them replaced sooner. No pain and radically improved mobility is just so wonderful.

cirelaw · 10-06-2012, 06:52 PM

Debbie also had bilateral knees replacement and the still bother her a little. Ten years ago my opinion would be different. My practice was primarily knee and shoulders, I infact had three along with both ankles a compound fraccture of my tibia. Do you own reseach especially using a search on your doctor BEFORE NOT AFTER!

policeluger · 10-06-2012, 07:57 PM

Best wishes, hope for the best.Keep us posted...

mrerick · 10-06-2012, 08:31 PM

Hi, my mom had her knee replaced about 24 years ago. It helped her a great deal. Two years ago, at the age of 89, it had to be replaced again (it had worn out). Second recovery took a bit longer, but she still has full mobility. She feels each surgery was worth it.

Best wishes, and work hard in the physical therapy! Marc

wlyon · 10-06-2012, 09:55 PM

I had both of my knees replaced 3 years ago. Have been in pain every step since. Apparently there are some that regardless of the surgeon or therapy they will not work. I went to another doctor but he couldn't find anything to correct. I did all my PT and more. For me I had rather have my old worn out ( I was a Forester) knees back . I wish you the best of luck. Of the people I know about 20% have had problems. Those who havn't are very happy. Don't want to be gloom and doom but be aware there can be problems. Bill

10-06-2012, 02:32 PM	#1
crazywolf User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: born and raised in lancaster pa Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 6 Posts	doc says I need double knee replacement I knew this day was comeing and I'm tried of the pain and not being able to move around very well.was wondering if anyone else had this done and what i have to look forward to.thanks crazywolf

10-06-2012, 04:01 PM	#6
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,369 Thanks: 7,432 Thanked 2,611 Times in 1,378 Posts	My mom had both knees done, one at a time. Same story with my aunt. Though both are deceased now, the retrofits ultimately relieved their pain and restored their comfortable and effective mobility, at least for their knees. Hardware design in the decade or so since they had it done has only progressed (sports medicine drives the breakthroughs, but all benefit from the advances), so I'd say go into it knowing the outcome is going to be way better than you feel today, when you become a bionic man! __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

10-06-2012, 04:38 PM	#7
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,035 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,242 Times in 1,719 Posts	I have only had one knee replaced (so far!) but I can say that it is the best thing to do to improve quality of life. It takes a while to work out all of the kinks after surgery...you have to be totally dedicated to post-op physical therapy to get the most benefit and the quickest recovery. Hunt around for feedback on the best surgeon in your area performing the procedure. If you have to travel 500 miles to get the most recommended doctor, do it. After a year of living with your new knees you will wonder why you didn't get them replaced sooner. No pain and radically improved mobility is just so wonderful. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

10-06-2012, 08:31 PM	#10
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,919 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Hi, my mom had her knee replaced about 24 years ago. It helped her a great deal. Two years ago, at the age of 89, it had to be replaced again (it had worn out). Second recovery took a bit longer, but she still has full mobility. She feels each surgery was worth it. Best wishes, and work hard in the physical therapy! Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

10-06-2012, 09:55 PM	#11
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 3,210 Thanked 2,613 Times in 969 Posts	I had both of my knees replaced 3 years ago. Have been in pain every step since. Apparently there are some that regardless of the surgeon or therapy they will not work. I went to another doctor but he couldn't find anything to correct. I did all my PT and more. For me I had rather have my old worn out ( I was a Forester) knees back . I wish you the best of luck. Of the people I know about 20% have had problems. Those who havn't are very happy. Don't want to be gloom and doom but be aware there can be problems. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

10-06-2012, 02:45 PM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Hang in there and get well soon!!

10-06-2012, 03:07 PM	#3
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,305 Thanks: 2,735 Thanked 991 Times in 727 Posts	My brother had a total knee replacement done this year. He, like you, put it off as long as he possibly could. After having it done(he was in the hospital only one night), he couldn't believe how much better he is doing these days. He is 72 years old, and is currently walking 3-4 miles/day, and cutting wood to prepare for the winter. Go for it....you won't regret it.

10-06-2012, 03:18 PM	#4
Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	I had the surgery in 2005 and it was a decision that I will never regret, there were no problems what so ever. Very little discomfort at first and none after a very short time . It is very important that you do the recommended therapy to recover as much flexability as possible. My therapist said that whatever flexability you are able to achieve within the first six weeks will probably be about what you will end up with, the average person will be able to bend their knee around 90 degrees, more if you are diligent with your therapy, both at home and with your therapist. Good luck my friend

10-06-2012, 03:58 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	My mother had one knee done and said it was painful, but after a couple of years, she had the other one done, and has never regretted it. Everyone who i have talked to has never regretted it, except for waiting too long...

10-06-2012, 06:52 PM	#8
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Debbie also had bilateral knees replacement and the still bother her a little. Ten years ago my opinion would be different. My practice was primarily knee and shoulders, I infact had three along with both ankles a compound fraccture of my tibia. Do you own reseach especially using a search on your doctor BEFORE NOT AFTER!

10-06-2012, 07:57 PM	#9
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	Best wishes, hope for the best.Keep us posted...