Re: Feels like walking on a stump

November 25, 2008

>

> I am almost 6 weeks out from a TKR and sometimes it feels like I am

> walking on stilts or it feels like I am walking on a stump. Anyone else

> have this sensation? Of course, I still feel the stiffness but this

> stump feeling is bothersome. Also, sometimes I think I can feel the top

> and bottom of the new knee. Anyone else? The only way it goes away is

> when I put on a pair of T.E.D. hose.

>

> Now, my doctor says I am ready for my other knee to be done in 2 weeks

> but I just don't know if this feeling will go away. I don't like it and

> I don't want to feel this is both knees for the rest of my life. The

> doctor said I will have swelling for 6 months and that is what it is. I

> would love to hear from others on this matter. Also is it smart to have

> the other knee done so soon after the first? If I have it done now, I

> won't have to pay for it as I reached my out of pocket maximum on my

> insurance.

>

> Joanie

>

Mine didn't start to feel like I really owned them until close to a

year out. They still feel different than they did - different, but

not bad. All I have to do is remember what they felt like before, and

I start to smile - they don't hurt any more! I can't tell you about

having the second one done right now, because I had both done at the

same time. I'd think you would be fine if you are up to it.

Bill in Minneapolis

November 25, 2008

Joanie,

It will get better. I always described my knee as feeling like it was

stuffed with sawdust. But it got better. I'm almost two years out (and this

feeling has been there for almost a year), I have no pain, no weird

feelings, almost a perfect knee. I can't tell you how great it is to have a

joint that isn't a problem.

Now, I only needed one knee done so I can't speak to having both done but I

don't imagine you will regret getting the second over with now. Then you

will be totally recovered in six months or so. Six weeks is still recovery

time. I mean you will notice a difference in only two weeks from now with

that knee. But the swelling will continue for a few months. Wear knee-high

ted hose in the evenings when it bothers you, and also ice each evening if

you want to. I did.

Feels like walking on a stump

I am almost 6 weeks out from a TKR and sometimes it feels like I am

walking on stilts or it feels like I am walking on a stump. Anyone else

have this sensation? Of course, I still feel the stiffness but this

stump feeling is bothersome. Also, sometimes I think I can feel the top

and bottom of the new knee. Anyone else? The only way it goes away is

when I put on a pair of T.E.D. hose.

Now, my doctor says I am ready for my other knee to be done in 2 weeks

but I just don't know if this feeling will go away. I don't like it and

I don't want to feel this is both knees for the rest of my life. The

doctor said I will have swelling for 6 months and that is what it is. I

would love to hear from others on this matter. Also is it smart to have

the other knee done so soon after the first? If I have it done now, I

won't have to pay for it as I reached my out of pocket maximum on my

insurance.

Joanie

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November 25, 2008

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> Joanie,

I haven't been on in awhile been busy caring for my parents but

thought I would ck on the group. You are totaly normal, I had mine

done 2year ago on thursday and sometimes I still have that unnatural

feeling but it is better then the pain. I find that when it is cold

and damp I need to take something for inflamation. Just keep working

hard and you will find it more normal feeling as it heals and your

muscles get stronger. I still ride my recumbant bike when I feel stiff

and it helps alot. Good luck Deb in Michigan

>

November 25, 2008

I also ride my bike in the house and that really helps. The outside of

my knee also feels numb. I also wear the TED hose at night. I think I

am addicted to them. I can't sleep without them. I think I have made up

my mind to have the other one done in a couple of weeks. I know I will

have to get it done sooner or later, it might as well be sooner and get

it over with.

Joanie

>

> -.

> >

> > Joanie,

> I haven't been on in awhile been busy caring for my parents but

> thought I would ck on the group. You are totaly normal, I had mine

> done 2year ago on thursday and sometimes I still have that unnatural

> feeling but it is better then the pain. I find that when it is cold

> and damp I need to take something for inflamation. Just keep working

> hard and you will find it more normal feeling as it heals and your

> muscles get stronger. I still ride my recumbant bike when I feel

stiff

> and it helps alot. Good luck Deb in Michigan

> >

>

November 26, 2008

Joanie,

I'm nearly 3 months out and I gotta tell you...It doesn't feel real

sometimes. Mine also has this annoying pop when I walk. The dr tells

me it's normal and that everything is fine, but it feels really weird

sometimes..I will be getting my other knee done on March 17. I, too,

had to wait for time off at work or I would've done it the next week.

Because despite the weird feelings in it, it doesn't hurt anymore. I

can walk without limping, without it freezing up on me.

I understand how you feel like you are on a stump, it's an almost

indescribable sensation, but I guess we have to take heart from those

who are further down the road, and know that it's going to get

better! And if the TEDs help, wear them!

Oh, and I can attest to the fact that it is possible to kneel on

TKRs, as I fell out of bed last night and had to get up on my knee to

be able to get up. I was terrified, but it's fine and dandy, only a

little more sore today. Happy thanksgiving everyone!

>

> I am almost 6 weeks out from a TKR and sometimes it feels like I am

> walking on stilts or it feels like I am walking on a stump. Anyone

else

> have this sensation? Of course, I still feel the stiffness but this

> stump feeling is bothersome. Also, sometimes I think I can feel the

top

> and bottom of the new knee. Anyone else? The only way it goes away

is

> when I put on a pair of T.E.D. hose.

>

> Now, my doctor says I am ready for my other knee to be done in 2

weeks

> but I just don't know if this feeling will go away. I don't like it

and

> I don't want to feel this is both knees for the rest of my life.

The

> doctor said I will have swelling for 6 months and that is what it

is. I

> would love to hear from others on this matter. Also is it smart to

have

> the other knee done so soon after the first? If I have it done now,

I

> won't have to pay for it as I reached my out of pocket maximum on

my

> insurance.

>

> Joanie

>

November 26, 2008

In a message dated 11/26/2008 1:20:59 P.M. Central Standard Time,

tinypoms@... writes:

Hi, I had my second one done 3 mos after my first but would have done it

sooner if they would have been able to get me in. I don't think it's too soon

at all.

Hi ,

That is one of my fears, falling down. I hope you are OK! I made my

appointment for my other knee for Dec. 10. I hope I am doing the

right thing and doing it just 8 weeks after the first one. I am doing

OK, not much pain anymore, just a lot of stiffness and that weird

feeling. I do hope it goes away. My other knee is not too bad.

Mainly, it just hurts when I go up and down the stairs. I thought to

have it done now since it won't cost me anything and I know I will

need it done sooner or later. My surgeon says that this knee is just

as bad as the one I just got operated on. Do you think I should wait

or do it now? If I wait, I will have to pay $4000 that I don't have.

This one will be free as I have met my out of pocket for my insurance.

Joanie

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November 26, 2008