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January 10, 2008

a, I will be honest. The first week after I had my knee done I swore it was the dumbest thing I had ever done. The pain was horrible. I have very little pain tolerance anyway. I had it done the 15 of Oct. Now I am so happy I did it because the pain is pretty much gone although I still have some stiffness but can hardly wait to have the other one done. I think when I went in, I didn't really know how bad it was gonna be but it is definitely worth doing. I had been on pain meds before the surgery and think that is why I was hurting so much because they had lost their effectiveness but I didn't know that at the time. Hang in there, its worth the pain you go through. Just do the PT because that makes all the difference.

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January 10, 2008

I looked forward to my left TKR and was not disappointed. I am very pleased with it, had some discomfort and pain but it was all worth it compared to what I have to look forward to, a much better life. Now I am so looking forward to getting my other knee done. I had total bone on bone in each knee and was asked by professionals why I waited so long. My reply was MONEY

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Oh sweetie... I hear what you are saying... the only thing I can say, is that if you don't move ahead with the journey, you'll be 47 and still in a boatload of pain, and more than you are now, and probably even less mobile. But if you do go forward, each day brings you closer to leaving the pain behind. At least the pro-active path contains hope, not just treading water and trying not to drown. It's hard to keep the perspective that in just a year and a half, you will be bipping around like crazy. Hopefully you have a doctor that can help with pain management... and in retrospect, for myself, I might have done well to consider some sort of anti-depressant, because our chronic pain really eats away at our psyche... and takes down the whole nervous system. It was the hip, in my case, but had lot's of referred pain,in both my legs and knees, and still have knee issues from walking funny. I was a mess, cranky, weepy, sleepless,

hopeless. So I get it. "Just keep moving forward" like they say in Meet the 's Kellen in NM "r-moses@..." <r-moses@...> wrote: I'm 45 and going to have one knee replaced in June and will need the other one done later. The problem is as much as I want this done I'm scared. I know what's involved, my mom had a new knee done 12 years ago and I've been reading the posts

here and doing research. The thought that I am going to have to go through this is freaking me out. Yet on the other hand I'm so fed up with being in constant pain and not being able to do what I want or even what I have to do that I'm getting very down. I know I'm going to be in this pain or worse till the surgery, then the surgery pain and recovery and even then I'll still be in pain till I have the other knee done. I could be in pain that limits me for 18 months and that's only if the surgeries go right. I'm sorry I just needed to vent to someone and I don't want to say this to my family and worry them more. Thanks, alexa_____________________________________________________________Turn up the heat with a beautiful new home sauna. Click

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January 10, 2008

WOW! That's really fast! Good for you Keim! Great! See, a, it might be a snap (relatively speaking) and NOT 18 months of horror after all! KellenKeimM43@... wrote: a, I will be honest. The first week after I had my knee done I swore it was the dumbest thing I had ever done. The pain was horrible. I have very little pain tolerance anyway. I had it done the 15 of Oct. Now I am so happy I did it because the pain is pretty much gone although I

still have some stiffness but can hardly wait to have the other one done. I think when I went in, I didn't really know how bad it was gonna be but it is definitely worth doing. I had been on pain meds before the surgery and think that is why I was hurting so much because they had lost their effectiveness but I didn't know that at the time. Hang in there, its worth the pain you go through. Just do the PT because that makes all the difference. Keim Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year.

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January 10, 2008

well said Keim!! I completely ditto what you said...I am also so glad I had it done....

a, have you considered having both knees done at the same time? Thats what I did and am also glad I dont have to go back and do it all again....Since you are so young, if you are healthy otherwise, you would do well. I am 54 and was terribly afraid of the surgical pain. I am almost 5months post op and leaving for a 10 day trip to Germany and France next week....I know I couldnt have done this before my surgery. You can do this! Just keep your chin up and ask any questions you want to here. Knowledge will help to relieve the anxiety. This surgery has come a long way since your mom's surgery.

Marguerite

BTKR 8/21/07

On Jan 10, 2008 9:50 AM, <KeimM43@...> wrote:

a, I will be honest. The first week after I had my knee done I swore it was the dumbest thing I had ever done. The pain was horrible. I have very little pain tolerance anyway. I had it done the 15 of Oct. Now I am so happy I did it because the pain is pretty much gone although I still have some stiffness but can hardly wait to have the other one done. I think when I went in, I didn't really know how bad it was gonna be but it is definitely worth doing. I had been on pain meds before the surgery and think that is why I was hurting so much because they had lost their effectiveness but I didn't know that at the time. Hang in there, its worth the pain you go through. Just do the PT because that makes all the difference.

Keim

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in the new year.

January 10, 2008

I had my TKR done when I was 43 (now 44). I'm a year out now and have no pain and full mobility. I don't run because I don't want to risk the appliance but I do most everything else I want.

Two months out I wasn't using a cane or walker (was still going to PT) and I flew to a three-day seminar across country with no real problems. I had stiffness and some swelling in the evenings but nothing some pain meds couldn't handle.

There really is nothing to be afraid of. Just take it one step at a time. But why aren't you getting both knees done at once? I only needed one done, but people who need both equally seem to have some good doing them at the same time. Only one recovery. But if you have to have them done separetely, don't worry. Even when I was six months out, I was happy enough with the results and happy enough with the lack of pain that I would have done the second knee then. So far, I don't need my left knee done but I won't hesitate if it gets painful.

-----Original Message-----From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ]On Behalf Of r-moses@...Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 9:47 PMJoint Replacement Subject: need help dealing

I'm 45 and going to have one knee replaced in June and will need the other one done later. The problem is as much as I want this done I'm scared. I know what's involved, my mom had a new knee done 12 years ago and I've been reading the posts here and doing research. The thought that I am going to have to go through this is freaking me out. Yet on the other hand I'm so fed up with being in constant pain and not being able to do what I want or even what I have to do that I'm getting very down. I know I'm going to be in this pain or worse till the surgery, then the surgery pain and recovery and even then I'll still be in pain till I have the other knee done. I could be in pain that limits me for 18 months and that's only if the surgeries go right. I'm sorry I just needed to vent to someone and I don't want to say this to my family and worry them more.

Thanks,

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January 10, 2008

Hello a,

I was 48 when I had my bilateral TKR done. I chose to get both done

at once instead of having to go back for the 2nd. I cursed my

decision the 1st 28 hours, but now I'm happy I did it that way. I had

been in pain since childhood and couldn't wait to be rid of it. I was

operated on about 15 months ago and I don't even need Tylenol but once

every couple of weeks. It is a rough trip but one worth taking. Good

luck and let me know what you decide.

Best Regards,

Alan in NJ

>

> I'm 45 and going to have one knee replaced in June and will need the

other one done later. The problem is as much as I want this done I'm

scared. I know what's involved, my mom had a new knee done 12 years

ago and I've been reading the posts here and doing research. The

thought that I am going to have to go through this is freaking me out.

Yet on the other hand I'm so fed up with being in constant pain and

not being able to do what I want or even what I have to do that I'm

getting very down. I know I'm going to be in this pain or worse till

the surgery, then the surgery pain and recovery and even then I'll

still be in pain till I have the other knee done. I could be in pain

that limits me for 18 months and that's only if the surgeries go

right. I'm sorry I just needed to vent to someone and I don't want to

say this to my family and worry them more.

> Thanks,

> alexa

>

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January 10, 2008

Hello a, I felt exactly the same as you. When it got to the

point that I couldn't do things that I wanted to I decided to have my

hip replaced. It is a big decision and you can't do it until you

are ready. After I decdied to do it, I had people telling me how

happy I would be and it would annoy me because the idea of surgery

was so upsetting. My hip replacement was last Friday, I felt like

crying going into the OR. I even considered not doing it but the

hospital staff was wonderful and did everything they could to make it

easy. I am now 7 days later and I can't tell you how happy I am.

Eleanor

>

> I'm 45 and going to have one knee replaced in June and will need

the other one done later. The problem is as much as I want this done

I'm scared. I know what's involved, my mom had a new knee done 12

years ago and I've been reading the posts here and doing research.

The thought that I am going to have to go through this is freaking me

out. Yet on the other hand I'm so fed up with being in constant pain

and not being able to do what I want or even what I have to do that

I'm getting very down. I know I'm going to be in this pain or worse

till the surgery, then the surgery pain and recovery and even then

I'll still be in pain till I have the other knee done. I could be in

pain that limits me for 18 months and that's only if the surgeries go

right. I'm sorry I just needed to vent to someone and I don't want to

say this to my family and worry them more.

> Thanks,

> alexa

>

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January 10, 2008

Heh Vent away! I do quite often. I had my first one donre in June 07

and it was very worth it!!! Had my last tkr in Dec..been 5 weeks now,

still a bit stiff but so worth it! I am going through some

tiredness...but not the extreeme pain I was in pre-op. I do know in

time...it will all be worth it.

pam-

January 10, 2008

By the way..I am 50. Wish I had done it years ago. Being in pain and

waiting till one is older is not a good thing.

pam

>

> Heh Vent away! I do quite often. I had my first one donre in June 07

> and it was very worth it!!! Had my last tkr in Dec..been 5 weeks now,

> still a bit stiff but so worth it! I am going through some

> tiredness...but not the extreeme pain I was in pre-op. I do know in

> time...it will all be worth it.

> pam-

>

January 10, 2008

a,

I completely understand what you are going through and feeling. You and I

are the same age and my doc won’t do replacement on either my knees or

hips. He says I’m just too young and will have to wait until I’m

closer to 60 years old. I know I can’t wait that long. I can’t do

much as far as regular stuff either and rely on my hubby and kids for that. I

can vacuum, but must do so very carefully. I messed that up today and twisted

my left knee then the right knee and hip and then banged the left knee so badly

that I thought I was going to throw up. (Sorry to be graphic there.) So, I just

sit on the sidelines and watch life go by and my kids grow up. When the snow

melts, I’ll be going to another doctor…I probably won’t wait

that long if the pain keeps on at this pace. So, relax as best you can, and

keep your mind busy until the time comes for the knee replacement. One last

thought…remember that you are not alone in how you feel…keep your

chin up and your knee will feel better.

Joi

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Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008

7:47 PM

Joint Replacement

Subject:

need help dealing

I'm 45

and going to have one knee replaced in June and will need the other one

done later. The problem is as much as I want this done I'm scared. I know

what's involved, my mom had a new knee done 12 years ago and I've been reading

the posts here and doing research. The thought that I am going to have to go

through this is freaking me out. Yet on the other hand I'm so fed up with being

in constant pain and not being able to do what I want or even what I have to do

that I'm getting very down. I know I'm going to be in this pain or worse till

the surgery, then the surgery pain and recovery and even then I'll still be in

pain till I have the other knee done. I could be in pain that limits me for 18

months and that's only if the surgeries go right. I'm sorry I just needed to

vent to someone and I don't want to say this to my family and worry them more.

Thanks,

alexa

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January 11, 2008