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Bilateral means both at the same time. I went into surgery and had my right

knee done. My surgeon said he left his team to close up while he operated on

another person's knee and then he came back and did my second knee. He will

only do bilateral surgery on certain patients who meet his criteria. This

surgeon only does knee and hip replacements and he also teaches minimally

invasive surgery to other orthopedic doctors. He has his own unit at the

hospital so our care was done by nurses, therapists etc. who were very

experienced also. Unlike the patients who had one knee done, I had drains in

both legs and the blood was cleansed and returned to my body. I also had a

catheter which was left in for the first day after surgery. I was given a

spinal but the anesthesiologist said when she asked me if I could feel anything

I said I felt some pressure when she tested my legs. (this I do not remember at

all) So, just to be sure, she also gave me some general anesthesia. The first

time I was helped up after surgery (the next day) I became dizzy and also ill

because of this. But the next day all was better and I took my first steps on

my new knees. My decision to request both knees being done together was so that

I didn't have to return for the second knee. The recovery was a little harder

the first few days then for those who had one knee done in the unit, but I was

very motivated to get up and recover quickly and have never regretted my

decision. My results were excellent, and for that I am very thankful. (I am

still amazed at the fact I have absolutely no arthritis pain any more in my

knees.)

Pat in Pennsylvania

Bilateral TKR Aug. 2010

[Norton AntiSpam] Re: Vacation 9 months post

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What does " bilateral " mean for the knee replacement?

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> Hello All,

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> I just returned from a well needed vacation in Florida with a three day

cruise to Nassau tied in. I am 9 months post op from a bilateral knee

replacement. I did a LOT of walking - on the beach for at least a mile and I

walked for 11 hours in Epcot in one day. I SURVIVED with very little pain or

discomfort. I never could have done this a year ago before the surgery. I

debated getting a wheelchair at Epcot, but really did well. Even on a cruise

ship, there is a lot of walking up and down and all around.

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> I just wanted those who have not yet had their surgery, or who are newly out

from surgery know that is DOES get better!

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> Take care!

> in PA

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> Bilateral TKR - 7/2010

> Left THR - 7/2007

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[Guest guest]

Can you sit with your feet crossed as in a Yoga pose also can you bend your knee

under you? If not how far can you bend your knee? (You are about 2 months after

surgery aren't you?)

Lynn

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> > Hello All,

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> > I just returned from a well needed vacation in Florida with a three day

cruise to Nassau tied in. I am 9 months post op from a bilateral knee

replacement. I did a LOT of walking - on the beach for at least a mile and I

walked for 11 hours in Epcot in one day. I SURVIVED with very little pain or

discomfort. I never could have done this a year ago before the surgery. I

debated getting a wheelchair at Epcot, but really did well. Even on a cruise

ship, there is a lot of walking up and down and all around.

> >

> > I just wanted those who have not yet had their surgery, or who are newly

out from surgery know that is DOES get better!

> >

> > Take care!

> > in PA

> >

> > Bilateral TKR - 7/2010

> > Left THR - 7/2007

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