my second knee replacement

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I am having my second minimally invasive TKR (with robotic arm by Dr Coon in St

Helena Ca) on July 20th. I had my left one done by him Dec 17 2010 and it is

stuck at a 95 degree bend, even after a MUA in February, but in April it stopped

hurting and I started noticing that my other bone on bone knee was hurting

badly. So I decided to go ahead with the surgery while I still have a job and

insurance. This time, I have 5 weeks off of work instead of only 3. I also am

better prepared since I know how difficult and painful it will be. I am

overjoyed that I have arranged to get home health PT, nursing, and OT on my

insurance. I had used up all of my PT and Blue Shield wouldn't budge and give me

more for this surgery, but they will pay for the more expensive home PT. Go

figure? Now I am trying to get my doctor to allow me 2 nights in the hospital

instead of just one. I have a 6 hour drive home which turns into 8 hours with

mandatory walking every hour. So I need the second night to be prepared to get

into the car. Seems that these days you have to fight for everything you get in

healthcare. Devora