Guest guest Posted March 14, 2001 Report Share Posted March 14, 2001 Well I have just seen the special (?) on TLC showing total knee replacement. No wonder this knee hurts. As of right know,I will be an official NS (no show) on Friday for this so called knee surgery. This stuff is barbaric, out of the dark ages. No thanks, I will just bite the bullet. Chickening out hugs, Debs in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2001 Report Share Posted March 14, 2001 What??????? I didn't see it. What's up, Debs? ----- Original Message ----- From: <Auntblabbie2000@...> < > Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 11:13 PM Subject: [ ] Re: Knee Surgery > Well I have just seen the special (?) on TLC showing total knee replacement. > No wonder this knee hurts. As of right know,I will be an official NS (no > show) on Friday for this so called knee surgery. This stuff is barbaric, out > of the dark ages. No thanks, I will just bite the bullet. > > Chickening out hugs, > > Debs in FL > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2001 Report Share Posted March 14, 2001 Yes Debs, I had my rt knee replaced 2and1/2yrs ago at age 46...and it has been great ...I had an arthroscopy done 18months earlier and was cleaned out , left with bone on bone and worn a uniloader brace for that 18 months ...I was scared about having it done but I was put on the continual motion machine right out of surgery and then was in hospital for 3 days and then to my surprise my medicaid ins offered to send me to a nursing/rehab center for a week....(all I had at home were my teenage children to help me and the drs felt I needed to go to be where i could have help). It was wonderful and I learnied how to walk with a walker(dont do crutches..horrible)and how to do stairs , and how to move around the kitchen and bathroom easier.....My dr told me I was one of the fastest comebacks he had had...and figured it was bcs I was so young. My range of motion b4 leaving the rehab was almost all back..they were amazed. And so I went to PT for like 10 sessions .....My knee is such an improvement over what I had ...no pain...and sure beats the brace......I still fear falling down(I was tending to trip and fall a lot then...but I took care of that where now I dont try to walk and talk at same time (LOL...seriously)...MY stepfather was 63 around the time of my surgery and he was really in pain and needed his done ...I convinced him to get it done and he did but his dr didnt really believe in the continual motion machine ...but he studied it b4 and told his dr he wanted it so he did that and he recovered very quickly...my Mom worried cos he is a very overweight diabetic man...but he came through it all w flying colors...loves his knee, wishes he'd a done it sooner too.Anyway , I wonder what you saw or heard that has frightened you into cancelling your appt.Pls reconsider? I think you will find it is worth it. Judy in AZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2001 Report Share Posted March 14, 2001 Debs, The letter from Judy is great and I hope you read it with all the compassion and love it was obviously written with. I wish I understood more what your reasoning is and hope you will share that with us in time. I will support your right to make the decision to cancel the surgery because we do need to take control of our medical care. However, I am praying that your doctor talked to you and we will hear that you changed your mind again. As an old surgical nurse, I can tell you that I have seen other people back out of surgery because they saw something on TV that scared them or they heard horror stories about failed surgeries. I will never understand why people will share their bad experiences but not the good ones. In the last few months, I have had spinal surgery twice - I have seen in done when I was in nursing school and I know what it is like. I knew the risks and complications that could result from the surgery. Because of my medical background, I also knew how wonderful the results could me. I went into surgery believing I would have those same wonderful results. I have absolute faith in my neurosurgeon and knew I was in the best hands in the world - I really do trust him that much. That faith in your doctor is the first step to overcoming your fear and reluctance. From what patients have told me, the most important thing after knee surgery is the rehab. That is also the hardest thing. You have this wonderful group of people who will be here to encourage you and cheer you on when you need it - you are so much luckier than most people. Rather than thinking about what they do during surgery, think about how wonderful you are going to feel when you are able live your life with the freedom from the pain you have been dealing with. My surgeries may have been different but the end result is the same I want for you - freedom from pain and getting your life back. Right now, the hardest thing for me to do is not overdoing because I feel so much better than I have in months - I hope and pray that you have changed your mind and will feel like I do in a short time. BTW, if you still decide against the surgery, I will be disappointed but I will still care and I won't judge you. I am confident that the same can be said for every member of this group - we will be here regardless of what you decide. You are always so generous with your hugs, I hope all the hugs of encouragement from this group have helped you today. Pat At 03:35 PM 03/14/2001 -0500, you wrote: >Yes Debs, I had my rt knee replaced 2and1/2yrs ago at age 46...and it has >been great ...I had an arthroscopy done 18months earlier and was cleaned out >, left with bone on bone and worn a uniloader brace for that 18 months ...I >was scared about having it done but I was put on the continual motion machine >right out of surgery and then was in hospital for 3 days and then to my >surprise my medicaid ins offered to send me to a nursing/rehab center for a >week....(all I had at home were my teenage children to help me and the drs >felt I needed to go to be where i could have help). It was wonderful and I >learnied how to walk with a walker(dont do crutches..horrible)and how to do >stairs , and how to move around the kitchen and bathroom easier.....My dr >told me I was one of the fastest comebacks he had had...and figured it was >bcs I was so young. My range of motion b4 leaving the rehab was almost all >back..they were amazed. And so I went to PT for like 10 sessions .....My knee >is such an improvement over what I had ...no pain...and sure beats the >brace......I still fear falling down(I was tending to trip and fall a lot >then...but I took care of that where now I dont try to walk and talk at same >time (LOL...seriously)...MY stepfather was 63 around the time of my surgery >and he was really in pain and needed his done ...I convinced him to get it >done and he did but his dr didnt really believe in the continual motion >machine ...but he studied it b4 and told his dr he wanted it so he did that >and he recovered very quickly...my Mom worried cos he is a very overweight >diabetic man...but he came through it all w flying colors...loves his knee, >wishes he'd a done it sooner too.Anyway , I wonder what you saw or heard that >has frightened you into cancelling your appt.Pls reconsider? I think you will >find it is worth it. Judy in AZ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2001 Report Share Posted March 14, 2001 Debs,what have I missed. Do I understand you are cancelling your surgery? I had my right knee done 3 yrs ago and it was the best thing I could have done. My recovery time wasexcellent,hardly laid up atall. I had put if off for 2 years until my knee was bent sideways,bone on bone. Just to be able to walk again is heaven for me. What made you change your mind? Hugs June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2001 Report Share Posted March 16, 2001 Pat, I have read all the letters to me & my letters to Me Mom . I have called the ortho & got myself put back on the OR schedule. When I give my word, I do stand by it. has been searching for so long for an answer & was so brave to overcome her fear of the ERCP that my little knee surgery is but a drop in the bucket. I am so pleased with my right tkr, but that left tkr, is the one that is giving me fits of pain, to a point where I want to take my husband's swiss army pocket knife & cut it out myself. The ortho is starting arthroscopically & will attempt to fix whatever he can. If more needs to be done, I will have to cross that bridge when I get to it. Thank you for your concern & support. Sometimes fear & frustration cause me to make some unwise decisions. Thanks for understanding. Gentle, Building Courage, Angel Hugs Love, Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2001 Report Share Posted March 16, 2001 Hi Judy, I too have had both of my knees replaced. The right knee in 11/99 & the left knee in 9/00. It is the left knee that has not healed correctly. I am in constant pain, more pain than I was in before the surgery. I was just upset that I had to have yet more surgery on this knee when I thought after the tkr, I wouldn't have to go back to surgery for these knees for 10-15 years. I have called the ortho & had myself put back on the OR schedule. Thank you for your concern & encouraging words. They helped me make the right decision. Gentle, getting less afraid, angel hugs Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2001 Report Share Posted March 16, 2001 June, don't fear I have called my ortho & had myself put back on the OR schedule. This surgery is not for total knee replacement, this is following my last total knee replacement in the left knee. It apparently hasn't healed correctly as I am in more pain now than I was in before the surgery. He is going to go in with an arthroscopy at first to see if he can repair the problem, if not, then that will have to be addressed. Thanks for your love & concern. It really helped when I was afraid & frustrated. Gentle, trying to be positive, angel hugs, Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2001 Report Share Posted March 16, 2001 debs, i am glad you changed your mind. good luck!!! kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2001 Report Share Posted March 16, 2001 Debs; Glad to hear you are going ahead with the treatment. Don't feel bad about being indecisive. Fear is natural especially with pain involved. They tried artho on me first and it worked for about six months, but the joint was already gone. I plan to get my rtk this summer. I would be wonderful not to have to use a cane anymore...Then we have to worry about the hips... I wish you well, keep us posted dear and remember we are here for you. Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2001 Report Share Posted March 16, 2001 Debs, If I had watched a TV show on knee replacements before mine were done, I may have done the same thing - CANCELLED! I've since seen parts of it, and can't watch it. It is definitely barbaric, but worth it in the end. Some people actually stay awake and just have an epidural. I know I couldn't handle that. I'm glad you had a change of heart and are rescheduling. Try to keep a positive attitude and hope that whatever is wrong can be fixed arthroscopically. It really is scary, but try not to think about what they are going to do. Only think about the end result, and hopefully it will give you the strength to get through it. hugs, a ----- Original Message ----- From: Auntblabbie2000@... Sent: Friday, March 16, 2001 12:13 AM Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Knee Surgery June, don't fear I have called my ortho & had myself put back on the OR schedule. This surgery is not for total knee replacement, this is following my last total knee replacement in the left knee. It apparently hasn't healed correctly as I am in more pain now than I was in before the surgery. He is going to go in with an arthroscopy at first to see if he can repair the problem, if not, then that will have to be addressed. Thanks for your love & concern. It really helped when I was afraid & frustrated. Gentle, trying to be positive, angel hugs, Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2001 Report Share Posted March 17, 2001 Debs: The surgery does sound scary but believe me the end result is wonderful. I felt an immediate relief from the pain as soon as I woke up. The worst part for me was the PT afterwards. Having to lift your leg was really painful. Your muscles are so sore from the surgery. I didn't even have to go to rehab, I did so well. by two weeks I had 75 degree movement in that knee and at the end of a month I had 90 degrees. I went to store (love to shop) with my walker a week after I was home.... Felt like a new woman... You will too. Thinking of you. Blessings, Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 I have just found out when they are going to do my knee surgery it will be January 19 i am not looking forward to it as i am a little acared of what to expect has any one had this done and after that i have to have ny knee surgery i habe th go in for a total rusen on my riaht anlke Sherrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Hi Leena, I'm just wondering if, instead of surgery, would KAFOs work for you? (Knee/Ankle/Foot/Orthotics) I don't know if you're using them now or not. Here is a picture of what I mean. http://www.cascadeorthotics.com/html/kafo-knee-ankle-orthosis.html I can put you in touch with a CMT surgeon in Los Angeles. Perhaps you could email him and review you situation. Let me know. Gretchen > > Dear all, > > I would like to know your opinion about a surgery recommended by a reputed orthopedic surgeon in India, for me as I have walking difficulty due to abnormal gait and high knee hyperextension. While walking, my knees come closer to each other (Valgus knee). He has also suggested that after the surgery I will have to use knee bases with my AFOs which I'm using for last 25 years. > > Surgery details are as follows: > > Adv: Surgery followed by knee brace (supracondylar osteotomy) varus flexion to correct the mechanical Axis. > > Please let me know your views. What are the chances of improvement of gait after this surgery? What are the risk factors? Do you have any recommendations? > > Thanks & Regards, > > - Leena > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Leena, I just had my right knee replaced did the left a few yrs back and I should have done it 10 yrs ago, my legs are straight still have foot drop,and hyperflex but you can not hurt the implant and now my knees don't touch and my legs are straight, I should wear orthos but choose not too but I do not look weird or crooked. Joyce > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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