After knee replacement surgery

@cobweb -- No surgeries are involved. What they do is use a Fluoroscope so to visualize EXACTLY where the needles and liquids go. I was looking at the "monitor" during the various procedures; it is quite fascinating to see the precision of these procedures!
--Dee

@dkapustin -- No need to do that if you go to a Regenexx office. They do use local pain relieving meds before doing any procedure; however, you should ask the doctor you will see for the consultation. Knowing you fear needles, he/she may even prescribe a mild sedative ... but that would mean you will need someone to drive you back home. Mind you, I don't know what that particular office may offer to patients, but you should certainly discuss anything on your mind, so your needs and preferences are well known to the doctor.
Tomorrow I see my doctor ... I am wondering what he will tell me -- Is it going to be PRP or Stem Cell? Or something else?
Stay well! --Dee

i was given a photo of the needle in the knee.

@danielero Thank you so much!

@dkapustin, @cobweb, and All interested -- I went for the consultation with my Regenexx Doctor and we decided to do a number of procedures -- Not all at one time of course 🙂
I will begin with Platelet Lysate for the lower back, because I fell last spring, causing 2 ruptured disks and I am in pain (2 treatments). I will continue with the stem cell procedure for the knee sometime in July (1 treatment). Then it will be PRP for the wrist (I broke it last May, same fall when I injured my back) and the ligaments need to be strengthen (2 treatments -- I think!). Finally, it will be PRP for my cervical spine (fractured 2 vertebrae, years ago) and that will take 2 treatments.
For @dkapustin: I asked my doctor about Conscious Sedation -- You will be very happy to know most offices DO! So ask your doctor! 🙂
My first appointment for the Platelet Lysate (Lower Back) is for 30 April ... Stay tuned and stay well!
--Dee

@danielad I had stem cells and PRP - in 5 joints at one time. As USC Dr. said. Its like a gallon of ice cream - put a scoop here - another scoop there, another scoop there.

I hope so...maybe just a new old man ☺

@danielad / I did not expect stem cells to help my bone on bone, but, in @ 2 weeks I felt rejuvenated and stronger - better balance, like feeling my former self. With all the knee pain, I had been "smaller" - like inside an envelope. Then I came out and and stood tall. I reported this to my Dr. - he said that he's heard that before from other patients.

@dkapustin -- I did PRP and you could as well, I would guess. However, I would go with the recommendation of the doctor you will be seeing because each situation is unique. In reality, I was going to get the "stem cell" treatment, but I was on Atorvastatin -- You can't be on Cholesterol-lowering drugs because stem cells do not do well with statins. I couldn't at that time, but now I could be off Statins for a period of time, so I would be a good candidate for Stem Cell treatment. In any event, I will not know until Thursday. About your questions, below are the answers (as they apply to me):
1. Downtime -- Not really. I am retired, so I just took it easy for the rest of the afternoon.
2. Does it hurt -- Yep, but it is NOT an extreme pain. Just think of how much better your knee will feel when the healing starts!!! 😉
3. Conscious Sedation -- I didn't ask! You may want to ask the doctor you will see, during the consultation. I suspect different clinics may have different rules, based on the facilities and personnel available at the clinic.