After knee replacement surgery

Posted by beatricefay @beatricefay, Jun 16, 2016

Had left knee replaced 9 days ago. Right knee two years ago. Having a problem with inflammation so hard to bend knee and exercise. Trying to ice and raise knee above heart. Doctor suggested getting compression hose. Anybody have this experience and can offer suggestions. So tired all the time from pain interrupting my sleep and painkillers. My insurance refused to pay for the painkiller recommended by surgeon so have to take one with more opiates. That's frustrating. Two years ago it was covered but now too expensive for me to use. Seems the drug companies, not our doctors are determining what we use.

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brianbat | @brianbat | Apr 12, 2019

In reply to @contentandwell "@brianbat Nighttime is the worst. After a short amount of time, with both TKRs, I only..." + (show)

Yeah, it seams that is all that you have to focus on!! Hopefully that will subside with time. When was your last replacement?

Dee | @danielad | Apr 12, 2019

@contentandwell -- Hi JK, you are right, the scars are nearly invisible! In fact, you can hardly see your scars!!! Stay well!
--Dee

lioness | @lioness | Apr 12, 2019

contentandwell Wow your scars have faded JK The one on my leg is getting invisible but my chest you can still see Maybe in 5 more years it will be also

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 12, 2019

In reply to @contentandwell "@hopeful33250 These are my scars. The first one is from 2013, the second one is from..." + (show)

@contentandwell You must have great skin resiliency!

lioness | @lioness | Apr 12, 2019

In reply to @contentandwell "@lioness Make sure you mention EVERYTHING, even things that may seem totally unrelated. Our bodies are..." + (show)

contentandwell Yes I have started a list but add things to them daily I hope to he can get to the bottom of my problems I did just get a notice from a fibro group in Ohio University they have found a molecular blood spot that only fibro people have they are still doing research but sounds like someone is on the right track

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 12, 2019

In reply to @lioness "contentandwell Yes I have started a list but add things to them daily I hope to..." + (show)

@lioness that is interesting! When you learn more, please share.

lioness | @lioness | Apr 12, 2019

In reply to @hopeful33250 "@lioness that is interesting! When you learn more, please share." + (show)

@hopeful33250 Yes I will All of us who have had this terrible fibro for so long maybe able to look forward to relieve someday if not mine someone's

Debbra Williams, Alumna Mentor | @debbraw | Apr 12, 2019

In reply to @annahanna "Debbra, Thank you for your response! Within the last 14 years, I’ve scheduled appointments & had..." + (show)

Hi @annahanna - I can so understand how those choices would be terribly discouraging and scary. I am glad you have a new orthopedic surgeon. I may be an eternal optimist, but I always believe that if we can just hang in there, technology will change, cures will be developed and new procedures will be available. Do you have to make a choice right now as to which option to take? If not, perhaps time will be on your side. I am hoping for the best for you. Will you keep us posted on how things progress?

annahanna | @annahanna | Apr 12, 2019

In reply to @debbraw "Hi @annahanna - I can so understand how those choices would be terribly discouraging and scary...." + (show)

Thank you Debbra,
I’ve waited 14 years for some type of new technology that orthopedic surgeons could use for options to improve my TKR.
I’m literally exhausted from waiting & trying to ambulate with a frozen leg from the TKR. 😊

gobigorgohome | @gobigorgohome | Apr 12, 2019

In reply to @lioness "gobigorgohome Good to remember everything if your legs our tired do this When U worked I..." + (show)

So Lioness. It worked! Good to know.

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