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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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doodles418 | @doodles418 | Apr 19, 2019
In reply to @gobigorgohome "John, in pre-op yesterday as they were inserting my IV the nurses again found out about..." + (show)
@gobigorgohome

John, in pre-op yesterday as they were inserting my IV the nurses again found out about my Tolly veins. I had 2 starts in my R and L arms. A different person came in and tried 1 and finally John came in for the 4th try and did a wonderful job. Just the right spot and placement so moving my hand and armCause no pain.

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@gobigorgohome You're already posting! Good to hear from you. I also have vein issues. They are very small and I tell them right up front now to get the pediatric butterfly and someone who is experienced with small adult veins. Wishing you the best, your bilateral friend, Kathy

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gobigorgohome | @gobigorgohome | Apr 19, 2019
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Today was a good day. Day 13 after my knee replacement surgery and out came the staples. I also ditched the walker when my wife drove me to the clinic. Gave my cane a test run and was pleasantly surprised. It was kind of funny to watch the two nurse (one a trainee) start taking staples out and then the older nurse asked the young one if she wanted to try removing one. She shook her head and I said hey that's how you learn, give it a try. She smiled and really shook her head no. Then when the older one struggle with a couple of the staples due to the scabbing over the incision she said she was going to go get what's her name who's the resident expert at removing staples. She came in and then it was a team effort, the older lady swabbed the scabs with saline solution to soften them up, the expert removed the staples...and me, I held the gauze pad and wiped the staple removal tool to get the staple and gunk off so she could go after the next one. Fun day, even got the chance to tell the 3 of them about Mayo Clinic Connect. I think I'm going to rest from the exercises for the rest of the day to let everything heal a little more ☺ Might go for a short stroll out in the driveway seeing that the sun is trying to peek out.

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John. I had muni-lateral yesterday. So I’m still in the hospital today and should be discharged tomorrow. So far, other than a growing amount of pain as the block wears off, I am doing very well. I am up and using the walker to go to the restroom and they’ve had me walking down the halls, not very far, and occupational therapy had me put my shorts and top on etc. so that is going well. I know there’s many tough days ahead but I’m happy that I’m doing Really well according to everyone I’ve talked to so far. Pain is manageable although it is getting worse. Stupidly I was showing off how high I could lift my left leg yesterday and pulled a groin muscle. According to everybody here that is not and then Carmen thing to happen. So, word of advice to those who have not completed their surgery yet, just because you can do it doesn’t meet you should do it. Donna

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Apr 19, 2019
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John. I had muni-lateral yesterday. So I’m still in the hospital today and should be discharged tomorrow. So far, other than a growing amount of pain as the block wears off, I am doing very well. I am up and using the walker to go to the restroom and they’ve had me walking down the halls, not very far, and occupational therapy had me put my shorts and top on etc. so that is going well. I know there’s many tough days ahead but I’m happy that I’m doing Really well according to everyone I’ve talked to so far. Pain is manageable although it is getting worse. Stupidly I was showing off how high I could lift my left leg yesterday and pulled a groin muscle. According to everybody here that is not and then Carmen thing to happen. So, word of advice to those who have not completed their surgery yet, just because you can do it doesn’t meet you should do it. Donna

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Hi Donna @gobigorgohome, Really glad to hear it's going well for you. I think that may be the biggest tip is managing the pain first and then working on the exercises. Today is day 14 post op for me and I ventured out with just a cane with my elderly friend who picked me up in his golf cart and we went to lunch downtown...him with his walker in the back and me carrying my cane. ☺

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lioness | @lioness | Apr 19, 2019

@johnbishop The way your going you,ll be able to throw the cane away

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Apr 19, 2019
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@johnbishop The way your going you,ll be able to throw the cane away

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Can't do that @lioness! It's too pretty ☺
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lioness | @lioness | Apr 19, 2019
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Can't do that @lioness! It's too pretty ☺

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@johnbishop That is nice display it when your done using it

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mari | @mari | Apr 19, 2019
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@gobigorgohome

John, in pre-op yesterday as they were inserting my IV the nurses again found out about my Tolly veins. I had 2 starts in my R and L arms. A different person came in and tried 1 and finally John came in for the 4th try and did a wonderful job. Just the right spot and placement so moving my hand and armCause no pain.

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I am dismayed. That is 3 too many. Yikes. 4th -John should have been the first. In S C West Had RECENT SCHOOL GRADS in ER! Really painful. Best to find out their experience b4.

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dkapustin | @dkapustin | Apr 19, 2019
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Hi Donna @gobigorgohome, Really glad to hear it's going well for you. I think that may be the biggest tip is managing the pain first and then working on the exercises. Today is day 14 post op for me and I ventured out with just a cane with my elderly friend who picked me up in his golf cart and we went to lunch downtown...him with his walker in the back and me carrying my cane. ☺

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That's amazing. At 14 days PO, I could barely make it to my doctor's office to get the zip ties removed. Taking a shower exhausted me. If you are going out to lunch, you are doing great!

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Apr 19, 2019
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That's amazing. At 14 days PO, I could barely make it to my doctor's office to get the zip ties removed. Taking a shower exhausted me. If you are going out to lunch, you are doing great!

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I feel very fortunate to not have the pain that others have, not sure why but I think that makes it easier.

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lioness | @lioness | Apr 19, 2019

@johnbishop Probably the pre op exercises you did but that's good

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