Oh heck no. I had to fight for my MUA ( manipulation under anesthesia) at 11 weeks as my knee was not moving like it should. I didn’t get much follow-up from the surgeon and PT made it sound like I was coming along- though I was in excruciating pain during their extension and flexion cycles at the end of each session. I was going 3x/wk. I couldn’t walk normal at all as my knee was so bent.
The only part I appreciated was that they managed my pain meds well.
If I were ever to have my second knee done, I’d have to really find out ahead so many more details. I don’t think I could go back to first surgeon as he didn’t follow up with me and wasn’t concerned that I was only at 90* at my 6 week checkup.
I am now 6 months out. I still take Ibuprofen and 1000mg Tylenol in the morning and sometimes throughout the day. I am totally aware of my knee all the time. It hikes and walks well but it still has a bad tightness that I need to slowly “ wake up” every morning or whenever I sit or stay in one position too long. I have not reached the point where I am glad that I had it done.
I am normal weight. Generally healthy. Don’t take any medications, don’t smoke or eat junk food. I worked out and built up my quads prior to surgery. I thought all these factors would make a smoother transition. I am 64 y old and thought I would do better now than wait until older.
The healthcare I received was the best I ever had- it was in a large medical center known for joint replacements. They were smooth.
This surgery is not for sissies. I admire those who go through it smoothly. I did not.
* I was told a component he used will be downsized for the next knee- too big??? Is that part of why I had so many issues and why it still feels so damn tight? I’ll never know.