Second TKR

Hi. I have a second full knee replacement coming up 5/4.
The first didn't go so well, and I didn't have much support.
It didn't take long for what support I had to get frustrated and end up being more hostile than supportive.

So I need some chat while going through this and able to talk to others who really understand.

There are already some very frustrating things, like the doctor's notes aren't exactly correct and missing context which make me sound horrid (I have PTSD too partially medically induced; last time one day was triggered, pain management was NOT working with my biology, so the doctor too my frustration vent/request last time as a serious request).

So it's going to be hell again, I can already see that. My roommate already doesn't want to be involved unless absolutely necessary.

All I have is my dog and even that is stressful because he's a service dog in training, used to do really well for his breed, my previous neighbor had their dog go after him twice and they themselves harassed; so now he's reactive and I'm having to try and train that. In other words, I don't have him as much as I'd like either, and have to kennel him for the first 2-3 weeks because of that.

So it's going to be very dark for me. It would be nice to have some chat that can help me get through it.

Thanks.

Hi. I have a second full knee replacement coming up 5/4.
The first didn't go so well, and I didn't have much support.
It didn't take long for what support I had to get frustrated and end up being more hostile than supportive.

So I need some chat while going through this and able to talk to others who really understand.

There are already some very frustrating things, like the doctor's notes aren't exactly correct and missing context which make me sound horrid (I have PTSD too partially medically induced; last time one day was triggered, pain management was NOT working with my biology, so the doctor too my frustration vent/request last time as a serious request).

So it's going to be hell again, I can already see that. My roommate already doesn't want to be involved unless absolutely necessary.

All I have is my dog and even that is stressful because he's a service dog in training, used to do really well for his breed, my previous neighbor had their dog go after him twice and they themselves harassed; so now he's reactive and I'm having to try and train that. In other words, I don't have him as much as I'd like either, and have to kennel him for the first 2-3 weeks because of that.

So it's going to be very dark for me. It would be nice to have some chat that can help me get through it.

Thanks.

Hi. I have a second full knee replacement coming up 5/4.
The first didn't go so well, and I didn't have much support.
It didn't take long for what support I had to get frustrated and end up being more hostile than supportive.

So I need some chat while going through this and able to talk to others who really understand.

There are already some very frustrating things, like the doctor's notes aren't exactly correct and missing context which make me sound horrid (I have PTSD too partially medically induced; last time one day was triggered, pain management was NOT working with my biology, so the doctor too my frustration vent/request last time as a serious request).

So it's going to be hell again, I can already see that. My roommate already doesn't want to be involved unless absolutely necessary.

All I have is my dog and even that is stressful because he's a service dog in training, used to do really well for his breed, my previous neighbor had their dog go after him twice and they themselves harassed; so now he's reactive and I'm having to try and train that. In other words, I don't have him as much as I'd like either, and have to kennel him for the first 2-3 weeks because of that.

So it's going to be very dark for me. It would be nice to have some chat that can help me get through it.

Thanks.

@justmeee I have a question do you have Arthrofibrosis? That is when you develop an over abundance of of scar tissue. I ask because I had had tkr 3 1/2 years ago within a year. I was having a revision with smaller parts which helped for a bit. But here I am 2 1/2 half years later back at 70 degrees flexion , extension off by about 15 degrees. I have done everything the dr said and more . I paid for myofacial release before and after surgery for a long time , tried acupuncture,. I honestly had a great team around me. But if if you have Arthrofibrosis nothing you do will matter . I would chat with your dr if this is possibility if it is may want to change strategy. I have not given up I have tell you just on surgery . Because surgery is not the answer for people like me that develops too much scar tissue .My dr put me in touch with a pt that specializes in Arthrofibrosis just started working with him. For me I had car accident last October that laid me up for bit was not able to exercise this is where I ended up . But I do believe I will get back to 90 and almost full extension. Look up more information about Arthrofibrosis maybe does not even apply to you ! Good luck in whatever you do just keep moving forward.

@ezas123 I am in the same boat with you with this scar tissue.Had a TKR last May. Needed manipulation done, then a knee scope . It only helped briefly. I even did shock wave treatments . I can feel it returning again. I am back to PT because of hip bursitis that I believe is from the knee problems. So frustrating I don't know what to do next . like you surgery is not the answer.

@lorag sorry to hear , I think there are a lot of us out here with same issue . I am always trying new things . My chiropractor told me to try peptides I looked them up of course .. our body produces these already just in my case I guess not enough … it is injectable Bpc157/ Tb500 they help with inflammation along with other things to much to list . I do at night time before using my PEMF mat . With doing pt I have had no problems. As you know the one on one sessions when they try get more movement can be grueling those are the sessions I put shots by the knee helps recover quicker I feel. When you have Arthrofibrosis you have to look for someone that looks outside of the box for alternative treatments . Sounds like you have tried some with the sound wave therapy , stinks everything is only works for short time. The key is keep on moving .