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Total Knee Replacement: Nervous about the surgery

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Nov 30, 2023 | Replies (60)

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@robcencal

I had my left knee replaced last year and my right knee replaced on Nov 13, 24.
Do worry, it will take 6-12 months for a full recovery. I was swimming and bike riding within 6 months with my first.

Tips:
Get an ice machine- my ins paid for it.

Take your time on recovering- don’t rush

Take meds as prescribed.

Elevate and rest your knee.

PT , do a little each day and go to your appointments.

I’m 52 and am doing great 2 weeks post op.

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Great Jon and great advice. I would add exercising to strengthen the muscles around the knee (as much as is posable) before surgery, and of course after and follow the PT instructions and do the PT exercises 3/day.