Going Through TKR Post Op day 3, Is it worth having done?

It seems as if we had the same surgeon ( smile).I am 10 months out of surgery and had to involve the patient advocate in order to get an MRI and an arthroscopy. This was after months of telling the surgeon that I was having extreme discomfort from tightness and stiffness along with extreme pain at therapy. He basically ignored me, did not respond to my request for additional imaging. He actually wrote no" x rays 'on my file and I have since discovered that "he does not believe in x rays" He did not try to educate me that I should have an MRI or ultrasound instead to address possible soft tissue complication. He just ignored me !!!.Of course, he was not happy when I reached out to the patient advocate and grudgingly did the arthroscopy. I continue to experience moderate to extreme discomfit with stiffness and tightness. I strongly believe that the easiest thing is for scar tissue buildup to be blamed as the boogie man yet there is so much technology that can help patients who are diagnosed with this condition. But could it be possible that the care that is taken and the expertise of the surgeon during the procedure might have a major impact on the amount of scar tissue produced ?
The hospital where my surgery was done is identified as the best in the country and I do know of people who have had successful surgery there but their surgeon was different, and they did imaging to help them to diagnose their patients condition. Thank God for the surgeons who care enough to assist their patients when they ask for help.
So... my journey continues. I am hoping to get a second opinion shortly and along with my faith, anticipate major improvement in the future.

I had TKR April 29, 2024 . I'm 7 months out and still have tightness that goes around the whole knee. I did PT for four months then bought a stationary bike and doing that and PT exercises about three times a week. I'm also walking as much as I can. My hope is that how it feels will eventually go away. I am bone on bone iny other knee but afraid to go through that again. The pain was excruciating. It had changed my life. My bandage was so adhered to my skin that it caused blisters and delayed my healing. I'll not do the other knee no matter how much it bothers me unless they invent something miraculous to alleviate the pain and accelerate healing. I sympathize with all who have difficulties with surgery and healing. It's a rough road.

It sounds like many people have had some terrible experiences from their knee replacements. Before I had both my knees replaced five months ago I had researched a lot and learned that 30% of people are not happy with their new knees. To counter that research, I also hike with numerous people who have had very successful outcomes from their knee replacements.
I am very risk adverse so I had to examine whether I could cope with my increasing limitations in doing anything physical. Walking was painful after 10 minutes and I had bone on bone , synovitis, osteophytes,..
I think for me, the final straw was my legs became so bowed and it was very noticeable and hugely impacted my ability to walk comfortably.
I researched my Surgeon and he used the Mako Robotic System, glue for the incision line and prescribed OxyContin, Celebrex, and Tylenol.
For me, the risk was incredibly worth it and my Physio had mentioned no two knees are alike. I had my knee replacements done two weeks apart and did find I had less stiffness with my right knee versus my left knee.
I do empathize with those who had a poor outcome and hope there is some solution in the future to improve their quality of life and mobility.
I continue to increase my walking and hiking with no pain but stiffness at night if I sit too long.

Awe…thank you for sharing your experience. I know for sure that I will not get my right knee done ever. Not worth it.

It seems as if we had the same surgeon ( smile).I am 10 months out of surgery and had to involve the patient advocate in order to get an MRI and an arthroscopy. This was after months of telling the surgeon that I was having extreme discomfort from tightness and stiffness along with extreme pain at therapy. He basically ignored me, did not respond to my request for additional imaging. He actually wrote no" x rays 'on my file and I have since discovered that "he does not believe in x rays" He did not try to educate me that I should have an MRI or ultrasound instead to address possible soft tissue complication. He just ignored me !!!.Of course, he was not happy when I reached out to the patient advocate and grudgingly did the arthroscopy. I continue to experience moderate to extreme discomfit with stiffness and tightness. I strongly believe that the easiest thing is for scar tissue buildup to be blamed as the boogie man yet there is so much technology that can help patients who are diagnosed with this condition. But could it be possible that the care that is taken and the expertise of the surgeon during the procedure might have a major impact on the amount of scar tissue produced ?
The hospital where my surgery was done is identified as the best in the country and I do know of people who have had successful surgery there but their surgeon was different, and they did imaging to help them to diagnose their patients condition. Thank God for the surgeons who care enough to assist their patients when they ask for help.
So... my journey continues. I am hoping to get a second opinion shortly and along with my faith, anticipate major improvement in the future.

Boy this does sound very familiar! I wonder if you'd have any results with an MUA at this point?
From what I have learned, the more arthroscopic exploration, the increased risk for more scar tissue...

I was fortunate the MUA was under the "warranty" period! I didn't have to pay for it! But I did have to pay for that extended length of time of needless physical therapy sessions of pain where I was not improving (due to the scar tissue), and the trip back, travel expenses, hotel... that added up. Set me back to starting all over again towards daily PT... atlas, finally seeing progress.

I’m sorry but what is MUA?

Manipulation under anesthesia. Best if done under first 12 weeks.

The surgeon literally cracks all the scar tissue by bending your knee while you are comfortably under. It resets the clock though. Swollen, painful after- controlled by medication and ice. No resting though. Aggressive therapy which is easier as the incision is healed and not an issue like st the beginning.

I had TKR April 29, 2024 . I'm 7 months out and still have tightness that goes around the whole knee. I did PT for four months then bought a stationary bike and doing that and PT exercises about three times a week. I'm also walking as much as I can. My hope is that how it feels will eventually go away. I am bone on bone iny other knee but afraid to go through that again. The pain was excruciating. It had changed my life. My bandage was so adhered to my skin that it caused blisters and delayed my healing. I'll not do the other knee no matter how much it bothers me unless they invent something miraculous to alleviate the pain and accelerate healing. I sympathize with all who have difficulties with surgery and healing. It's a rough road.