Hello im scared I was told I need two knee
replacements soon im 44 and really scared.
How much pain is someone in and how long
are you laid up? What is the avergage
time of the surgery and stay in the
hospital? Has any one die from this kind
of surgery that you know about? Or needed
bllod transfusions? Can I get get some
responds please. Were talking by next
month to have this done.Thank you sherry
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mariong01
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Joined: 06 Aug 2003 Posts: 4 Location: California
Knee Replacement And Recovery Posted: 10-11-03 11:03am
I had my right knee replaced on thursday,
09/25/03 at stanford university medical
center. The surgery went fine and I stood
up the next day. Pain was controlled by a
morphine drip which I was advised to use
as often as allowed. The md said one of
the keys is to not let the pain
overwhelm.
On sunday, 09/28 I was sent to a rehab
facility. However, my insurance would not
pay for the facility I needed to go to and
I was sent to lytton gardens where most of
the patients would be saying until they
pass away. It was so bad there that I
came home on tues, 09/30. I live alone
and it hasn't been easy. My insurance did
send a physical therapist who visits 3
days a week.
I will use a walker for 6 weeks, no
driving for 8 weeks and 3 to 4 months off
from work if I still had a job. At the 2
week mark the pain subsided drastically
and I am able to take several steps with
out the walker as long as I have, say, a
kitchen counter for balance. I was in
such misery with pain and the knee giving
way before surgery that the replacement is
a big relief.
Yesterday I made it down 15 stairs to my
ride, had my staples removed,and was told
I can try to go out if I feel ok. I went
to the grocery store on the way home and
i'm heading to macy's next weekend.
