Just had my right knee replacement and started watching videos on the after care and how to get better sleep. The ice pack machine is definitely my best friend. I am doing pt at home and next week I start outpatient therapy. Still evaluating this whole process to help others in the future because people rely on other people’s experiences to help get through the process. My left knee will be done on 4 to 5 months as well. Love your videos and thank you for posting to help me through my experience 💞
Thank you for watching, glad the videos are helpful. Best of luck in your continued recovery and I hope you will also be able to be a big help to others going through the knee replacement journey in the future.
As a retired PT, I must say your series is very good, and helpful! I had my L knee done in February, and the R just 4 days ago. Both at an outpt surgical setting. Check in at 6 am, and out by 4 pm. Not having to do a hospital stay was wonderful. I fully agree each surgery is different and so present different challenges and successes as one moves through the healing process. Thanks for a very helpful video! 👍🏻😀
Thank you for your kind words and for watching the videos! Hope your recovery after surgery is going well and best wishes for continued healing and relief!
My personal experience...My pain last for 8 months....My pain greatly decreased starting at 6 months..At my 1 year post op benchmark...I am between 85 to 90 % normal..I am optimistic that I will reach 100%.
Thank you for sharing, yes this is very normal for the pain to last many months and slowly get better over time. I am hopeful too that you achieve those last few percents of recovery!
Bless you for this series! Your down to earth, conversational manner is putting me at ease and answering my questions about what to expect from my upcoming surgery. QUESTION: How long do your patients who have used opioids long term for other pain (like back pain) experience pain after knee replacement? My surgeon is telling me I may have up to double the recovery time. Wondering what you have seen?
Hi Sue, glad the videos are helping. Good questions, there is definitely going to be a wide variability in terms of how long people have pain after surgery. If you have a history of chronic or significant pain, or long-term opioid use, you are at higher risk for having prolonged/persistent pain after surgery. However, it is important to know that even for individuals who have a straightforward recovery, the pain can still be present many months after surgery... usually the intensity of pain varies and it becomes more episodic than constant once you are a few months out from surgery. Understand that recovery after surgery is a marathon and not a sprint, it may take 6 months to a year to feel fully recovered. Also, I recommend focusing on multiple modes of pain management. This includes icing, elevation, massage, stretches and exercises, mindfulness strategies, and more. I hope this helps!
@@suem.3651 Hi Sue, I sent you an email from jointreplacementtherapists@gmail.com with the ebook as an attachment. If you can't find the email be sure to double check your spam folder. Please let me know if you have any issues opening it our any other questions or concerns I can help with. Sorry for the initial delay.
Sorry to hear about your continued pain after surgery. Hopefully you are able to work with your healthcare providers to determine an optimal pain management approach that works for you.
I'm sorry to hear you're having a tough day. It's completely normal to have ups and downs during recovery. Remember to be gentle with yourself and take things one day at a time. It’s great that you’re keeping a positive mindset! You’ve got this, and better days are ahead!
This is not abnormal. In most circumstances the pain continues to diminish with time. Continue to use multiple modes of pain management as per the advice of your surgeon, and physiotherapist.
I am at 8 months post op from my right TKA. I am still having that stiffness and pain. It is manageable with ice, rest, and OTC pain meds. But this is normal. My surgeon told me that it takes a very long time to heal. He told me about 1.5 years. I walk a lot, ride bikes, and swim without any restrictions and this causes the irritation. My joint stability is very good after surgery. I am confident the pain will go away eventually.
Thank you for watching and commenting. You are absolutely right, it takes a long time for your body to heal and recover fully. It's great you are staying active and that will help you stay healthy and feel better sooner.
Exactly what my orthopedic surgeon told me Mike, it's a year to a year and a half to fully heal, I'm 7 months post op from my left TKR surgery and five weeks today post op from my right TKR surgery, it's a long, slow healing process, just eat a good nutritious balanced diet Mike and continue the ice and PT exercises, it's a month by month healing process and this is temporary where if you didn't have the surgery, you'd be in pain for the rest of your natural life so this is the only way and going to be so worth it, good luck and best wishes on your healing journey brother!
With my first knee replacement two years ago, I was pain-free after four months and could do anything. I just had my other knee done last month and all the pain is back! I hope I only have to wait four months again! Eight months seems like a lot of time to me to still have pain. I hope yours heals faster!
I am one week out from my second knee replacement, and still in severe pain when I’m not using ice and Narcotics. My nerve block wore off right after recovery so that was a waste. Bottom line its about 2 weeks before the SEVERE pain goes
The first few days and weeks tend to be the toughest for pain. Hang in there and hopefully your pain and symptoms will start to improve soon. Best wishes with your continued recovery after surgery
I’m 19 months out on 1st TKR and 16 months since last…both knees hurt exact same place and same level of pain-I’m at about an 8 on pain scale…I have rom and mobility is fine but it’s never relieved. I wish the intensity and duration would just stop. I rub them and ice them and don’t take hardly any pain med. so by the end of the day I don’t want to see or talk to anyone. I now wish I’d never done this.
I’m really sorry you’re going through this. Persistent pain after knee replacements can be incredibly tough, especially when it feels like there’s no relief in sight. It’s understandable to feel frustrated and overwhelmed. Even though you’re managing your range of motion and mobility, the ongoing pain can take a toll on your well-being. Sometimes a reassessment can help identify underlying issues or adjust your treatment plan. Wishing you strength and hoping you find some relief soon.
@@KneeReplacementTherapistsThank you. I know it’s the fascia and nerves but there’s really no relief…many have said just ride a bike (recumbent) and it’ll get better. They both feel the same afterwards so I really don’t understand why riding bike would help, tho I understand the glutes and thigh muscles stretching. I pray a lot and try not to take meds. since there’s nothing that works. Meds after surgery barely touched any of this. 😢
@@thegreypath1777 I did and he had no idea what to do. And saw another for 2nd opinion-he wondered if I was allergic to the metal…idk bc I’ve had both hips done and no issues w/these 27 yrs…so idk. 😩☹️
Had my right knee done three years ago and all the pain was worth it. But oh how we forget! Just had my left knee done 3 days ago and all the tears, pain and memories came back! I am so sore it makes me cry and Im on a narcotic and Tylenol, Celebrex ect. Not gonna lie- this surgery is hard! I have an ice machine and it helps. Long road ahead! 😢
I’m so sorry to hear you're going through such a tough time! It sounds like you're doing everything you can to manage the pain, and it's great that the ice machine is helping a bit. It's completely normal for this recovery to be challenging, but remember that you've already faced and conquered this once, so you've got the strength to get through it again. Sending you lots of positive vibes for a smooth recovery!
@@KneeReplacementTherapists thank you! Videos like yours help. I read the comments and I know I’m not alone. I’m close to four weeks and my biggest thing is not sleeping at night. I’m trying to get off the Vicodin but I think I still need it especially for Physical Therapy and trying to sleep at night. Again, thank you so much for your video.
Are you kidding me? Four years! Wow. I had a partial knee replacement two years ago and the pain was gone less than four months. I just had my other knee done a month ago and it’s painful but gradually getting better and I’m hoping it will continue and only last four months again! There must be something wrong for your knee to still be hurting 4 years! Get another opinion!
Just had my right knee replacement and started watching videos on the after care and how to get better sleep. The ice pack machine is definitely my best friend. I am doing pt at home and next week I start outpatient therapy. Still evaluating this whole process to help others in the future because people rely on other people’s experiences to help get through the process. My left knee will be done on 4 to 5 months as well. Love your videos and thank you for posting to help me through my experience 💞
Thank you for watching, glad the videos are helpful. Best of luck in your continued recovery and I hope you will also be able to be a big help to others going through the knee replacement journey in the future.
As a retired PT, I must say your series is very good, and helpful! I had my L knee done in February, and the R just 4 days ago. Both at an outpt surgical setting. Check in at 6 am, and out by 4 pm. Not having to do a hospital stay was wonderful. I fully agree each surgery is different and so present different challenges and successes as one moves through the healing process. Thanks for a very helpful video! 👍🏻😀
Thank you for your kind words and for watching the videos! Hope your recovery after surgery is going well and best wishes for continued healing and relief!
My personal experience...My pain last for 8 months....My pain greatly decreased starting at 6 months..At my 1 year post op benchmark...I am between 85 to 90 % normal..I am optimistic that I will reach 100%.
Thank you for sharing, yes this is very normal for the pain to last many months and slowly get better over time. I am hopeful too that you achieve those last few percents of recovery!
Bless you for this series! Your down to earth, conversational manner is putting me at ease and answering my questions about what to expect from my upcoming surgery. QUESTION: How long do your patients who have used opioids long term for other pain (like back pain) experience pain after knee replacement? My surgeon is telling me I may have up to double the recovery time. Wondering what you have seen?
Hi Sue, glad the videos are helping. Good questions, there is definitely going to be a wide variability in terms of how long people have pain after surgery. If you have a history of chronic or significant pain, or long-term opioid use, you are at higher risk for having prolonged/persistent pain after surgery. However, it is important to know that even for individuals who have a straightforward recovery, the pain can still be present many months after surgery... usually the intensity of pain varies and it becomes more episodic than constant once you are a few months out from surgery. Understand that recovery after surgery is a marathon and not a sprint, it may take 6 months to a year to feel fully recovered. Also, I recommend focusing on multiple modes of pain management. This includes icing, elevation, massage, stretches and exercises, mindfulness strategies, and more. I hope this helps!
@@KneeReplacementTherapists Absolutely! Renting a Game Ready and plan to use all options above. I bought your Prep eBook, but the link didn’t work.
@@suem.3651 oh no… I’ll have to look in to that. Let me send it to you directly when I get a free moment.
@@suem.3651 Hi Sue, I sent you an email from jointreplacementtherapists@gmail.com with the ebook as an attachment. If you can't find the email be sure to double check your spam folder. Please let me know if you have any issues opening it our any other questions or concerns I can help with. Sorry for the initial delay.
@@KneeReplacementTherapists I checked both Inbox and Spam and it’s not there.
I'm six months out from my left leg TKR wish id known that the pain meds would be discontinued so soon or I wouldn't have had it. Tramadol is useless.
Sorry to hear about your continued pain after surgery. Hopefully you are able to work with your healthcare providers to determine an optimal pain management approach that works for you.
Day 9 and having a bad day. Had to stop Celebrex because of gastritis. I just keep reminding myself it’ll get better and be worth it.
I'm sorry to hear you're having a tough day. It's completely normal to have ups and downs during recovery. Remember to be gentle with yourself and take things one day at a time. It’s great that you’re keeping a positive mindset! You’ve got this, and better days are ahead!
After 8 weeks of surgery I can do normal activities but pain exists above manageable level
This is not abnormal. In most circumstances the pain continues to diminish with time. Continue to use multiple modes of pain management as per the advice of your surgeon, and physiotherapist.
Still in a lot of pain swelling knee swelling just hurts can do my chores but worn out afterwards
It gets better slowly over time! Continue to be patient and focus on what you can control. Best wishes!
I am at 8 months post op from my right TKA. I am still having that stiffness and pain. It is manageable with ice, rest, and OTC pain meds. But this is normal. My surgeon told me that it takes a very long time to heal. He told me about 1.5 years. I walk a lot, ride bikes, and swim without any restrictions and this causes the irritation. My joint stability is very good after surgery. I am confident the pain will go away eventually.
Thank you for watching and commenting. You are absolutely right, it takes a long time for your body to heal and recover fully. It's great you are staying active and that will help you stay healthy and feel better sooner.
Exactly what my orthopedic surgeon told me Mike, it's a year to a year and a half to fully heal, I'm 7 months post op from my left TKR surgery and five weeks today post op from my right TKR surgery, it's a long, slow healing process, just eat a good nutritious balanced diet Mike and continue the ice and PT exercises, it's a month by month healing process and this is temporary where if you didn't have the surgery, you'd be in pain for the rest of your natural life so this is the only way and going to be so worth it, good luck and best wishes on your healing journey brother!
With my first knee replacement two years ago, I was pain-free after four months and could do anything. I just had my other knee done last month and all the pain is back! I hope I only have to wait four months again! Eight months seems like a lot of time to me to still have pain. I hope yours heals faster!
Thanks so much for the video so helpful going on 5 weeks using ice elevate
Glad it helped!
Thanks for sharing your information 🙏👍
You are very welcome!
I am one week out from my second knee replacement, and still in severe pain when I’m not using ice and Narcotics. My nerve block wore off right after recovery so that was a waste. Bottom line its about 2 weeks before the SEVERE pain goes
The first few days and weeks tend to be the toughest for pain. Hang in there and hopefully your pain and symptoms will start to improve soon. Best wishes with your continued recovery after surgery
I’m 19 months out on 1st TKR and 16 months since last…both knees hurt exact same place and same level of pain-I’m at about an 8 on pain scale…I have rom and mobility is fine but it’s never relieved. I wish the intensity and duration would just stop. I rub them and ice them and don’t take hardly any pain med. so by the end of the day I don’t want to see or talk to anyone. I now wish I’d never done this.
I’m really sorry you’re going through this. Persistent pain after knee replacements can be incredibly tough, especially when it feels like there’s no relief in sight. It’s understandable to feel frustrated and overwhelmed. Even though you’re managing your range of motion and mobility, the ongoing pain can take a toll on your well-being. Sometimes a reassessment can help identify underlying issues or adjust your treatment plan. Wishing you strength and hoping you find some relief soon.
@@KneeReplacementTherapistsThank you. I know it’s the fascia and nerves but there’s really no relief…many have said just ride a bike (recumbent) and it’ll get better. They both feel the same afterwards so I really don’t understand why riding bike would help, tho I understand the glutes and thigh muscles stretching. I pray a lot and try not to take meds. since there’s nothing that works. Meds after surgery barely touched any of this. 😢
1KAP - See your knee doc.
@@thegreypath1777 I did and he had no idea what to do. And saw another for 2nd opinion-he wondered if I was allergic to the metal…idk bc I’ve had both hips done and no issues w/these 27 yrs…so idk. 😩☹️
Had my right knee done three years ago and all the pain was worth it. But oh how we forget! Just had my left knee done 3 days ago and all the tears, pain and memories came back! I am so sore it makes me cry and Im on a narcotic and Tylenol, Celebrex ect. Not gonna lie- this surgery is hard! I have an ice machine and it helps. Long road ahead! 😢
I’m so sorry to hear you're going through such a tough time! It sounds like you're doing everything you can to manage the pain, and it's great that the ice machine is helping a bit. It's completely normal for this recovery to be challenging, but remember that you've already faced and conquered this once, so you've got the strength to get through it again. Sending you lots of positive vibes for a smooth recovery!
@@KneeReplacementTherapists thank you! Videos like yours help. I read the comments and I know I’m not alone. I’m close to four weeks and my biggest thing is not sleeping at night. I’m trying to get off the Vicodin but I think I still need it especially for Physical Therapy and trying to sleep at night. Again, thank you so much for your video.
Honest answer too long! Many months of intense, severe pain and still not convinced it was the right decision.
Sorry to hear about your prolonged pain after surgery. Hope you are able to find the help and support you need.
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Mine has been hurting going on for 4 years
Sorry to hear this.
Are you kidding me? Four years! Wow. I had a partial knee replacement two years ago and the pain was gone less than four months. I just had my other knee done a month ago and it’s painful but gradually getting better and I’m hoping it will continue and only last four months again! There must be something wrong for your knee to still be hurting 4 years! Get another opinion!
How long? So far 10 years.
I'm sorry to hear this