Recorded: Mon, Mar 4, 2024 --- Video shot 3 weeks after 2nd knee replacement surgery, on 2/12/24. I briefly catch you up to speed on what’s been happening, since the last video in December 2023.
While it is a painful surgery- and I’m not going to lie about that- the worst of the pain in only within the first 5 to 7 days after. After that, the pain becomes decreasingly noticeable, to the point that it’s more an aching pain from the stretching and physical therapy, than it is the sharp pain at first. My advice, when the doctor gives you pain killers, don’t wait for the pain to start before taking them. By then it’s too late. If the doctor is smart he or she will be conservative with the opioids and not overprescribe to the point of risking addiction. Don’t be afraid to switch to Ibuprofen when you think you can tolerate just that. Any swelling is better controlled by that anyway. The surgery itself is pretty low risk, so long as you have no other noteworthy medical issues. They tested my heart, and I don’t even have a heart condition- but I am 57, so they did it out of an abundance of caution, and I got a clear bill of health in that department. Infection risk is low, so long as you keep the dressing & bandages on at least 3 days. Keep an eye out for redness that travels up or down the leg, but a slight red at the perimeter of the incision is perfectly normal. I also must stress that you get your physical therapy authorized by your doctor & insurance before your surgery, if possible. That way you’re ready to go no more than a week after surgery. Scar tissue builds quickly, and it is vital to stay ahead of it, by starting PT on time, and doing your home exercises on a regular basis. That’s all I can think of at the moment. Good luck, and if you have any other questions, I will try to answer them as best as I can.
@@B3burner my second knee replacement was done on 2/22/24. The worst pain is the thigh area. You make it thru that, you are golden. Right now, the only pain I have is in my knee cap area, but that is starting to calm down. Ice and elevate and try not to over do it.
Wishing you strength and a full, speedy recovery.
Thank you. Very appreciated.
I need a TKR on my right knee and iam so worried about this procedure
While it is a painful surgery- and I’m not going to lie about that- the worst of the pain in only within the first 5 to 7 days after. After that, the pain becomes decreasingly noticeable, to the point that it’s more an aching pain from the stretching and physical therapy, than it is the sharp pain at first.
My advice, when the doctor gives you pain killers, don’t wait for the pain to start before taking them. By then it’s too late.
If the doctor is smart he or she will be conservative with the opioids and not overprescribe to the point of risking addiction. Don’t be afraid to switch to Ibuprofen when you think you can tolerate just that. Any swelling is better controlled by that anyway.
The surgery itself is pretty low risk, so long as you have no other noteworthy medical issues. They tested my heart, and I don’t even have a heart condition- but I am 57, so they did it out of an abundance of caution, and I got a clear bill of health in that department.
Infection risk is low, so long as you keep the dressing & bandages on at least 3 days. Keep an eye out for redness that travels up or down the leg, but a slight red at the perimeter of the incision is perfectly normal.
I also must stress that you get your physical therapy authorized by your doctor & insurance before your surgery, if possible. That way you’re ready to go no more than a week after surgery. Scar tissue builds quickly, and it is vital to stay ahead of it, by starting PT on time, and doing your home exercises on a regular basis.
That’s all I can think of at the moment. Good luck, and if you have any other questions, I will try to answer them as best as I can.
@@B3burner thankyou so much it’s great advice
@@B3burner my second knee replacement was done on 2/22/24. The worst pain is the thigh area. You make it thru that, you are golden. Right now, the only pain I have is in my knee cap area, but that is starting to calm down. Ice and elevate and try not to over do it.