Re: TKR and the elderly Fox News

[Guest guest]

At first I used a "shower chair" like they have in

nursing homes. Then I read that people were simply

wrapping plastic bags around their legs and securing

em with tape. Worked for me but I was careful not

to surmerge my knees for a couple weeks.

Oh, if she doesn't have a walker the VFW will loan

you one for free for as long as you need it. There are

tons of medical items for pennies on the dollar on

Ebay too.

Sherry

TKR and the elderly Fox News

Spoke with my son In AR and he said he caught the tail end of this story on the Fox news channel yesterday, but was unable to tell me anything about it. Did any of you catch the story? My mother has a date of Sept 5th to have both knees replaced at the age of 85. Of course this hinges on the out come of the cardiology report. If some of you out there around her age that has had TKR,I would love to hear how well you've done. She only has tub/shower facilities at home and I'm wondering if should install a shower stall for her, any thoughts on this?Thanksj

[Guest guest]

Well, I personally think someone 85 should not have both knees done at

once. I realize her age but I was thankful I had one " good " leg for

support. My thought would be how well can he do in therapy and her

ability to walk. I certainly would have a discussion with her doctor.I

first wanted both knees done at once but after having one done I was

very glad I listened to my doctor and had them done one at a time.

On Aug 23, 2006, at 7:34 PM, billyjpaul wrote:

> Spoke with my son In AR and he said he caught the tail end of this

> story on the Fox news channel yesterday, but was unable to tell me

> anything about it. Did any of you catch the story? My mother has a

> date of Sept 5th to have both knees replaced at the age of 85. Of

> course this hinges on the out come of the cardiology report. If some

> of you out there around her age that has had TKR,I would love to hear

> how well you've done. She only has tub/shower facilities at home and

> I'm wondering if should install a shower stall for her, any thoughts

> on this?

> Thanks

> j

>

>

I am too blessed to be stressed

[Guest guest]

I guess there are many ways to look at this.

One lot of surgery means only one anesthetic and that could be quite

important, depending on the physical health of the person. For me I often

worry about my mental health when under stress and wonder if one surgery

would be better than two long periods recovering.

In the end I believe everyone needs to make their own decisions, guided by

the medical advice. Remember it is YOUR body not anyone elses, and you pay

for any wrong decision, so it must be your personal decision.

Hard decisions are hard to make, but I am better if I make them myself.

Do what is good for you.

Aussie Margaret

RTHR 1990 revised 2004

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Well, I personally think someone 85 should not have both knees done at

once. I realize her age but I was thankful I had one " good " leg for

support. My thought would be how well can he do in therapy and her

ability to walk. I certainly would have a discussion with her doctor.I

first wanted both knees done at once but after having one done I was

very glad I listened to my doctor and had them done one at a time.

On Aug 23, 2006, at 7:34 PM, billyjpaul wrote:

> Spoke with my son In AR and he said he caught the tail end of this

> story on the Fox news channel yesterday, but was unable to tell me

> anything about it. Did any of you catch the story? My mother has a

> date of Sept 5th to have both knees replaced at the age of 85. Of

> course this hinges on the out come of the cardiology report. If some

> of you out there around her age that has had TKR,I would love to hear

> how well you've done. She only has tub/shower facilities at home and

> I'm wondering if should install a shower stall for her, any thoughts

> on this?

> Thanks

> j

>

>

I am too blessed to be stressed

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[Guest guest]

I am 61 and had my BTKR so I wouldn't have to go

through it a second time. Now, I'm having problems

and am terrified I may have to have one of em replaced again so if that is the case all the misery was

not worth it and I have to go through it again maybe.

I'm really worried. I shouldn't have this kind of pain at 8 months out.

Sherry

Re: TKR and the elderly Fox News

Well, I personally think someone 85 should not have both knees done at once. I realize her age but I was thankful I had one "good" leg for support. My thought would be how well can he do in therapy and her ability to walk. I certainly would have a discussion with her doctor.I first wanted both knees done at once but after having one done I was very glad I listened to my doctor and had them done one at a time.On Aug 23, 2006, at 7:34 PM, billyjpaul wrote:

Spoke with my son In AR and he said he caught the tail end of this story on the Fox news channel yesterday, but was unable to tell me anything about it. Did any of you catch the story? My mother has a date of Sept 5th to have both knees replaced at the age of 85. Of course this hinges on the out come of the cardiology report. If some of you out there around her age that has had TKR,I would love to hear how well you've done. She only has tub/shower facilities at home and I'm wondering if should install a shower stall for her, any thoughts on this?Thanksj I am too blessed to be stressed

[Guest guest]

The new Saran wrap Press and seal works good for keeping the knee dry

during a shower.

On Aug 23, 2006, at 8:38 PM, S.A.M. wrote:

> At first I used a " shower chair " like they have in

> nursing homes.  Then I read that people were simply

> wrapping plastic bags around their legs and securing

> em with tape.  Worked for me  but I was careful not

> to surmerge my knees for a couple weeks. 

>  

> Oh, if she doesn't have a walker the VFW will loan

> you one for free for as long as you need it.  There are

> tons of medical items for pennies on the dollar on

> Ebay too.

>  

> Sherry

>> TKR and the elderly Fox News

>>

>>

>> Spoke with my son In AR and he said he caught the tail end of this

>> story on the Fox news channel yesterday, but was unable to tell me

>> anything about it. Did any of you catch the story? My mother has a

>> date of Sept 5th to have both knees replaced at the age of 85. Of

>> course this hinges on the out come of the cardiology report. If some

>> of you out there around her age that has had TKR,I would love to hear

>> how well you've done. She only has tub/shower facilities at home and

>> I'm wondering if should install a shower stall for her, any thoughts

>> on this?

>> Thanks

>> j

>>

>

" If God brings you to it He will bring you through it. "

[Guest guest]



She will need live in help for a month anyway. Another must

have is a toilet seat riser. I had to use my walker to push myself up off the toilet even with the elevated seat.

Sherry

TKR and the elderly Fox NewsSpoke with my son In AR and he said he caught the tail end of this story on the Fox news channel yesterday, but was unable to tell me anything about it. Did any of you catch the story? My mother has a date of Sept 5th to have both knees replaced at the age of 85. Of course this hinges on the out come of the cardiology report. If some of you out there around her age that has had TKR,I would love to hear how well you've done. She only has tub/shower facilities at home and I'm wondering if should install a shower stall for her, any thoughts on this?Thanksj "If God brings you to it He will bring you through it."

[Guest guest]

On Aug 24, 2006, at 9:24 AM, S.A.M. wrote:

> She will need live in help for a month anyway.  Another must

> have is a toilet seat riser.  I had to use my walker to push myself up

> off the toilet even with the elevated seat.

And that hurts to get up. I still have pain when i get up from a low

position, the first time I had a toilet riser but the second time we

got a commode that I had beside my bed. I liked that too.

>  

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/24/2006 3:05:42 P.M. Central Standard Time, meuw@... writes:

On Aug 24, 2006, at 9:24 AM, S.A.M. wrote:> She will need live in help for a month anyway. Another must> have is a toilet seat riser. I had to use my walker to push myself up > off the toilet even with the elevated seat.And that hurts to get up. I still have pain when i get up from a low position, the first time I had a toilet riser but the second time we got a commode that I had beside my bed. I liked that too.>

So how far out of you TKR are you? I'm 7 months out of my first one and still have pain when getting up. Thanks,

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/25/2006 12:12:42 A.M. Central Standard Time, blueopal@... writes:

Me? I'm 8 months and am having complications

I had a BTKR on 1/6/06. I'm the one with the horrible

pain that started in the right leg about a month and

a half ago. I can't wait to see my OS next tuesday.

He is one of the best but something is very very wrong.

s.a.m (Sherry)

Hi Sherry, gosh I'm going back to my OS on Weds. because of mine still hurting and it feels like my first knee is crunching. That's kinda scaring me. My left one squeaks kinda, but it's nothing like that annoying horrible crunching. I had mine done 3 months a part, but my newest one feels almost as good as my first one. Good luck,

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/25/2006 1:05:58 A.M. Central Standard Time, blueopal@... writes:

Oh I still have pain in the left one too. It seems to

lock and feels like when years ago I had an orthoscopy

because a piece of cartaledge got caught in the joint.

If I push in the back of my knee it is OK. This happens when I'm sitting at the computer and I

tend to tuck my legs back under the chair and when

I straighten em YIKES. It's the right one that is

scaring me. If the cememt didn't bond I will have to

go through a total replacement again. This pain is

a kill and has gotten soooo much worse.

Sherry

Now that's scary, mine has gotten worse also, but it's more the feeling, and the pain on getting up. I have virtually no pain when I'm walking. I wanted it done so bad, but really would prefer not to do it again. I feel out of our door, long story, and landed flat on my first knee, on the gravel, and I'm afraid I damaged my kneecap or something. I hope that I can just go to PT and not have to go back in there again.

[Guest guest]

Me? I'm 8 months and am having complications

I had a BTKR on 1/6/06. I'm the one with the horrible

pain that started in the right leg about a month and

a half ago. I can't wait to see my OS next tuesday.

He is one of the best but something is very very wrong.

s.a.m (Sherry)

Re: TKR and the elderly Fox News

In a message dated 8/24/2006 3:05:42 P.M. Central Standard Time, meuwwhidbey writes:

On Aug 24, 2006, at 9:24 AM, S.A.M. wrote:> She will need live in help for a month anyway. Another must> have is a toilet seat riser. I had to use my walker to push myself up > off the toilet even with the elevated seat.And that hurts to get up. I still have pain when i get up from a low position, the first time I had a toilet riser but the second time we got a commode that I had beside my bed. I liked that too.>

So how far out of you TKR are you? I'm 7 months out of my first one and still have pain when getting up. Thanks,

[Guest guest]

Oh I still have pain in the left one too. It seems to

lock and feels like when years ago I had an orthoscopy

because a piece of cartaledge got caught in the joint.

If I push in the back of my knee it is OK. This happens when I'm sitting at the computer and I

tend to tuck my legs back under the chair and when

I straighten em YIKES. It's the right one that is

scaring me. If the cememt didn't bond I will have to

go through a total replacement again. This pain is

a kill and has gotten soooo much worse.

Sherry

Re: TKR and the elderly Fox News

In a message dated 8/25/2006 12:12:42 A.M. Central Standard Time, blueopalhutchtel (DOT) net writes:

Me? I'm 8 months and am having complications

I had a BTKR on 1/6/06. I'm the one with the horrible

pain that started in the right leg about a month and

a half ago. I can't wait to see my OS next tuesday.

He is one of the best but something is very very wrong.

s.a.m (Sherry)

Hi Sherry, gosh I'm going back to my OS on Weds. because of mine still hurting and it feels like my first knee is crunching. That's kinda scaring me. My left one squeaks kinda, but it's nothing like that annoying horrible crunching. I had mine done 3 months a part, but my newest one feels almost as good as my first one. Good luck,

[Guest guest]

I've fallen twice since I had mine done. On the way

down to meet the floor I was able to twist my body

sideways so my hip and shoulder took the brunt of

it. I fell backward once too.

,

May I ask how old you are?

Sherry

Sherry

Re: TKR and the elderly Fox News

In a message dated 8/25/2006 1:05:58 A.M. Central Standard Time, blueopalhutchtel (DOT) net writes:

Oh I still have pain in the left one too. It seems to

lock and feels like when years ago I had an orthoscopy

because a piece of cartaledge got caught in the joint.

If I push in the back of my knee it is OK. This happens when I'm sitting at the computer and I

tend to tuck my legs back under the chair and when

I straighten em YIKES. It's the right one that is

scaring me. If the cememt didn't bond I will have to

go through a total replacement again. This pain is

a kill and has gotten soooo much worse.

Sherry

Now that's scary, mine has gotten worse also, but it's more the feeling, and the pain on getting up. I have virtually no pain when I'm walking. I wanted it done so bad, but really would prefer not to do it again. I feel out of our door, long story, and landed flat on my first knee, on the gravel, and I'm afraid I damaged my kneecap or something. I hope that I can just go to PT and not have to go back in there again.

[Guest guest]

,

It's difficult, when you have always been the 'strong/helping' one to

let go & ask for help...Ask, my dear, go ahead & ask! It sounds like

you've surrounded yourself with good people, please give them a

chance to give something back to you.

Bob

>

> > Spoke with my son In AR and he said he caught the tail end of this

> > story on the Fox news channel yesterday, but was unable to tell

me

> > anything about it. Did any of you catch the story? My mother has

a

> > date of Sept 5th to have both knees replaced at the age of 85. Of

> > course this hinges on the out come of the cardiology report. If

some

> > of you out there around her age that has had TKR,I would love to

hear

> > how well you've done. She only has tub/shower facilities at home

and

> > I'm wondering if should install a shower stall for her, any

thoughts

> > on this?

> > Thanks

> > j

> >

> >

> I am too blessed to be stressed

>

>

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In a message dated 8/25/2006 12:47:42 P.M. Central Standard Time, meuw@... writes:

I have fallen also and once right on the knee but the doctor said there was no damage but he doesn't like me to fall. I told him I didn't do it on purpose.On Aug 25, 2006, at 2:44 AM, S.A.M. wrote:> I've fallen twice since I had mine done. On the way> down to meet the floor I was able to twist my body> sideways so my hip and shoulder took the brunt of> it. I fell backward once too.> > ,> > May I ask how old you are?

Yeah, duh???? I don't think I've ever meant to fall, lol.

[Guest guest]

do you spend any time with your legs straight and maybe a little elevated???it seems like sitting in a chair with both knees bent back, for a length of time would cause a lot of fluid to build up in your lower leg. with all of the healing that's going on fresh oxygen rich blood is important

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/25/2006 2:11:27 P.M. Central Standard Time, blueopal@... writes:

,

I hate like everything to even mention this but this

falling all the time sounds suspicious. Have you

ever been tested for MS? The reason I ask is that

my step sister fell a lot when she was young. It

continued as she aged. Everyone just thought she was

just clumsey. Well, she married and had 2 boys and when she was in the hospital with one of her sons

she was diagnosed with MS. Many people go undiagnosed for many years . Please get tested for

it. Your knees may not be the reason you're falling

which is way to much.

Sherry

You know, I kind of was worried about that also. How do they test you for that. I've been tested for things so many times I don't remember what they were. I will mention it to them though. I have to go on Weds. They all knew that I fall a lot and it seems to be getting a lot better, hopefully. Maybe I should just take my chances and ride that horse.

[Guest guest]

I have fallen also and once right on the knee but the doctor said there

was no damage but he doesn't like me to fall. I told him I didn't do it

on purpose.

On Aug 25, 2006, at 2:44 AM, S.A.M. wrote:

> I've fallen twice since I had mine done.  On the way

> down to meet the floor I was able to twist my body

> sideways so my hip and shoulder took the brunt of

> it.  I fell backward once too.

>  

> ,

>  

> May I ask how old you are?

>  

> Sherry

>  

> Sherry

>  

>> Re: TKR and the elderly Fox News

>>

>>

>>

>> In a message dated 8/25/2006 1:05:58 A.M. Central Standard Time,

>> blueopal@... writes:

>>>

>>> Oh I still have pain in the left one too.  It seems to

>>> lock and feels like when years ago I had an orthoscopy

>>> because a piece of cartaledge got caught in the joint.

>>> If I push in the back of my knee it is OK.  This happens when I'm

>>> sitting at the computer and I

>>> tend to tuck my legs back under the chair and when

>>> I straighten em YIKES.  It's the right one that is

>>> scaring me.  If the cememt didn't bond I will have to

>>> go through a total replacement again.  This pain is

>>> a kill and has gotten soooo much worse.

>>>  

>>> Sherry   Now that's scary, mine has gotten worse also, but it's more

>>> the feeling, and the pain on getting up.  I have virtually no pain

>>> when I'm walking.  I wanted it done so bad, but really would prefer

>>> not to do it again.  I feel out of our door, long story, and landed

>>> flat on my first knee, on the gravel, and I'm afraid I damaged my

>>> kneecap or something.  I hope that I can just go to PT and not have

>>> to go back in there again. 

>>

>>

>

" If you are all wrapped up in yourself, you are overdressed. "

[Guest guest]

I'm on my feet a lot. We live in a huge two story

old farm house. I have pain in both legs when I first

get up but the catching in the left knee is something

I'll mention to my OS Tuesday.

I have arthritis all over including my ankles and

feet. My neck is almost non-existent and my

chiropractor will no longer crack my neck for feea

of it breaking SCARY. My spine is a real mess as

well. No doubt I will occupy a wheel chair in the

not terribly distant future as I have degenerative

bone disease, osteoprosis and osteo arthritis.

Sherry

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do you spend any time with your legs straight and maybe a little elevated???it seems like sitting in a chair with both knees bent back, for a length of time would cause a lot of fluid to build up in your lower leg. with all of the healing that's going on fresh oxygen rich blood is important

[Guest guest]

,

I hate like everything to even mention this but this

falling all the time sounds suspicious. Have you

ever been tested for MS? The reason I ask is that

my step sister fell a lot when she was young. It

continued as she aged. Everyone just thought she was

just clumsey. Well, she married and had 2 boys and when she was in the hospital with one of her sons

she was diagnosed with MS. Many people go undiagnosed for many years . Please get tested for

it. Your knees may not be the reason you're falling

which is way to much.

Sherry

Re: TKR and the elderly Fox News

In a message dated 8/25/2006 4:47:01 A.M. Central Standard Time, blueopalhutchtel (DOT) net writes:

I've fallen twice since I had mine done. On the way

down to meet the floor I was able to twist my body

sideways so my hip and shoulder took the brunt of

it. I fell backward once too.

,

May I ask how old you are?

Sherry

Hi Sherry, I'm 46 now but I was 45 when I had the knees and back done. I probably fell once a week before I had them done. It was crazy. I've fallen so many times I can't count and it got worse the worse my knees got. Then I had the one done and I still kept falling, not quite as bad though, then I had the other done and still, kept falling. I don't know how much of this was due to the pain meds. I had to learn how to pick my feet up again because I was used to waddling. It's so ironic but last night I lost my balance and fell against a TV tray and onto a recliner. It didn't hurt too much cause I've learned to protect my knees, but I was in such a strange position that it was hard to get up. I also have horses, dogs and foster dogs and cats, chickens, ducks, a goat, just think of it and I've had it. We just got another horse in July and I was doing so well on her but day before yesterday I was riding and she kinda bucked and my girth strap broke. Anyway I landed on my back still in the saddle and hit my head. My butt bone is very sore. I think I'm going to ask for a full body X-Ray, lol. I know I should probably not be riding but it's been my passion since I was 2 or 3, and both of my OS said it was OK. I need to build up a lot more muscles. I'm writing a novel again, but that's me.

[Guest guest]

Good luck with that knee. I hope the cement is still good.

Ann

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In a message dated 8/25/2006 12:12:42 A.M. Central Standard Time, blueopalhutchtel (DOT) net writes:

Me? I'm 8 months and am having complications

I had a BTKR on 1/6/06. I'm the one with the horrible

pain that started in the right leg about a month and

a half ago. I can't wait to see my OS next tuesday.

He is one of the best but something is very very wrong.

s.a.m (Sherry)

Hi Sherry, gosh I'm going back to my OS on Weds. because of mine still hurting and it feels like my first knee is crunching. That's kinda scaring me. My left one squeaks kinda, but it's nothing like that annoying horrible crunching. I had mine done 3 months a part, but my newest one feels almost as good as my first one. Good luck,

[Guest guest]

When I had my R LR done in 1995, first thing out the door, I fell and landed on that knee. There's a cosmic law about this.

Ann

Re: TKR and the elderly Fox News

In a message dated 8/25/2006 1:05:58 A.M. Central Standard Time, blueopalhutchtel (DOT) net writes:

Oh I still have pain in the left one too. It seems to

lock and feels like when years ago I had an orthoscopy

because a piece of cartaledge got caught in the joint.

If I push in the back of my knee it is OK. This happens when I'm sitting at the computer and I

tend to tuck my legs back under the chair and when

I straighten em YIKES. It's the right one that is

scaring me. If the cememt didn't bond I will have to

go through a total replacement again. This pain is

a kill and has gotten soooo much worse.

Sherry

Now that's scary, mine has gotten worse also, but it's more the feeling, and the pain on getting up. I have virtually no pain when I'm walking. I wanted it done so bad, but really would prefer not to do it again. I feel out of our door, long story, and landed flat on my first knee, on the gravel, and I'm afraid I damaged my kneecap or something. I hope that I can just go to PT and not have to go back in there again.

[Guest guest]

And the strain for him must be quite high too.

Don't forget to make sure he knows you appreciate his support.

Aussie Margaret

RTHR 1990 revised 2004

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Margaret

my mental health has been my real demon this time around

Will I get back to work quickly, what about the mortgage and finances

Many people wanting to help but I have shut them out a bit because this is

the they do

not know and I am the one that usually does the helping

It's funny because if I go somewhere Bill (husband) has to come to and if

he has driven me insane for whatever trivial reason I have dreamt up that

day I can't even whine about it because he is there

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Yeah, me too but I'm scared witless about it because of

the intense pain I've developed.

Sherry

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In a message dated 8/25/2006 12:12:42 A.M. Central Standard Time, blueopalhutchtel (DOT) net writes:

Me? I'm 8 months and am having complications

I had a BTKR on 1/6/06. I'm the one with the horrible

pain that started in the right leg about a month and

a half ago. I can't wait to see my OS next tuesday.

He is one of the best but something is very very wrong.

s.a.m (Sherry)

Hi Sherry, gosh I'm going back to my OS on Weds. because of mine still hurting and it feels like my first knee is crunching. That's kinda scaring me. My left one squeaks kinda, but it's nothing like that annoying horrible crunching. I had mine done 3 months a part, but my newest one feels almost as good as my first one. Good luck,

[Guest guest]

I'm not sure but you might want to go the the web

page for the MS foundation.

Sherry

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In a message dated 8/25/2006 2:11:27 P.M. Central Standard Time, blueopalhutchtel (DOT) net writes:

,

I hate like everything to even mention this but this

falling all the time sounds suspicious. Have you

ever been tested for MS? The reason I ask is that

my step sister fell a lot when she was young. It

continued as she aged. Everyone just thought she was

just clumsey. Well, she married and had 2 boys and when she was in the hospital with one of her sons

she was diagnosed with MS. Many people go undiagnosed for many years . Please get tested for

it. Your knees may not be the reason you're falling

which is way to much.

Sherry

You know, I kind of was worried about that also. How do they test you for that. I've been tested for things so many times I don't remember what they were. I will mention it to them though. I have to go on Weds. They all knew that I fall a lot and it seems to be getting a lot better, hopefully. Maybe I should just take my chances and ride that horse.