Re: Re: Scheduled for TKR in Sept.

[Guest guest]

It was soooo great to have the raised toilet seat before my surgery. I

continued to use it after my first surgery due to the difficulties with my

nonsurgical leg at that time. After my second surgery I was able to use the

toilet without that assistance.

But I highly recommend getting one as soon as you are having trouble getting

up. I used the raised toilet for a month or two before suregery. It made my

life a lot more comfortable until I could have the knees done and no longer

needed it.

Again we are all different in terms of our needs. People have different

amounts of ³bend² when getting home from the hospital me. And for me my two

knees gave me different experience after surgery. Many find that the raised

toilet seat is needed for a while during rehab.

These little conveniences can make a world of difference when we are in

pain.

Peace,

Jackie

On 8/15/10 7:19 AM, " musician12858 " <musician12858@...> wrote:

>

>

> Just having had both knees replaced, you CAN sit on a toilet. However, to

> clarify, it would NOT be easy to sit on a normal toilet without help. I have

> a commode on top of my regular toilet here at home. In the hospital I used a

> stand alone commode. I never even went into my bathroom there. In rehab, I

> used the regular toilet, but it had double hand rails. It is more the getting

> back up when you are done. You are trained how to bend your knees some to sit

> (but then you kick your knees out while you are sitting) and get up as well,

> you have to walk your feet back.

>

> in PA

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Jackie,

The raised toilet seat was the most helpful equipment I had for after surgery. I

used it for several months after just because it was so much more comfortable

getting up from there then the regular toilet height. It's the one thing I

always recommend to anyone after a knee replacement.  would imagine it would be

the same for the " hippies "

Jeff

________________________________

From: on <jackiett@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 11:57:44 AM

Subject: Re: Re: Scheduled for TKR in Sept.

It was soooo great to have the raised toilet seat before my surgery.  I

continued to use it after my first surgery due to the difficulties with my

nonsurgical leg at that time.  After my second surgery I was able to use the

toilet without that assistance.

But I highly recommend getting one as soon as you are having trouble getting

up. I used the raised toilet for a month or two before suregery.  It made my

life a lot more comfortable until I could have the knees done and no longer

needed it.

Again we are all different in terms of our needs.  People have different

amounts of ³bend² when getting home from the hospital me.  And for me my two

knees gave me different experience after surgery.  Many find that the raised

toilet seat is needed for a while during rehab.

These little conveniences can make a world of difference when we are in

pain.

Peace,

Jackie

On 8/15/10 7:19 AM, " musician12858 " <musician12858@...> wrote:

>   

>

> Just having had both knees replaced, you CAN sit on a toilet.  However, to

> clarify, it would NOT be easy to sit on a normal toilet without help.  I have

> a commode on top of my regular toilet here at home.  In the hospital I used a

> stand alone commode.  I never even went into my bathroom there.  In rehab, I

> used the regular toilet, but it had double hand rails.  It is more the getting

> back up when you are done.  You are trained how to bend your knees some to sit

> (but then you kick your knees out while you are sitting) and get up as well,

> you have to walk your feet back.

>

> in PA

>

>

[Guest guest]

Jackie, could you, would you elaborate more on the differences in your knees

experiences and outcomes etc.? I might have to have my other one done and I

really am apprehensive and am wanting to glean all I can. I don't mean so much

in " bending to use the bathroom " so much as like bending in general then and now

and what made the surgeries different etc. If you would be so

kind.....thanks...dash

Re: Re: Scheduled for TKR in Sept.

It was soooo great to have the raised toilet seat before my surgery. I

continued to use it after my first surgery due to the difficulties with my

nonsurgical leg at that time. After my second surgery I was able to use the

toilet without that assistance.

But I highly recommend getting one as soon as you are having trouble getting

up. I used the raised toilet for a month or two before suregery. It made my

life a lot more comfortable until I could have the knees done and no longer

needed it.

Again we are all different in terms of our needs. People have different

amounts of ³bend² when getting home from the hospital me. And for me my two

knees gave me different experience after surgery. Many find that the raised

toilet seat is needed for a while during rehab.

These little conveniences can make a world of difference when we are in

pain.

Peace,

Jackie

[Guest guest]

This is interesting, I never heard of this device. Even the hospital

bathroom didn¹t have one. (I have to tell you, though, that while my surgeon

was first-rate, the hospital was a dump, I felt lucky that we had beds

even.)

I only had one knee done, but I never had a problem getting up from the

toilet, either at the hospital or at home. What I did have was MASSIVE

swelling, though, at first, which scared the wits out of everybody including

me. Everyone is so different I guess.

F

TKR 1/15/09

on 8/16/10 9:14 AM, Scharff at zinsdad@... wrote:

>

>

>

>

>

> Hi Jackie,

> The raised toilet seat was the most helpful equipment I had for after surgery.

> I

> used it for several months after just because it was so much more comfortable

> getting up from there then the regular toilet height. It's the one thing I

> always recommend to anyone after a knee replacement.  would imagine it would

> be

> the same for the " hippies "

> Jeff

>

> ________________________________

> From: on <jackiett@... <mailto:jackiett%40att.net> >

> Joint Replacement

> <mailto:Joint Replacement%40>

> Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 11:57:44 AM

> Subject: Re: Re: Scheduled for TKR in Sept.

>

> It was soooo great to have the raised toilet seat before my surgery.  I

> continued to use it after my first surgery due to the difficulties with my

> nonsurgical leg at that time.  After my second surgery I was able to use the

> toilet without that assistance.

>

> But I highly recommend getting one as soon as you are having trouble getting

> up. I used the raised toilet for a month or two before suregery.  It made my

> life a lot more comfortable until I could have the knees done and no longer

> needed it.

>

> Again we are all different in terms of our needs.  People have different

> amounts of ³bend² when getting home from the hospital me.  And for me my two

> knees gave me different experience after surgery.  Many find that the raised

> toilet seat is needed for a while during rehab.

>

> These little conveniences can make a world of difference when we are in

> pain.

>

> Peace,

> Jackie

>

> On 8/15/10 7:19 AM, " musician12858 " <musician12858@...

> <mailto:musician12858%40aol.com> > wrote:

>

>> >   

>> >

>> > Just having had both knees replaced, you CAN sit on a toilet.  However, to

>> > clarify, it would NOT be easy to sit on a normal toilet without help.  I

>> have

>> > a commode on top of my regular toilet here at home.  In the hospital I used

a

>> > stand alone commode.  I never even went into my bathroom there.  In rehab,

I

>> > used the regular toilet, but it had double hand rails.  It is more the

>> getting

>> > back up when you are done.  You are trained how to bend your knees some to

>> sit

>> > (but then you kick your knees out while you are sitting) and get up as

>> well,

>> > you have to walk your feet back.

>> >

>> > in PA

>> >

>> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

That is one area that is easier for the guys.......you don't have to sit

down as often as

us ladies......LOL BARB

Re: Re: Scheduled for TKR in Sept.

It was soooo great to have the raised toilet seat before my surgery. I

continued to use it after my first surgery due to the difficulties with my

nonsurgical leg at that time. After my second surgery I was able to use the

toilet without that assistance.

But I highly recommend getting one as soon as you are having trouble getting

up. I used the raised toilet for a month or two before suregery. It made my

life a lot more comfortable until I could have the knees done and no longer

needed it.

Again we are all different in terms of our needs. People have different

amounts of ³bend² when getting home from the hospital me. And for me my two

knees gave me different experience after surgery. Many find that the raised

toilet seat is needed for a while during rehab.

These little conveniences can make a world of difference when we are in

pain.

Peace,

Jackie

On 8/15/10 7:19 AM, " musician12858 " <musician12858@...> wrote:

>

>

> Just having had both knees replaced, you CAN sit on a toilet. However, to

> clarify, it would NOT be easy to sit on a normal toilet without help. I

> have

> a commode on top of my regular toilet here at home. In the hospital I used

> a

> stand alone commode. I never even went into my bathroom there. In rehab, I

> used the regular toilet, but it had double hand rails. It is more the

> getting

> back up when you are done. You are trained how to bend your knees some to

> sit

> (but then you kick your knees out while you are sitting) and get up as

> well,

> you have to walk your feet back.

>

> in PA

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Dash,

My second knee was much easier all round. I came out of the surgery feeling

better ‹ no nausea! I felt energetic and healthy in the hospital and went

for walks on my own. It was easier to use the bathroom. I slept better.

When I got to work with the physical therapist everything went really and I

had good flexion very quickly as well as being able to walk without assists

right away. I drove within a few weeks ‹ the second being my left leg so no

braking required. I didn¹t need as much pain meds.

All in all it was just easier. Hope that helps a little.

Peace,

Jackie

--

Jackie on

Jackiett@...

R-TKR 3-19-09

L-TKR 9-1-09

Dr. Patch

On 8/16/10 9:18 AM, " dash " <dash4@...> wrote:

>

>

>

>

>

> Jackie, could you, would you elaborate more on the differences in your knees

> experiences and outcomes etc.? I might have to have my other one done and I

> really am apprehensive and am wanting to glean all I can. I don't mean so

> much in " bending to use the bathroom " so much as like bending in general then

> and now and what made the surgeries different etc. If you would be so

> kind.....thanks...dash

> Re: Re: Scheduled for TKR in Sept.

>

> It was soooo great to have the raised toilet seat before my surgery. I

> continued to use it after my first surgery due to the difficulties with my

> nonsurgical leg at that time. After my second surgery I was able to use the

> toilet without that assistance.

>

> But I highly recommend getting one as soon as you are having trouble getting

> up. I used the raised toilet for a month or two before suregery. It made my

> life a lot more comfortable until I could have the knees done and no longer

> needed it.

>

> Again we are all different in terms of our needs. People have different

> amounts of ³bend² when getting home from the hospital me. And for me my two

> knees gave me different experience after surgery. Many find that the raised

> toilet seat is needed for a while during rehab.

>

> These little conveniences can make a world of difference when we are in

> pain.

>

> Peace,

> Jackie

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Jackie........hmmm what do you mean by " braking " ? dash

Re: Re: Scheduled for TKR in Sept.

Hi Dash,

My second knee was much easier all round. I came out of the surgery feeling

better < no nausea! I felt energetic and healthy in the hospital and went

for walks on my own. It was easier to use the bathroom. I slept better.

When I got to work with the physical therapist everything went really and I

had good flexion very quickly as well as being able to walk without assists

right away. I drove within a few weeks < the second being my left leg so no

braking required. I didn¹t need as much pain meds.

All in all it was just easier. Hope that helps a little.

Peace,

Jackie

--

Jackie on

Jackiett@...

R-TKR 3-19-09

L-TKR 9-1-09

Dr. Patch

[Guest guest]

I didn't need to use the new (left) surgical leg to brake when driving.

Jackie on

Borntodrum.org

Womendrummers.org

Girightshotline.org

510-332-5998

On Aug 17, 2010, at 5:46 AM, " dash " <dash4@...> wrote:

> Hi Jackie........hmmm what do you mean by " braking " ? dash

> Re: Re: Scheduled for TKR in Sept.

>

> Hi Dash,

>

> My second knee was much easier all round. I came out of the surgery feeling

> better < no nausea! I felt energetic and healthy in the hospital and went

> for walks on my own. It was easier to use the bathroom. I slept better.

> When I got to work with the physical therapist everything went really and I

> had good flexion very quickly as well as being able to walk without assists

> right away. I drove within a few weeks < the second being my left leg so no

> braking required. I didn¹t need as much pain meds.

>

> All in all it was just easier. Hope that helps a little.

>

> Peace,

> Jackie

> --

> Jackie on

> Jackiett@...

> R-TKR 3-19-09

> L-TKR 9-1-09

> Dr. Patch

>

>

[Guest guest]

Oh, ok. Duh. lol. Thanks. dash

Re: Re: Scheduled for TKR in Sept.

I didn't need to use the new (left) surgical leg to brake when driving.

[Guest guest]

I a higher toliet seat when I had my TKR in April and now the surgery is coming

up for the right knee, I'll rent the seat again, it was a big help, the biggest

help, I'd say!!!!  B  (AR)

From: F <celtictrek@...>

Subject: Re: Scheduled for TKR in Sept.

Joint Replacement

Date: Thursday, August 19, 2010, 5:15 PM

 

Prior to my TKR, my husband installed an ADA height toilet in our bathroom. It

made a world of difference. After my surgery, he then put on the arm rests,

which I still use because my other knee needs done.

I never realized how you're practically sitting on the floor with some toilets

until I started having trouble getting up!

F.

>

> >   

> >

> > Just having had both knees replaced, you CAN sit on a toilet.  However, to

> > clarify, it would NOT be easy to sit on a normal toilet without help.  I

have

> > a commode on top of my regular toilet here at home.  In the hospital I used

a

> > stand alone commode.  I never even went into my bathroom there.  In rehab,

I

> > used the regular toilet, but it had double hand rails.  It is more the

getting

> > back up when you are done.  You are trained how to bend your knees some to

sit

> > (but then you kick your knees out while you are sitting) and get up as well,

> > you have to walk your feet back.

> >

> > in PA

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am getting rid of my scar tissue, slowly, I massage my knee constantly and I

mean rubbing it with some gusto.  I also use an electric massager that I'm

using on it and the scar tissue seems to be breaking up.  That makes me very

happy!!!! B   (Arkansas)

From: F <celtictrek@...>

Subject: Re: Scheduled for TKR in Sept.

Joint Replacement

Date: Thursday, August 19, 2010, 5:19 PM

 

I am 9 months out from my tkr. I'm currently having PT for some back issues, and

the sacral manipulation involves the therapist leaning quite heavily on my leg

with the TKR. I told him this made me nervous and he said, " , you could

fall of the roof of this building and the only thing that WOULDN'T break would

be your new knee! "

>

> I have a rather silly question---but I was wondering can you

dislodge/break/screw up your knee prosthesis? I mean if you did too

much/exercised to hard/fell, etc. Can anyone help me?

> also if you can't bend your knee (forgive the personal) how do you sit on a

toilet??

> Hugs

> Bobbi

>

[Guest guest]

Hmmmmm I am going to keep massaging and rubbing too, then. Thanks. dash

Re: Re: Scheduled for TKR in Sept.

I am getting rid of my scar tissue, slowly, I massage my knee constantly and I

mean rubbing it with some gusto. I also use an electric massager that I'm using

on it and the scar tissue seems to be breaking up. That makes me very happy!!!!

B (Arkansas)

[Guest guest]

Well it's working for me, thank goodness!!!!!  That scar tissue can be a

bugger!!!!!!!  Good luck.  B (Arkansas)

From: dash <dash4@...>

Subject: Re: Re: Scheduled for TKR in Sept.

Joint Replacement

Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 9:05 AM

 

Hmmmmm I am going to keep massaging and rubbing too, then. Thanks. dash

Re: Re: Scheduled for TKR in Sept.

I am getting rid of my scar tissue, slowly, I massage my knee constantly and I

mean rubbing it with some gusto. I also use an electric massager that I'm using

on it and the scar tissue seems to be breaking up. That makes me very happy!!!!

B (Arkansas)