hip and knee

[Guest guest]

, which did you find a harder process........your hip or knee

replacement?

Few here have had both done. I had the hip done on 11.11.2010 and need

a knee done......just trying to get some opinions.......Any others had both

done?

BARB in Florida

Re: New to the group double TKR 12-13

Hello ,

I had a bilateral knee replacement on July 22, 2010, so I am 6 months out

from my surgery. From what you describe, you sound right on track. I was

very busy with my PT and still had some pain and discomfort, but it got

better weekly. I was not taking many pain meds, especially once I started

driving at about 5 weeks. I only took them at night, mainly to help me

sleep.

This WILL get better! I was never really a doubter, but when you are in the

thick of things, sometimes you question why you did this. At 6 months out,

I have NO question that it was the best decision I have ever made. I would

absolutely do both again, if I was asked. I am just 52, so we are about the

same age. I have already had a hip replaced as well. Don't try to push too

hard and be " macho " . That can get you in trouble.

You can feel free to contact me privately or on here. Good luck with your

new knees!

in PA

Bilateral TKR - 7/22/2010

Left Hip - 7/2007

>

> Hello, I just joined this group. I had both knees replaced on 12/13 so I

> am about 5 weeks out. At this point I am walking with a cane outside of

> the house and can walk without it in the house. I just started driving

> this week and back to the office a few afternoons per week. I am doing PT

> on my own on a daily basis and with a therapist 3 times per week. Still

> have pain and discomfort and take my pain med's 3 to 4 times in a 24 hour

> period. I am 50 years old and in relatively good shape outside of the

> knees.

>

> I am interested in getting some feedback from others in the group that

> have experienced what i am going through, I am trying to figure out if I

> am on track, ahead of or behind where I should be at this point. How long

> should it be before I can wlak without discomfort.

>

> I am trying to work on gaining strength and flexibility. I am at about 100

> deg. with one knee and about 90 with the other.

>

> I know that I have asked for alot of feedback but I really would

> appreciate some replies.

>

> Thanks, in Ohio

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi Barb, I'm not but am a THR and TKR. I found the hip harder than

the knee, but perhaps that is due to the type of hip replacement done. I

had the open wide down the side and across the butt cheek - about 20 inches

was the cut - ouchie. And again with revisions on both, the hip was harder

than the knee. Overall tho, I am very pleased to be active!

TACHANKA SIBERIANS

" All Four Paws Rolling "

wenatchee, wa

, which did you find a harder process........your hip or knee

replacement?

Few here have had both done. I had the hip done on 11.11.2010 and need

a knee done......just trying to get some opinions.......Any others had both

done?

BARB in Florida

[Guest guest]

, my surgeon called his type of incision a lateral.........on the

very outside of the hip but only about 7 inches long.......so lots of things

were cut.........but I had very little pain......it is taking a while for

the

muscle to heal and get its strength back but I was very pleased overall

with the whole process........10 weeks ago I wondered though. Thank

you for your response, . I have another friend who says that her

hip were worse than knee too........BARB

RE: hip and knee

Hi Barb, I'm not but am a THR and TKR. I found the hip harder than

the knee, but perhaps that is due to the type of hip replacement done. I

had the open wide down the side and across the butt cheek - about 20 inches

was the cut - ouchie. And again with revisions on both, the hip was harder

than the knee. Overall tho, I am very pleased to be active!

TACHANKA SIBERIANS

" All Four Paws Rolling "

wenatchee, wa

, which did you find a harder process........your hip or knee

replacement?

Few here have had both done. I had the hip done on 11.11.2010 and need

a knee done......just trying to get some opinions.......Any others had both

done?

BARB in Florida

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[Guest guest]

It's kind of a tough call. Of course I just had the one hip, but since my knees

were already so bad, it hurt to do anything. I also hated all of the

restrictions at the beginning. With the knees, it was two at the same time, so

that is hard to compare since I did not have a good leg to stand on. As with

most things, as time passes, you sort of forget a lot. Basically I can say if

you are in a lot of pain and injections, etc., don't help anymore, we are lucky

to have the option of a replacement. It is relatively safe and has generally a

good outcome.

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> > Hello, I just joined this group. I had both knees replaced on 12/13 so I

> > am about 5 weeks out. At this point I am walking with a cane outside of

> > the house and can walk without it in the house. I just started driving

> > this week and back to the office a few afternoons per week. I am doing PT

> > on my own on a daily basis and with a therapist 3 times per week. Still

> > have pain and discomfort and take my pain med's 3 to 4 times in a 24 hour

> > period. I am 50 years old and in relatively good shape outside of the

> > knees.

> >

> > I am interested in getting some feedback from others in the group that

> > have experienced what i am going through, I am trying to figure out if I

> > am on track, ahead of or behind where I should be at this point. How long

> > should it be before I can wlak without discomfort.

> >

> > I am trying to work on gaining strength and flexibility. I am at about 100

> > deg. with one knee and about 90 with the other.

> >

> > I know that I have asked for alot of feedback but I really would

> > appreciate some replies.

> >

> > Thanks, in Ohio

> >

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