My recovery in hospital after a TKR was spent screaming for oxycodone, followed by screaming for more oxycodone when I got home. In between that I was begging for amputation! I have always had a high pain threshold but I was one of the unlucky ones who had a bad time and complications. I am told I will forget in time and be grateful I had the op but am still waiting…and so is my friend who had one at the same time. I know people who have sailed through it and that it is the norm rather than the exception. I needed this operation so just have to grin and bear it, and pray…
Same! On top of that, I'm allergic to just about every type of pain medication except for Tylenol. That's a joke! What's even more hilarious is I'm scheduled to have my other knee replaced in three months!🎉😢🎉😢🎉
@@markusanthonylink Me again, two months since I last posted and very little progress to show for 3 months post-op - both in terms of pain or mobility 😪 My Surgeon tells me that in another year or so, (yes you read this right, another YEAR or so) I won’t know myself in that I will feel soooo good. Funny that not one medical professional mentioned a whole year++ before, isn’t it?! Plus I have also been told now that the people who sail through it are the exception, not the rule! Every day a different story, they must think we forget what they initially told us. My heart goes out to you for your inability to tolerate any drugs other than Tylenol. I’m not a junkie but I don’t know how I would survive the mind-numbing pain without the oxycodone etc that I am still taking- albeit in smaller doses now. I’m still not able to go back to work, and to be honest I think the only thing that keeps me halfway sane is the knowledge that I really had no choice as I was virtually a cripple before I had the operation. I’m still a cripple but hey, now I can look forward to the fact that it’s only going to be another year (or so) before I can tap dance on the ceiling. Until I remember that there are 365 days in a year 🤣
Not providing adequate pain relief is unreasonable. Take what you need in addition to narcotics, but don’t forget OTC meds and therapeutic marijuana. Space it all out if you’re not getting enough- complain!!!
How do you recover from Total Knee Replacement when it's been 3 years and yet the knee stays in pain and can't walk w/o assistance even going through 12 weeks of physical therapy but when you got doctors who really just messed up your knee and your total life is just messed up because of this! I never recovered even after 3 years of pain, hell n agony!
I'm working on getting my a1c down so I can have tkr....I'm terrified. Been hobbling since January,had series of gel injections with zero relief. I'm so sorry you're in agony, I know how much this has burdened you. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Wishing a miracle for you 💕
I'm in my hospital room at this very moment. 🇺🇸 missouri. Total knee replacement. For me...I've been in severe pain constant pain. Pills and shots . It's 1a.m. no way to sleep. At this point I wish I wouldn't have had it done. But I'm told in few weeks I'll be thinking of have the other replaced. But at this moment (surgery was at 10am ..2 hours) I wish I'd just continued with the pain I had.
thanks for the advice I am getting a total knee replacement very soon. Your video help me know what to watch for after the surgery. I like being prepare and I like doing my research so I am feeling a little more at ease however I have to be more careful because of my factor 5 so now I know what to watch for thank you again
@@DrODonovan yes I have just had a full knee replacement and resting at home board out of my mined I’m finding it hard to get comfortable and I’m in a fair bit of pain that is going down my leg 🦵 into my foot 🦶 I’m icing it with a air cast cooler which helps but I’m not to sure if I’m using it to much?
I would like to ask a question for my mum as she has been referred for a knee replacement 8 years ago and last week again however she cannot take a decision as she is diabetic and 65 years old. Could you please suggest if she should go for the knee replacement if she is diabetic, 65 years old, she’s on insulin and she had steroid injections in the knee 3 times in the last 10 years. Please suggest/advice? Would be really appreciated. If u have any question please let me know.
I am 2 weeks out from my surgery, yes very painful but your mom needs to understand it will only get worse, she should not wait. Listen to her Surgeon. They know what they’re doing and this surgery is done all the time. Her diabetes I’m sure they are aware of and will obviously take into consideration. I’m 62 and so happy it’s over! Good Luck, she will be fine.🙏
Had a total knee replacement almost 6weeks ago. One week in hosp. Three weeks in a rehab facility. Im at home now. I'm still in severe pain off and on and am still using narcotic meds every 4-5 hrs. This has been theWORST TIME OF MY LIFE, CAN'T STAND WHEN PAIN HITS ME! NOT DOING THIS EVER. EVER AGAIN. I'll use a wheelchair if needed. Hospital experience in Ontario is horrible and horrific! Nohelp, understaffed, halls andfloors were filthy! HEALTHCARE INONTARIO NEEDS MORE FUNDING!! NOT. MY. CANADA!!!
My recovery in hospital after a TKR was spent screaming for oxycodone, followed by screaming for more oxycodone when I got home. In between that I was begging for amputation! I have always had a high pain threshold but I was one of the unlucky ones who had a bad time and complications. I am told I will forget in time and be grateful I had the op but am still waiting…and so is my friend who had one at the same time. I know people who have sailed through it and that it is the norm rather than the exception. I needed this operation so just have to grin and bear it, and pray…
Same 😫
Same! On top of that, I'm allergic to just about every type of pain medication except for Tylenol. That's a joke! What's even more hilarious is I'm scheduled to have my other knee replaced in three months!🎉😢🎉😢🎉
@@markusanthonylink Me again, two months since I last posted and very little progress to show for 3 months post-op - both in terms of pain or mobility 😪 My Surgeon tells me that in another year or so, (yes you read this right, another YEAR or so) I won’t know myself in that I will feel soooo good. Funny that not one medical professional mentioned a whole year++ before, isn’t it?! Plus I have also been told now that the people who sail through it are the exception, not the rule! Every day a different story, they must think we forget what they initially told us. My heart goes out to you for your inability to tolerate any drugs other than Tylenol. I’m not a junkie but I don’t know how I would survive the mind-numbing pain without the oxycodone etc that I am still taking- albeit in smaller doses now. I’m still not able to go back to work, and to be honest I think the only thing that keeps me halfway sane is the knowledge that I really had no choice as I was virtually a cripple before I had the operation. I’m still a cripple but hey, now I can look forward to the fact that it’s only going to be another year (or so) before I can tap dance on the ceiling. Until I remember that there are 365 days in a year 🤣
Not providing adequate pain relief is unreasonable. Take what you need in addition to narcotics, but don’t forget OTC meds and therapeutic marijuana. Space it all out if you’re not getting enough- complain!!!
How do you recover from Total Knee Replacement when it's been 3 years and yet the knee stays in pain and can't walk w/o assistance even going through 12 weeks of physical therapy but when you got doctors who really just messed up your knee and your total life is just messed up because of this! I never recovered even after 3 years of pain, hell n agony!
I'm working on getting my a1c down so I can have tkr....I'm terrified. Been hobbling since January,had series of gel injections with zero relief. I'm so sorry you're in agony, I know how much this has burdened you. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Wishing a miracle for you 💕
I'm in my hospital room at this very moment. 🇺🇸 missouri. Total knee replacement. For me...I've been in severe pain constant pain. Pills and shots . It's 1a.m. no way to sleep. At this point I wish I wouldn't have had it done. But I'm told in few weeks I'll be thinking of have the other replaced. But at this moment (surgery was at 10am ..2 hours) I wish I'd just continued with the pain I had.
Stay strong, it will get better every day. I am 2 weeks out and I totally understand. You will get there!🙏
Thank you for doing this. I found it to be both very informative - and well presented too.
Glad it was helpful!
I am scheduled for my first total knee arthoplasty in about 5 weeks. This video was so enlightening. Thank you so much.
So glad it was helpful and hope your operation goes well
Dr O'Donovan I have told my friend to watch the video her mum is going to have a knee replacement
Hope that her mum's operation goes well. Thanks for recommending the video Marion.
thanks for the advice I am getting a total knee replacement very soon. Your video help me know what to watch for after the surgery. I like being prepare and I like doing my research so I am feeling a little more at ease however I have to be more careful because of my factor 5 so now I know what to watch for thank you again
So glad to hear this. Wishing you the very best for your surgery and recovery.
❤ from Kashmir sir your videos are so helpful
So nice of you
Big thanks was really helpful
You’re very welcome. Really glad to hear this. Hope you recover well if you’ve had ( or are due to have) a knee operation.
@@DrODonovan yes I have just had a full knee replacement and resting at home board out of my mined I’m finding it hard to get comfortable and I’m in a fair bit of pain that is going down my leg 🦵 into my foot 🦶 I’m icing it with a air cast cooler which helps but I’m not to sure if I’m using it to much?
I would like to ask a question for my mum as she has been referred for a knee replacement 8 years ago and last week again however she cannot take a decision as she is diabetic and 65 years old. Could you please suggest if she should go for the knee replacement if she is diabetic, 65 years old, she’s on insulin and she had steroid injections in the knee 3 times in the last 10 years. Please suggest/advice? Would be really appreciated. If u have any question please let me know.
I am 2 weeks out from my surgery, yes very painful but your mom needs to understand it will only get worse, she should not wait. Listen to her Surgeon. They know what they’re doing and this surgery is done all the time. Her diabetes I’m sure they are aware of and will obviously take into consideration. I’m 62 and so happy it’s over!
Good Luck, she will be fine.🙏
it's great to see sx out here advising on taking it slow then u have a dr out here on Day 3 post op he's walking on a tree mil to get his miles in 😂😂😂
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Had a total knee replacement almost 6weeks ago. One week in hosp. Three weeks in a rehab facility. Im at home now. I'm still in severe pain off and on and am still using narcotic meds every 4-5 hrs. This has been theWORST TIME OF MY LIFE, CAN'T STAND WHEN PAIN HITS ME! NOT DOING THIS EVER. EVER AGAIN. I'll use a wheelchair if needed. Hospital experience in Ontario is horrible and horrific! Nohelp, understaffed, halls andfloors were filthy! HEALTHCARE INONTARIO NEEDS MORE FUNDING!! NOT. MY. CANADA!!!