Does anyone think we could use a new forum just for knee, hip or anything replaced???

[a kennedy]

Getting to be a lot of friends and acquaintances getting them, just thought a place to discuss success or not would be good..... I’ll start...... into my 12th day of my left TKR (total knee replacement) and my knee is buckling. Scares the hell out of me. Don’t fall as i’m using a walker. Have discussed with my PT women and they say it’s because my quadricep muscle isn’t strong enough yet. So I’m thinking fine, will work my ass off getting that baby as strong as I can. Then reading stuff on the inter webs, which i’ll admit I should have read before my surgery, some people experienced buckling after their surgery as well. I was wondering is anyone here had this experience after their surgery. I’m so disappointed.....I thought the replacement was going to improve my walking, not make it worse......my knee NEVER buckled before the surgery. I’m upset.....I still have 9 PT appointments left and I am doing my exercises 3 times a day at home.....i’m Just praying and hoping when i’m through will all my PT that the quad will be strong and my knee won’t be buckling. Anyone else??

[whathehell]

1. I had a knee replaced three years ago (tkr) and don't

Remember this happening... Have you talked to your surgeon about it?

[a kennedy]

4. I see him for the first time since surgery this Thursday, gonna ask for sure....

[whathehell]

6. That's good...Overall, how has your post op experience been?

I remember, at your stage, I was still in a lot of pain, though it was mitigated by drugs.

[a kennedy]

8. Yeah, pain is tolerable, but do take all they recommend for at least the first month.

[whathehell]

9. Yes, continue to take all that's offered..

Knee pain can be quite severe, in my experience....Not to be trifled with.

[Armymedic88]

2. Stay strong my friend!

I've worked in a physical rehab facility before and have seen how much it takes for a full recovery from TKR and hip surgeries. What you're describing is pretty normal, keep doing PT. Keep the skills they've taught you and keep doing even after your sessions are done! Keep your head up and hands on your walker 😊

[a kennedy]

5. ha ha, keep my head up and hands on my walker......

good advise. I'm so emotional too, I think it's the drugs. Thanks, the PT women are wonderful, very supportive, but at home I just get depressed about how long it's taking. I feel a lot better now, just reading this.

[Croney]

3. Only 12 days since surgery??

It took me longer than that just to start hobbling around! Give it another month and you'll be better I predict.

I could fill a joint replacement forum by myself. Both hips 25 years ago, one shoulder five years ago, one knee two years ago. In the last five years (with time off for surgery and recovery) I have logged 1200 miles on my Runkeeper app and run ten 5K races.

I medal in all my races. Not because I'm fast, but because the "women over 70" category never has more than three entrants. Sometimes I'm the only one, and I win First Place.

Back to your knee... Are you able to take painkillers? I can't, and I was miserable for weeks; the knee replacement was harder than the others. You're doing PT, and home exercises, so I think it will just take time. Does it buckle every time you stand up? I'm hesitant to ask this, but is your weight a factor? Mine was, and losing weight at my doctor's advice made recovery faster.

[a kennedy]

7. wow, maybe we should name the new replacement forum after you eh??

Just teasing....anyway, pain killers are my friend, and I do use them. My weight is not a problem, could always lose 10 - 15 lbs, not it's not a problem. Doesn't buckle all the time, just once in awhile, and that's the scary part, not ready for it when it does. Thank you for you response and congratulations on all your medals.... that is awesome, something for me to aspire to.

[Croney]

10. Thank you! Keep us posted on your recovery.