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Originally Posted by Igolf
Tips from the care giver/spouse of hubby who had both done (different times) in 2020. Knee replacements are like children....each one is different. Equipment: Walker, cane, raised toilet seat if yours is not already, shower chair...at least for support in the shower. Could use Walker for that also but then you have a wet Walker. Ice will be your friend. But if some is good more is not better. Use the 20/30 minute on rule. Be patient with yourself, use pain meds and keep moving. Exercises will hurt initially but do them. Good luck
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I too am coming at this from the caregiver point of view. And this writer's summary is excellent.
We rented the ice machine for my mom's 2nd surgery. Wonderful! But no more than 20ish minutes ... it's the rule for a reason. Use the pain meds and stay ahead of the pain (don't be a hero ... you will move more if it's not painful).
Also, having a goal. My 75 year old mom's was to get back to 100% independence and to be able to bend her knees and wrap her arms around them like she did as a teenager. She approached her PT like a champ. Goals achieved!