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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 agree 100%. I would add remove all area rugs as they are trip hazards. Also be sure to do the homework from physical therapy, some people just go home and sit. Not good. If you’re doing the pre surgery exercises this should be no problem. I had bilateral knee replacement surgery 7 years ago, had the the right done on Friday and the left done on Monday. Three months of physical therapy and I was back to work. I was a head custodian at a high school. A little slow going at first but eventually got back up to speed. Now I’m in the process of shoulder replacement, just had the right shoulder done, this coming year the left.
Good luck with your surgery!