Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Thank you a bunch for the great ideas... I'll pay attention to the post-op instructions and follow on with what is recommended.
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After about 2 months in recovery, I realized that having everything in The Villages with no stairs was both a blessing and a curse. I started to look around for someplace with some stairs to practice and exercise on, and I found that there is an outside staircase in Spanish Springs (by the insurance office) and in Lake Sumter Landing (by Van Heusen store). You'll find that going down stairs is very painful and I felt I had to practice that.
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Yes, ice is your friend
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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! |
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Had both knees replaced, same day, Do all the PT that is given you, do not miss a session, take pain meds before you do your PT. Don't think you can do it on your own. Others I know that had one or both knees done and thought they would do PT on their own, hav e sffered for that decision. I was playing golf in 8 weeks (9 holes) following weeks 18 holes. You have to also do the directed exercises given to you. You work into the pain. Success in getting your knee, knees working properly is up to you and yopur PT professional. If your going to put off because it's uncomfortable or painful your results will ny the end of the process. ot be optimum. I looked at the entire process and what I eeded to do as a 10 week process and my goal was to ahve my knees bending and straightening by the end of the process. It's tru that each knee will be a little different, but both can be working much to your needs and satisfaction. I play golf a couple times a week and Pickleball 3-4 times a week. I walk without any pain and do the things I want to do. In my 6th year of knee replacement and happy I did both my knees and got my mobile life back. Hope you enjoy your new knee as I have mine.
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I had both knees done at the same time. Was up walking the next day. I was told by my doctor if I wanted to have the best mobility after to do the required treatments. I put it in my head that I wanted to be on the golf course in April ( Had surgery 11/11/2011) I went to therapy 3 times a week. The therapist would push my first leg up until she said I know this hurts so tell me when to stop. I said when you see the tear come down my cheek you can do the other one. In 3 months I was 100%. I still have no pain what so ever and have full mobility. Best advise push yourself with therapy 3 months go by pretty fast.
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As soon as you can WATER WALK.
Getting TKA right knee from Dr. Duke next week. I've been doing all his recommended pre-surgery exercises and not having problems there. I'm just wondering from your experience with TKA what tips you think would be useful post-surgery. Also, I plan on getting equipment I'll need from Helping Hands in Spanish Springs...what equipment did you find most useful?
Thanks... WATER WALK ASAP
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We waited until we were in NH for my husbands surgery. We did our research and found an excellent surgeon who does partial replacements with excellent results. Insist on looking at your X-ray. You can see clearly where the cartilage is healthy and where it is not. Obviously you must qualify secondary to the health of the knee. My husband is 3 weeks post partial knee replacement. He is off pain meds, walking with only some stiffness and driving. He had a total replacement 12 years ago and the partial is much less invasive. His recovery has been remarkable but he is motivated to get back to our home in TV and on the golf course.
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I was evaluated by several doctors in The Villages and was told I needed a full knee replacement. Saw a doctor in Tampa after a seminar in the Villages....and he recommended a partial.. more non evasive to the medial area of my knee. I had the operation and only did at home therapy .... and was golfing in 30 days !! That was 11 years ago. Had my other knee operated on in 2015 due to an accident....again only a partial was necessary...and again I was golfing in 30 days. The partial allows a more natural flexibility to the knee. As a supplemental note...I have had friends go to Dr. Duke...and they affirm he is well qualified to do the full replacements.
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Had mine in 2018. Ice machine, pain meds and most important THERAPY! The therapy is hard but will pay off in the end—full range of motion AND no scar tissue. Get thorough massages on the knee to prevent scar tissue—if PT doesn’t provide get it somewhere! It will take a full year to feel normal. The shower won’t be a problem since they tape/glue now versus stitches or staples. I only used walker, no cane and I had to go up and down stairs each day. Best of luck — you’ll do fine.
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Zero pain after surgery? I had my TKA 7 weeks ago. Just finished my outpatient PT. Be realistic in your expectations and set your goals. It’s hard work, and it hurts, but the results will be worth it. Did I mention that it hurts?
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I had doctor Duke do one leg and I agree with all the post EXCEPT " Find a Doctor who goes in the side instead of down the middle" , I had my second knee done on the side and there is no comparison in recovery time. I was playing golf after 10 days with the second knee with no pain.
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