[Barefoot]

In checking out information on turmeric on the internet, I did find one observation that turmeric MAY have blood thinning properties. That information keeps popping up on different medical websites. That doesn't make the observation true, of course, but perhaps one should check with their doctor before starting to take turmeric.

"Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs)....
Turmeric might slow blood clotting. Taking turmeric along with medications that also slow clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding.

Some medications that slow blood clotting include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), and others."

[babbs455]

maureenod just curious, do you or have u suffered with pain and inflammation? I am curious about the results that you have attained with your organic tumeric. Can you post how it has helped you? I DO HATE paying the cost for the supplement curamin but have not found anything that comes close to relieving the pain and inflammation that I have until I found the curamin. (yes people who are on blood thinners should not take this supplement.)

[maureenod]

Yes, turmeric is a natural blood thinner so like anything taken it should be checked with physician. I suffered with my knees due to abuse and arthritis for nearly 15 yrs before a TNR last April. 15 yrs ago Dr told me to take Alieve but I investigated for a natural remedy. Tumeric was what I decided on and have since become a fan of both Dr Oz and Dr Mercola. I buy a 1lb Certified Organic Tumeric from Frontier Coop, keep it in the freezer, and use as needed. I bought a "Cap-m-quick" size 00 capsule from Amazon and I fill my own. I also do the same with MSM and I take qlusamine powder, which I put in my tea. Don't like the big horse pills with all the other additives. I do believe that if you have arthritis it is in many joints. I take K2, the bone vitamin, rather than straight calcium.

[Polar Bear]

Well gang, my TKR is just a few hours away. I'll let you know how things go.

I WANT MY MOMMY!!!!!

[kathy44]

Epidoral,3 days hosital, 5 in a rehab, take meds 45 min before rehab, why did I wait so long, have had 3 knees replaced, redo is easy, now done as a laser surgery (3holes), walker/cane at home, no meds after 10 days, go to Ocala, must have knee flex machine in hospital and for about 3 wks at home, drive after 6 wk rehab is done, synvisc shots(every 6 mo.) put off surgery for a long time

[Albina]

My husband needs to see an Orthopedic surgeon. Can you give me the name of this doctor who you didn't like? Thank you.

[bstenon]

Husband needs a replacement in near future. Would like to know who not to see. Heard Dr. Duke is very good as is Dr. Nyugen. Email me at brenrick67@gmail.com

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

Well gang, my TKR is just a few hours away. I'll let you know how things go. I WANT MY MOMMY!!!!!

Polar Bear ... The gang would like a report.

Four days after my TNR in July, I was making best friends with OxyContin, doing some Physio and wondering if I'd ever golf again. Fast forward to March and I'm golfing twice a week, and enjoying my new knee.

[marennorge]

BoneSmart: Knee Replacement & Hip Replacement Community & Patient Resources. This website is great for anyone who either had or is thinking of having knee or hip replacement. I had both my knees done 9 weeks apart in 2008 at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. No problems. Surgeon was/is one of the best in the country. When I moved to TV, he gave me recommendation for a surgeon here for follow-up. PM if you want the name. I have never used him but have attended one of his seminars at Waterfront Inn.

[Polar Bear]

Well...so far so good. If not for a bout of nausea, everything would have been perfect so far. But that was minor.

I came home on second day after surgery. I'm seeing nurse occasionally, who is just monitoring vitals, incision, swelling, etc. The therapist comes to my home MWF to monitor/adjust exercises, measure progress, and provide any other support needed.

Most of my day I'm on the Continuous Passive Motion machine (~3-4 hours total in two or three sessions), doing therapy exercises ( 2-3 sessions per day, about 20 minutes each), or resting with knee elevated and iced (3-4 times per day about 20-30 minutes each).

I also try to walk around quite a bit,using the walker of course, making sure to use a smooth, heal-to-toe, weight evenly distributed walking motion, minimizing weight on walker. It's a little scary at first, but it also became very obvious early on that the walking would get better very quickly the less I allowed myself to fall into any shuffling-type pattern or depended too much on the walker. (Of course the walker is critical for safety, and I'm not talking about taking any risks or anything here. The therapist just made it apparent that it's possible to use the walker too much as a total crutch...no pun intended...rather than a safety/support device to assist your rehabilitation.)

I have my post-op followup on April 10th. Should be good indicator of how thing are progressing. And in-home visitations will likely stop around then or shortly thereafter.

It's too early too judge final results yet, but I'm pleased so far. I'll update as things progress.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

Well...so far so good. If not for a bout of nausea, everything would have been perfect so far. But that was minor.

I came home on second day after surgery. I'm seeing nurse occasionally, who is just monitoring vitals, incision, swelling, etc. The therapist comes to my home MWF to monitor/adjust exercises, measure progress, and provide any other support needed.

Most of my day I'm on the Continuous Passive Motion machine (~3-4 hours total in two or three sessions), doing therapy exercises ( 2-3 sessions per day, about 20 minutes each), or resting with knee elevated and iced (3-4 times per day about 20-30 minutes each).

I also try to walk around quite a bit,using the walker of course, making sure to use a smooth, heal-to-toe, weight evenly distributed walking motion, minimizing weight on walker. It's a little scary at first, but it also became very obvious early on that the walking would get better very quickly the less I allowed myself to fall into any shuffling-type pattern or depended too much on the walker. (Of course the walker is critical for safety, and I'm not talking about taking any risks or anything here. The therapist just made it apparent that it's possible to use the walker too much as a total crutch...no pun intended...rather than a safety/support device to assist your rehabilitation.)

I have my post-op followup on April 10th. Should be good indicator of how thing are progressing. And in-home visitations will likely stop around then or shortly thereafter.

It's too early too judge final results yet, but I'm pleased so far. I'll update as things progress.

It's really GREAT to hear that you are doing so well .......... my poor husband has suffered for years with osteoarthritis in both knees and hips, has had both done and manages really well. He golfs, plays table tennis and paddles on the dragon boats. You must know the old saying USE IT OR LOSE IT!

Good luck with your ongoing recovery. Bare kept the girls updated last year, maybe you would like to do the same! It's really helpful for people facing this same procedure.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

...Bare kept the girls updated last year, maybe you would like to do the same! It's really helpful for people facing this same procedure.

Do you mean just post updates here? If so, sure.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

Well...so far so good. If not for a bout of nausea, everything would have been perfect so far. But that was minor.

I came home on second day after surgery. I'm seeing nurse occasionally, who is just monitoring vitals, incision, swelling, etc. The therapist comes to my home MWF to monitor/adjust exercises, measure progress, and provide any other support needed.

Most of my day I'm on the Continuous Passive Motion machine (~3-4 hours total in two or three sessions), doing therapy exercises ( 2-3 sessions per day, about 20 minutes each), or resting with knee elevated and iced (3-4 times per day about 20-30 minutes each).

I also try to walk around quite a bit,using the walker of course, making sure to use a smooth, heal-to-toe, weight evenly distributed walking motion, minimizing weight on walker. It's a little scary at first, but it also became very obvious early on that the walking would get better very quickly the less I allowed myself to fall into any shuffling-type pattern or depended too much on the walker. (Of course the walker is critical for safety, and I'm not talking about taking any risks or anything here. The therapist just made it apparent that it's possible to use the walker too much as a total crutch...no pun intended...rather than a safety/support device to assist your rehabilitation.)

I have my post-op followup on April 10th. Should be good indicator of how thing are progressing. And in-home visitations will likely stop around then or shortly thereafter.

It's too early too judge final results yet, but I'm pleased so far. I'll update as things progress.

I'm glad to hear that things are going well for you.
You didn't mention pain or the need for pain Meds.
If you are without pain, lucky you!
Are you taking iron pills?
Did they tell you that you can return to driving in four to six weeks?

Best of luck in your recovery!

[Applepie]

My husband had a partial knee replacement. Had the surgery in the morning, was home by 2:00 the same afternoon. Was back on the golf course in 4 weeks and returned to playing softball in 6 weeks. Has no pain, the knee is better than New.v in

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I'm glad to hear that things are going well for you.
You didn't mention pain or the need for pain Meds.
If you are without pain, lucky you!
Are you taking iron pills?
Did they tell you that you can return to driving in four to six weeks?

Best of luck in your recovery!

I do use some pain meds, but not a lot. I mainly use them before therapy sessions, on the advice of my therapist. She said it helps to allow maximum value of the therapy...kinda pushing the limits a little more...within reason of course. I've come to believe it does help.

I'm definitely not without pain. :^) If therapy exercises don't hurt, they're probably not doing as much good as they could. And after a day of exercises and working hard to do even the simplest thing, there is some aching.

So on average I probably use 2-3 pills per day, where 8 per day could be used, per the prescription, for continuous pain control.

With respect to driving, I could possibly drive in an emergency now if I had to...only because the new knee is the left knee. But to maintain maximum at-home assistance from my therapist/support group, I cannot drive or it would put me into a different "classification".