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shrink 02-24-2013 11:00 AM

The Club Rehab in The Villages...Help please
 
I am scheduled to have knee replacement surgery in a couple of weeks. I visited The Club, and it is a beautiful facility. However, there have been some mixed reviews and I'm getting nervous. I would very much appreciate any input regarding word of mouth or personal experiences others have had. Thanks in advance :)

Uptown Girl 02-24-2013 11:29 AM

If you stick to the exercises that your surgeon wants you to do, I don't see a problem. You have visited there, so you know it is clean. Quite a bit of rehab is done there, from what I have seen.
Is there something specific that gives you reason to hesitate? I'm not clear.

P.S. I have not had a knee replacement, but my hubby and 3 others in my family have had them, some BOTH knees. I have given my physical assistance, pre/post-op and sometimes during their rehab periods, so I have some small knowledge of their experiences.

Carla B 02-24-2013 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by shrink (Post 631922)
I am scheduled to have knee replacement surgery in a couple of weeks. I visited The Club, and it is a beautiful facility. However, there have been some mixed reviews and I'm getting nervous. I would very much appreciate any input regarding word of mouth or personal experiences others have had. Thanks in advance :)

If you will do a search on "Knee replacement: nursing home rehab" you'll find some current opinions on The Club.

Uptown Girl 02-24-2013 02:51 PM

Okay, I read the thread.... NOW I see what you mean.

If it were me, I would opt to be at home if that was a workable option.
I'd prefer the quiet at home and my own food, space, etc.

If home wasn't a realistic option, I'd make my stay in a facility as worth while as possible. If conditions aren't good, discuss it immediately with your Doctor.
He will want you to have quality care and rehab.

Hopefully, the time you will stay will pass quickly and you can then begin to enjoy brand new adventures!:clap2:

Geewiz 02-24-2013 03:27 PM

The key to joint replacement is move it as much as possible. It's gonna hurt...and take the pain drugs. The day after surgery the joint will be inflamed and swollen and will hurt. The more you move it - the quicker the swelling goes down and muscles will strengthen. I would reserve in-patient rehab to those who have a limited support system. Insurance will cover a therapist coming to your home. If you have someone at home who will encourage you to move -- when every bit of you just wants to stay on your tush...well consider home rehab....you will get better faster with no risk of a hospital based infection.

llaran 02-24-2013 03:32 PM

Fyi rehab
 
If you have rehab at the hospital medicare does not apply the dollars to the yearly max


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