4weeks post TKR went through this 2years who almost, can't remember the pain at night so bad

Welcome to knee #2. I've been on here almost 4 years and have read lots of posts from people who have had their second knee done independently from the first. They fall into two big groups: a. The ones who are having a better experience; and 2. The ones who are having a worse experience. A third group (those who are having the same experience) is almost non-existent.

I had bilateral TKR last year on December 10th. My left knee is so much behind the healing of my right knee, which I didn't anticipate having them done at the same time. I incorrectly assumed that they would heal at the same rate. Being at week four, be patient and don't use one knee to compare to the other. Good luck with your recovery.

Thank you for your replies, very independent lady who is probably just impatient with progress, and a bit grouchy with lack of regular sleep, good luck to everyone else going through this, we know it will be worth it in the end, ,☺

Hi Susan,

I understand that TKR, and probably hip replacements, are a bit like having kids. The first One can be a complete angel and the second one the devil himself!! This maybe what you're experiencing unfortunately. Or perhaps being two years older has made a difference? I've been incredibly lucky so far with my first TKR and because of this I'm having my second one done in January. Really, really hoping I dont find myself in the angel followed by a devil situation lol! If I do I'll definitely be back on his forum !

Someone on another forum who had her second one the same time I had my first was complaining how much worse the second was until a friend of hers remarked that she was saying exactly the same things she had first time round! I'm nit saying that's so in your case, but it can be amazing how our memories can remember certain things and forget others. It was well over a month before I managed more than a couple of hours sleep in one go. I kept a diary so it will be interesting (?) to see how it compares. One thing I do know is that, much like childbirth, that first few days in January when I have my second one done I'm going to be wondering what mad idea made me do it again!

I hope things improve for you soon and you get a good night's sleep before long. I can remember the sense of elation when .i managed 5 hours on the trot. Good luck.

Thank you, i vaguely remember sleeping been an issue first time, but not the cramps and stiffness, hey ho just a matter of time, only got 2 knees that's the consulation lol xx