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Age 53 Tkr

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Bellelouise
Bellelouise

Im 53 and have osteoarthritis in both knees level 3 and 4.

After seeing consultant today only thing left is the big op however he did his best to put me off telling me success rate is lower if under 60. Anyone here similar age i cant wait 7 years way things are will be in a mobility scooter before im 55.

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  • jenny61596
    jenny61596 Bellelouise

    Posted

    I had one done at 58 older than you , first surgeon said wait if you can do limped for nearly two years , second one said just do it , but he did say the younger you were the more pain . My first one was due to a torn meniscus , worst thing I did was wait as it just damaged good leg . I think they may try and put you off because of time the prosthesis last 
  • kitty98861
    kitty98861 Bellelouise

    Posted

    I am 68 and have had problems with both knees for as long as I can remember.

    One knee just constantly clicks, no pain, so no operation.

    Other knee in constant pain but no offer of operation.

    I believe its a postcode lottery.

  • chubbychops
    chubbychops Bellelouise

    Posted

    I got put off for at least ten years. On waiting list now for new knee - possibly in new year now. Most scary bit for me was to be told I'll have to inject myself in my stomach every day for six weeks after the op! And they put a catheter in - nightmare.

    • jenny80029
      jenny80029 chubbychops

      Posted

      Get some topical aesthetic. .emu gel or similar. Before you inject...makes it psychologically much easier. Or just numb the area first with ice.

      take a look at my profile and the page on my blog where I describe my own knee journey.

      Its well worth the effort.

      I did not have a catheter. You could ask if possible not to have one.

    • martha08360
      martha08360 chubbychops

      Posted

      The needle for the Lovenox is teeny tiny.  Grab about an inch of fat on your belly and stick it in. You won't even feel it.  Now, the medicine going in burns, but........    Catheters are generally placed while you're asleep or anesthetized  and taking it out is not uncomfortable at not.

    • jenny61596
      jenny61596 chubbychops

      Posted

      Why would you have to inject yourself? I didn’t with either knee
    • claire_94730
      claire_94730 chubbychops

      Posted

      Hi. I'm 13 days post op. I had my op under spinal block and didn't need a catheter. The injections if you have to do them are tiny little needles so don't worry. I was given oral blood thinners (apixiban) for 2 weeks and told to wear the compression stockings for 6 weeks post op. You could ask if the oral meds are an option for you?

      Good luck.

    • martha08360
      martha08360 jenny61596

      Posted

      Blood thinner..  lots of ppl have dvt’s after surgeries.  Blood clots.  I had a history of blood clots , that’s why I had to have the injections.  For one week.  I have given them to myself for weeks at a time.  No biggie.  Like injecting insulin. Tiny needles.  And I have lots of padding in my belly. Ha
    • jenny61596
      jenny61596 claire_94730

      Posted

      Yes okay I had them in hospital not once home though , maybe tablets can’t remember.
  • jenny80029
    jenny80029 Bellelouise

    Posted

    I was 52. Now 18 months post op. Life is fantastic, I am no longer disabled. No regrets at all.

    See my profile and copy the address into your browser.

    May be helpful!

    I wrote all about my experience from before op until one year later.

  • claire_94730
    claire_94730 Bellelouise

    Posted

    Hi, I'm 52 and 13 days post op tkr. Although my surgeon said I was relatively young for the op (explaining there was a chance I may need it replacing again in time) he was more than happy to go ahead and confident I would reap the benefits.

    The first few days post op were horrendous painwise but nearly 2 weeks on I'm mobile without crutches indoors and the pain is minimal. I realise I've a long way to go to regain the flexion in my knee but overall I'm feeling great.

    Go back to your surgeon. Good luck ?

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