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Do the surprises never end?

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joan51826
joan51826

Hi everybody I am 9 months post op and doing really well or so I thought. Yesterday I sat on the floor and completely forgot myself and tried getting up by kneeling on my new knee. Well I have never felt so much pain and rolled over in complete agony. I had to crawl to the setee and very ungainly haul myself up. I was in shock for the rest of the day and was sure I had moved something about in my knee. I am waiting to have my other knee done so feel that I will be completely useless when this is done and feel very down. 

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  • Tucks
    Tucks joan51826

    Posted

    Poor you Joan, you don't need this sort of set back. I am 6months post op and have never even thought about kneeling or putting that sort of pressure on the new knee My surgeon did say to me " you realise that you will never be able to kneel on the new knee for the rest of your life" I thought this was a warning and it has stuck with. I hope manage to pick yourself . I can. Understand how down you feel. We all just want to feel normal again, but I think we must always err on the side of caution after all we do now have false knees. Hope you feel better soon Joan 
    • joan51826
      joan51826 Tucks

      Posted

      Thanks Tucks I have certainly learned my lesson. I think when you feel nearly back to normal you forget for a time and think you can do everything. 
  • Opus
    Opus joan51826

    Posted

    Well it looks like everyone out there is just the same as me.  I had 2 TKRs in 2013. When I asked the surgeon if I would be able to kneel again he simply said no.  I did forget once and realised I was in trouble, so I scooted along the floor on my bottom, put my elboes behind me on the settee and levered myself up that way. It is impossible to do anything low down and I have a constant fear of falling. Oh well can't do much about it, so I just get on with it. Not much choice really!
    • PollyBB
      PollyBB Opus

      Posted

      That sounds exactly like I am, Opus.

      I read Veronica's comments above about getting out off the bath but find it is not that simple with 2 replacements - I can get in the bath but have to brave kneeling on one knee to get out.

       

    • jean95756
      jean95756 PollyBB

      Posted

      I tried putting a little stool in the bath sitting on that and then sliding into the water

      i got in ...but ...what a nightmare trying to get out ...I had to ring my daughter to come and help....luckily she has a key and  lives nearby.

      we laughed at the situation it was so funny ...like a cartoon strip 

      and to be told off by my daughter for attempting it on my own was even funnier.

      i felt like Her child ....lol 

    • Opus
      Opus PollyBB

      Posted

      I think I've only had one bath since the ops.  Have showers instead.  However as I'm due to have a cataract op next week, looks like I'll have to make the attempt again as showers are apparently a no-no.  No fun getting old!
    • EileenH
      EileenH jean95756

      Posted

      Better your daughter than a paramedic or a fireman!!!!

      As well as the devices to get you in and out of the bath - there are also baths with a seat in them so you still sit under the water but it is easy to stand up again. The only advantage of a bath that I can see though is being able to have a glass of wine while soaking...redface

    • jean95756
      jean95756 EileenH

      Posted

      Nice thought about the wine Eileen

       and what a thought a Paramedic.... Not a pretty sightbiggrin enough to put him off his food.

      Jean 

       

    • jean95756
      jean95756 Opus

      Posted

      hi 

      I had cataract ops on both my eyes obviously (not together)some years ago

      and the good news is I don't need glasses at all ...my eyesight is perfect

      hopefully you will be the same 

      Jean ....

    • PollyBB
      PollyBB Opus

      Posted

      Poor you, Opus!  You'll have to practise having baths this week!  Good Luck with your next op.

    • PollyBB
      PollyBB jean95756

      Posted

      It's a good job we have a sense of humour!  I often laugh when I'm sliding along the floor on my bum - I'm like a baby learning to crawl!  I often feel like a soak in the bath but the effort is too much - I throw myself in but have to use one knee to get out.  I'm not light so we laugh that if I got stuck in, we'd need to get the fire brigade!

       

    • Opus
      Opus jean95756

      Posted

      Hi Jean, Trouble is that I've got this condition called Pseudoexfoliation that makes the cataract operation a risky business. Did put a discussion on last week to see if anyone else has had the operation with this condition but no-one has answered. I'll just have to hope for the best.
    • EileenH
      EileenH Opus

      Posted

      Well - that was a very interesting read!!!! (More big words per sentence than average!). Sounds though that your surgeon is aware and hopefully very experienced.

      All the best for next week!

    • betty07083
      betty07083 Opus

      Posted

      Hi Opus

      I just googled your 'condition". Will you have it done by laser or actual surgery? I have cataracts in both eyes and will need the laser surgery down the road and also borderline glaucoma, but thankfully don't have to use drops yet.

      Isn't it fun getting older? Beats the alternative though, ha

      I had not heard however that you could not shower after cataract surgery? Why and how long do you have to abstain?

      When are you having your surgery? Good luck to you!

      Betty

    • Tucks
      Tucks jean95756

      Posted

      Hi jean I have to have cateract op this year. Did you have to wait long once on the list? Only having one eye done but already feeling nervous. Any tips would be welcome. Having my TKR done seems to have really sapped my confidence. I also need dental treatment seems my bottom teeth are loosening off but can't face having anything done at the moment  getting old ain't funny is it?lol
    • jean95756
      jean95756 Tucks

      Posted

      hi Tucks

       I opted to be put to sleep for my cataract op...they try to persuade you to have a local but I refused ....I remember I had to put steroid drops in..I can't remember for how long ...but no pain at all...and when my vision cleared ...wow...it was amazing and has stayed that way ever since.

      the lady Surgeon told me I now have the vision of a teenager ...wish I had the knee ...lol

      so  don't worry about the Op ...it's a walk in the Park compared to what we've just gone through 

      Jean 

    • Tucks
      Tucks jean95756

      Posted

      Thank you for that jean I will surely go for the option which you chose, no way will they sweet talk me out of it. So good to know that my vision will be so much better, bring it on x take care 
    • Opus
      Opus jean95756

      Posted

      Thanks everyone for your good wishes. Having the op on Tuesday; had to wait three months to get a senior surgeon. Having a general sounds very appealing; will have to ask if that is possible. Was told I would have to hold my head back if I washed my hair, so I guess that one mustn't get water in the eyes - ergo no showers. Other than that I know very little about what will happen. Have only read about it on the internet so I guess all will be revealed on 6th Feb.
    • jean95756
      jean95756 Opus

      Posted

      believe me it honestly isn't that bad and once your vision clears it's truly wonderful.

      Jean 

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