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I had one knee done last year. My friend's husband just had both knees done at the same time. I was looking for successful or not experiences, what to expect or avoid.
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marilyn10235 peggy_56092
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Hi Peggy, I haven't had bilateral TKRs but there are plenty on here who have.
Have a look at Jenny's Good News thread which had a link to Lyn who had bilateral PKRs (much the same rehab as TKR). Maybe click on the link, then you can go onto her profile.
Also off the top of my head AungEG also had PKRs, maybe go onto her profile too.
There were others too but unfortunately I can't remember who!! Senior moment!!
Marilyn
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Oldfatguy1 peggy_56092
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Over time there have been a number of people on this forum that have had bilateral Tkr's. The results have been pretty much like The single surgeries, some great, some good and some questionable. Results are as different as the individuals themselves. I know you are probably looking for more specific data but that's about the best answer I could come up with. Some Drs refuse to do bilateral and others have no problems with it. You Definately have to have a lot of help at home afterwards. Personally, I wouldn't have the guts to do it. I'm too big of a coward. I've had 11 surgeries, 30 rounds of radiation and 5 complete rehabs on on leg so I'm not immune to work and pain by I still wouldn't go the bi route. Its just like the anesthesia, some swear by spinal blocks but for me, I want to go nighty night. No noise, no nothing. Just hit me between the eyes and let me snooze.