Having Knee Replacement this Monday
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Hi there.
I've read some of the posts here and found them helpful, thank you folks for posting!
My knee replacement is scheduled for this coming Monday, 4/4/22.
I've done quite a lot of research, but still feel unprepared.
I'm expecting pain, the need for a LOT of PT, and a Long recovery.
It seems like it's the surgery itself I'm having a problem with, but not in the typical sense.
The doctor plans on cutting the top of the knee and slicing the quad tendon.
I have asked about the quad sparing technique and her PA told me it's not used there because the visibility is not as good, and there is a higher risk of not having perfect alignment.
I've also been asking my prior doctor, who consulted my prior knee specialist, and they said they support the decision, both to do it and the technique planned.
When reading some of the posts here, someone mentioned "Post-Op Depression", the trigger being the removal of a part of your body (in my own words, a mini-amputation).
What I'm finding odd is I had very little trouble coping when getting a gastric sleeve, and gallbladder removal, but this is an issue. My head keeps asking, "Do I really NEED this?". Can't they just transplant cartilage, or use some other technique that isn't so dramatic and doesn't involve the removal of part of my knee? I'm already going through my head, "It's really not that bad if I just don't go anywhere or do anything, and my life is pretty sedentary anyway, so really is this NECESSARY?"
Is anyone else going through, or have already gone through, this?
If there are any professionals on here, I can post the MRI results if that will help confirm what I'm having trouble dealing with, whether or not this is really a necessity.
I've even tried asking if at the level the wear is, what do other people go through?
I guess when I read the report, it looks like they should be able to salvage something and have better technique, but I'm not a medical expert.
Any thoughts?
Thank you very kindly. I hope you folks have a great day/eve.
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barbara66703 docstuff
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please take your time before committing to knee surgery. knee replacement is the very last resort if you have not had any relief from the pain. it's ok to say 'no ' for now. it can wait ....your surgeon will understand. wait until you feel positive about this surgery , it will mean a better outcome.
"ageing is not for sissies", a quote i stole from actress Betty Davis...it is so true how surgeries can take a toll on us.
sending good vibes your way...