TKR
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It the TKR done as outpatient surgery???
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Notes on TKR
frank75643 debra06803
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If it is a TKR I have not heard of anyone having it done without at least 1 or 2 nights in the hospital to manage the pain and monitor your health. Are you having a TKR done?
Frank
debra06803 frank75643
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Well Frank I'm bone on bone I've been told so thinking this is in near future
AlexandriaGizmo debra06803
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I'm presuming your not in UK
debra06803 AlexandriaGizmo
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No I'm in USA
AlexandriaGizmo debra06803
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The reason I assumed you were not UK was because you would have more chance of winning the lottery here than going home the same days after any major surgery,
Are you worried about staying in hospital after your op for a particular reason, is children to look after or maybe your insurance doesn't cover overnight stay.
johnny17592 debra06803
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I haven't heard that debra i was in for 3 nights went home on the fourth after everything was deemed to be ok .
davidjk22 debra06803
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janice77150 debra06803
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diane95880 debra06803
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My TKR surgery was rather unique compared to most on this site. I live in Minnesota, and my surgeon is one of the top in the state and on the cutting edge when it comes to TKR. He practices in a huge orthapaedic center where they do day surgery. They have a program for TKR patients that are considered otherwise healthy and have no risk factors to have their surgery at the day surgery center, and then stay for two nights at the Hilton Hotel next door in rooms that have been set aside for patients recovering from surgery. I had a nurse there 24/7, and my husband was required to stay with me. Although the recovery period is never easy, it was so much nicer staying in a quiet hotel room, having my husband stay with me, and order off the room service menu! Wishing you the best as you prepare for your journey!
debra06803 diane95880
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Wow Diane that's great idea and feels better than hospital ! I'm in NC
Loe debra06803
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I would try stem cell therapy first. It takes one hr and you walk out. It is so great. I would never get a TKR. Stem cell is great. They take from your bone marrow and insert your stem cells into your knees. This is a wonderful new thing and I can't figure out why it is not FDA approved yet. Google it. I had it done last week and have not experienced any pain since.
AlexandriaGizmo Loe
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elizabeth_59334 debra06803
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Can't see that that's possible! I spent 6 nights in hospital after my TKR.
diane95880 elizabeth_59334
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Hi Elizabeth,
I agree it isn't for everyone, but my doctor encouraged me to do it since I am healthy. It costs less than a hospital stay, and my health insurance did not require a pre-authorization! My doctor also does TKR surgery in local hospitals that require a 3 night stay. It was a good fit for me!
elizabeth_59334 diane95880
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Go for it! I'm in my late 70's and have no underlying issues. Most of those in my ward stayed at least five days. I'm still not fully mobile after 5 1/2 weeks post op but I'm getting there.