TKR and spinal block
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HI everyone,
i'm having my knee replacement in 10 days time and have been advised on friday it will be by spinal block and a sedative.I'm a little nervous of having it done this way although it looks like the recovery time ect is much better.has anyone had their op this way and if so how was it..many thanks
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mattiemouse lou1982
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I can TKR with an extensive synovectomy and some other stuff 14 weeks ago with an epidural (spinal blockage) and sedation. It worked well and also provided extra painkiller in my leg for some time afterwards. I was up and out of bed 24 hours later as is the norm. Positive experience here. Good luck with your op. MM x
julia63030 lou1982
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It's not as bad as it sounds and you'll be fine. Be brave and good luck
Julia x
lou1982 julia63030
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kathryn42410 lou1982
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doric1 lou1982
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Please don't be nervous of this procedure, it is fantastic and has a much quicker recovery time. I was so afraid when this procedure was suggested to me and almost made myself ill worrying about it. When the anaesthetist came to my room to finalise details with me just prior to my op, I confided my worst fears with him, he assured me that I had nothing to worry about and that I would be given a sedative along with the spinal block. They took me into the little room adjacent to the theatre and I sat on the edge of the bed whilst they checked my back, he then told me that after a tiny prick (which I didn't even feel) my legs would begin to feel quite heavy. I remember starting to feel this and then knew nothing more until I was back in recovery room, and very shortly after taken to my bed and given a light meal. I just couldn't believe I had just come through a major op and felt so well. It took a few hours for the numb feeling in my legs to wear off and was so pleased I had gone ahead with the spinal block and sedation. Hope this eases your worries.
Dorothy
lou1982 doric1
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doric1 lou1982
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Oldfatguy1 lou1982
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Just before surgery they insert a wire in the femoral artery and start a drip that numbs the leg and then it's hooked to a self serve pump for extra distribution. Thats left in 24 to 48 hours. In the meantime they start on the or a l meds so you don't have the massive escalation in pain. I go to a medical school and the surgeon is an associate professor and instructor. He always has 2 or3 residents trailing him as does the anestheology professor.
gail_78090 lou1982
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I have had 3 TKR in last 18 months and so a 4th.
I have always had a spinal block and it is great ,no after effects of ikky feeling
dont be nervous.
you will be fine
just have them sedate you before you go into room and see the tools the use.
in last surgery i was still up when igot into OR i asked if they just left Home Depot
you will be just fine
Oldfatguy1 gail_78090
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lou1982 Oldfatguy1
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carol66249 lou1982
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janice83811 lou1982
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diana70696 lou1982
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I am in Chicago 8 weeks post op on right and 2 weeks post op on left
I had the spinal and a light sedative
Felt nothing first op heard everything and was even asking questions not realizing where u was at second op was out didn't hear a thing
Woke up from both not feeling my legs for a couple of hours
After the pain med was available thru the IV
Have to say this is the way to go
Never regretted getting TKR can see the improvement although little each day
Looking forward to the day when I can finally ride my bike with my husband after years of dust collecting on it
Maybe I will get a new bike to celebrate?
Good luck to you
anne07663 lou1982
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