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TKR diffrent way of numbing

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lors23
lors23

Hi

I had my left knee replaced about a year ago and when l was being given anasthetic to put me out you also get a injection in your groin which numbs the leg from waist down. I never seen them give me it as l must have been asleep. But l defo got it as when you wake you can't feel your leg for a while and it feels like a tonne weight.

Well l had my right knee done on the 21st. My surgery was at 6pm at night and it was same consultant and anaesthetist and she told me she had started a new way of numbing the leg and it had been very sucesful. This time they done it in front of me. What they do is an ultrasound further down your leg just above my knee. So you see it on the screen they look for the muscle and inject loads of this stuff in while she watches on the screen. Then l was put asleep.

Well l have to say it made a huge diffrence. The did not think l would be up and about the next day but l was at 7am with very little pain. And it continued for a few days and l was home. Then suddenly l got the pain l had with my 1st one it was agony. So l never got away with the pain on knee replacement it was just delayed. I spent 2 days crying with pain and the 3rd it started to ease. Thank god thats my last one for a while. Had 2 new hips and 2 knees and an ankle fusion all in 2 to 3 years. Hard going.

Laura

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  • lewis_1988
    lewis_1988 lors23

    Posted

    HI Laura 

    Sound like you have been through a lot 

    I had my surgery 4th July and am almost fully recovered 

    Stay strong knowing that it will get easier and it will all be worth it ! 

    • lors23
      lors23 lewis_1988

      Posted

      Yeah l recovered quite quick from all my replacements. I start my physì on 14th dec. To think l never new l had OA u

      ntil 2-3 years ago . Up to then walking was a huge part of me and husbands life. We walked a lot on holidays we would always go twice a year. Then. It all stopped when l was about 42 years old. I have never been a holiday or walked. I worked full time as a bank manager. I had to give up that position and drop 2 days off my week. It came from know where and is now my life which l have to try and make most if 😆

      Laura

  • louise_48509
    louise_48509 lors23

    Posted

    I've had one tkr this year and am having the other knee done next year. One question. If you have OA in knees does it spread to other joints? I've only been married coming up for 4 months and I hate the thought of my husband being a "carer"

    • lors23
      lors23 louise_48509

      Posted

      No louise it should not spread but l think a lot of peoples do. There is a blood test they can do to check its not related but l had it and it showed nothing. Unfortunatly my husband has become my carer and l am 44. But thats the hand we have been dealt.

      Maybe when my knee recovers things

      will get better.

      Laura

      I am only 44 too 😡

    • louise_48509
      louise_48509 lors23

      Posted

      I hate the thought of it. We've only been married nearly 4 months. I'm 51 and he's 43. I'm fine now, just worrying about the future.

    • davidjk22
      davidjk22 louise_48509

      Posted

      Don't worry , I'm coming up to 20 and 18 years since mine , and have had no problems .

    • jenny80029
      jenny80029 louise_48509

      Posted

      Someone I know with osteoarthritis said it's far worse pain and trouble in the knees than other bits of body, so I am hoping that is true!

      I am hoping keeping the weight off and keeping moving will keep me active and mobile. I agree it is an unpleasant thought but i think rate of progression must vary a lot? As knee is largest weight bearing joint, I think with other joints it's not so bad...well, hope so!😕

  • davidjk22
    davidjk22 lors23

    Posted

    I bet you cause problems at airport security , with all that metal .
  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 lors23

    Posted

    Not quite sure why they gave you this to numb your leg if you were asleep anyway. I had TKR 5 years ago. They just gave me epidural so I was awake throughout the operation. I hate coming round from anaesthetics so this was my choice.

    Sarah

    • louise_48509
      louise_48509 sarah87162

      Posted

      I had an epidural too but they also sedated me because I didn't want to hear what was going on. It's just like being asleep, no anesthetic. They wake you up when they're finished, no grogginess or anything

    • davidjk22
      davidjk22 louise_48509

      Posted

      I had that without the sedation for my second tkr . Spent half of the time listening to music and the rest talking to the anaesthetist . Was an interesting experience , a bit noisy at times with all the hammering and banging .
    • louise_48509
      louise_48509 davidjk22

      Posted

      Was it not weird? I don't know if I'd fancy hearing all that going on lol

    • lighterson
      lighterson louise_48509

      Posted

      Hi Louise Are you in the UK? Having my 2nd TKR on Friday and and I know the antithesis will want me to have it done this way. Were you knocked out for the complete operation, how long was it before you came round? Anything else you can remember about it?
    • davidjk22
      davidjk22 louise_48509

      Posted

      No it was very interesting , had a great conversation with the anaesthetist . Could hear the noise but could not feel anything at all . I may be crazy but I enjoyed the experience . If you're not going to be asleep you don't worry  about waking up .

    • louise_48509
      louise_48509 lighterson

      Posted

      I was away for over 2 hours. After I was given the spinal, don't know if they gave me a sedative at the same time. All I remember is seeing my leg being lifted up in the air and me saying whose leg is that? Lol. They wake you up as soon as they're finished and take you back to the ward. I felt great, had tea and toast then had a wee sleep.

    • louise_48509
      louise_48509 davidjk22

      Posted

      I might actually do this next time. I'm saying that now haha, might change my mind when the time comes

    • lighterson
      lighterson louise_48509

      Posted

      Guess I am going to have to see how brave I feel sad Will update you in due course I guess
    • jenny80029
      jenny80029 louise_48509

      Posted

      I was pleasantly surprised...enjoyed tea and toast too, and very out of it...i think they used quite a lot of sedation 😁😀

    • lighterson
      lighterson jenny80029

      Posted

      Thanks Jenny, look out for my post next week, when I feel like updating again, need a few days to get over the first bit.
    • jenny80029
      jenny80029 lighterson

      Posted

      Take some deep breaths and trust! That is all you can do! Best wishes! I thought being sedated was excellent and even pleasant! They will look after you well. It is major for us, but routine for those who do this everyday.
    • louise_48509
      louise_48509 jenny80029

      Posted

      Ah, it was nothing like I expected. I was expecting to lying in bed either screaming or whimpering. Not at all. The woman in the next bed said I was giggling in my sleep lol 😁

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