Knee Replacement? Please share your experiences.

webbysmeme said:

Hello Oldhen,
I had a total knee replacement October of 2016. It hurts like hell! If you have stairs in your home, you better get in shape! I had a therapist come everyday for the first week. They really test your patience. She had me climbing the stairs the second day I was home! That's the hardest part. They also brought a machine for me to exercise my knee. That was great. You don't have to do anything, just sit/lay there, it does all the work for you. It doesn't seem like it's helping, but it really does. You'll need someone with you for the first two or three days. Don't resist on using a walker and bedside toilet. You will need them both. Have them there when you get home. I didn't.
I was recently told that I need my left one done. I will wait until winter, I have a garden and my chickens to tend to all summer. By then I will have automatic coop doors on my coops. The husband will feed and water for me. Stay in the hospital as long as they will let you! Good luck. If you have any questions, please feel free to message me. It is well worth it. I no longer have pain in that knee.

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