I’m at 7 1/2 weeks after TKR And still can’t sleep Too uncomfortable 🤷🏻‍♀️ Still having trouble getting to 120 degrees bend as well Had NO PT from wk 3-6 bc of a miscommunication (😡) so I feel behind I am in PT know but feel great there , tgen come home for 2 days in more pain 🥸 I had a sister who couldn’t really help me so I say absolutely have someone to help u, even just to have food for you I thought bc I’ve always done so well after any procedure, tht I would for this Missing out on PT for close to 4 weeks was very bad too But I’m disappointed actually in how I am not 100% PT is ALL important!!

In the hospital right now and so very happy to see this segment. Love Dame Judi Dench

Great vidio, both Judy D and the surgeon are so encouraging. I like very much what the surgeon had to say about knee surgery not being worse than hip surgery it it's results, it just takes longer to get over the operations and a bit more physio.

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Thank you, Dame Judi Dench, great information and thank you for being so candid. I now have a goal for walking and bending that knee and I will try the stairs again.❤

I am just past 8 weeks following total knee replacement and still have a lot of pain. I feel like I should be getting off of pain medication but I can't do my exercises without it. This is my second tkr and it seems like the first one was easier.

I had my knee replacement at 52 and I have had 7 operations in my life. This was everything you said it was and then some. The problem is. The younger you are when you get it the more pain you will be in. Your nerves and tissue are more alert. The older you are everything is less sensitive. So the older ones saying they are out golfing may be right. I lived in my elevation bed and sat up for 3 months. It took 3 years to get to full benefit. But the pain the first 3-6 months was excruciating.

Six years after Ms. Dench's video, I'm coming up to my first TKR in April and I want to say their video will be one I replay in my preop weeks and during my recovery, for its informative, inspirational, and also humorous info. I will particularly keep in mind to have a goal as my target to keep moving! In my case, an extended family picnic in late June! Thanks to you both! Be well!

I have no problems with my knee replacememt now.l cant turn back the time or change my mind. It is done .

This man is an inspiration! I’m 55 and facing double hip surgery this year. If Mr Catherall can do it at 92 years old then so can I.

Could the ablation of knee’s nerves help people who is suffering? I think it is a good solution

I am into my 5th month since surgery. I am active, do all my yard work and recycling leaves, do housework and other but my knee hurts bad at night.

I’m almost six weeks post total knee replacement and still experiencing a lot of pain. Walking is fine, sitting is uncomfortable. Worst pain is at night. Unfortunately, the operation triggered sciatica in operated leg which still troubles me. Have worked really hard doing my exercises but knee can’t bend at 90 degrees. I really don’t think I could face having my other knee replaced. The pain 5 weeks post op is more painful than pre op.

My opa had a complete knee replacement and suffered phantom pain the in the artificial knees for 20 plus years

I'm 9 weeks out from a partial and doing well. Getting flexion back was terribly painful but I'm almost at 140 degrees with my goal being 145 (like my other knee). I'm 72. I was back riding my bike at 6 weeks and I've been on the tennis court the last couple weeks just hitting balls. I don't think I'll be back to actually playing a proper game for another few weeks. I've been doing PT twice a week since the beginning and will continue for another month?

This was so informative and being done by one of my very best actresses

On day 8. Wonderful awfulness!

I had a total knee replacement on a Thursday and drove myself to work on Monday without pain. Thank you Dr Yim from Kaiser.

I began listening to this after having SI joint stabilization operation last night and I got to the part where Dame Judy Dench says “if you have a dodgy knee” and decided it would be fun for my husband to listen to this. Also thank you so much for posting. You’re such a wonderful actress a joy every time I ever see you. Thank you for posting this to help other people -I have to do two knee replacements, starting in February, and the following one in September --I am eager to listen to what you have to say❤❤❤

Had one done- been in pain( little) every day since 2013. Even though claim surgery was successful. Need other one done- but waiting. Not fun-

I appreciate her comments regarding her postop recovery. I am still recovering from my left partial knee replacement, now post three months. I have full range of motion yet have pain around my patella. I am feeling better every day. Ken Wooh,, M.D. retired

Nice video, many thanks

I have bone on bone and my pain is actually on the exterior of the knee and down the exterior of the leg/shin area…not to further. I am planning to schedule my TKR for early spring, as I do not want to deal with winter storms snow/ice trying to get to drs appts and PT. At home with no help is very scary, so I plan on going to PT prior to surgery for better stability and strength. Great video…if Judi and do this, I can.

I am 3 months into mine and I am in agony.

Hi I had both both knees done and it’s the best thing I ever did. I do not have any knee pain at all. Thank you to my specialist and my physio. I am from South Africa and wish I had done it sooner. I was in my sixties when I had it done.all the best to everyone.

I’m a 65 year old, heterosexual, round, goddess like, woman and I’m totally in love with you! Well, I think it would be nice to sit together and exchange life’s Her-stories. My Heart Sisters would love you too! I have the most amazing women in my life. I treasure each and everyone of them! Everyone is so different, but so interesting to be with and talk to. I just think you would fit in like a glove! I so enjoy watching your videos, movies and interviews!

Two hip and two knee replacements. Recovering from 2nd knee. 5 weeks post op. Using cane sometimes and can walk short distances without. Tough road to travel. Aug 21 to Aug 23-2 years and 4 surgeries. Avg 6 months apart..First 3 were in period Aug 21 - Aug 22. Those were an avg 4 months apart.

I had mine done about 30 years ago, but when I woke up, I never was in any pain. I had a very good sports surgeon. I didn’t use a walker, a crutch or anything mind over matter. I just sweat.

Thanks a million, Dame Judi. I need to get new knees but was afraid of the operation and aftermath. Having watched your vid and what you had to say, I am convinced now to go ahead and get new knees. Love you. Love from Dublin, Ireland

Oddly enough, I was also on holiday in Cornwall when it first started really playing up! Exactly how Dame Judi Dench described, bone rubbing against bone! Must be a glitch in the matrix! 🤦🤣

Wish Judi had spoken about what it was like before her surgery. What was the final push for her to have the surgery. 😊

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I am genuinely grateful to Dame Judy Dench & Jonathan Monk for making this video. I am 76, told arthritis in my left knee is "very, very, very bad. You have effectively explained why to wait no further. Spent almost a year trying a stem cell procedure that did not help enough. Now regret not having done surgery instead then. God willing I shall return to Dame Judy Dench's testimony after my surgery saying rhetorically: "If she can go up a flight of circular stairs almost right after her surgery you can do THIS." (Parenthetically I am enamored with the LOVELY autumn colors/tones of the room shown. Sorry if name comes up 2x. Some sort of computer glitch we don't know how to fix. True thanks for this. Warm Greetings from Tennessee--

I had the full knee replacement. Painful at first but l was out walking within 2 weeks...no sticks and up and down stairs no problem l did a lot of walking before op. Keep moving is the best advice l could give.

Thank you Judy. I'm 52 and just had the left knee done yesterday. Very painful but I know this will pass. Thank you for sharing your experience. Inspiring!❤

I’m having to recover after knee replacement surgery without any pain medication because my stomach cannot handle it. I’m using lots of ice and hope I can sleep better in one more week. This is my second knee surgery, and I know it will be worth it-no pain no gain. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and your optimism. 🥰

What I like best about Dame Judy is how she is one of the increasing number of older actors who pretend to be suffering from dementia, presumably to pre-empt criticism about their senior performances possibly being a bit, well, shit. Since announcing her dementia "diagnosis", Dame J. has just carried on exactly as before, with no discernible difference in her behaviour.

Thanks, I am 66 yrs old and I am having total knee replacement next week and I am terrified about the surgery and the unknown after it. I have even thought of canceling, but I appreciate your words encouragement. I hope that everything turns out ok!

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I had a TKR at 74. The first few weeks were very painful - nights were the most difficult time. But persistent exercises and walking paid off. It was only a few weeks before I was able to walk over two miles. I found that the flexibility in the knee continued to improve over an 18 month period. It is now 3.5 years and I am delighted with the knee which had been extremely painful before the operation.

I was in my 50s when I had a total knee replacement on a knee which was bone on bone I had a spinal anaesthetic and stayed awake the pain afterwards was not as bad as before and I did my exercises every few hours a day for months was on crutches for about 6 weeks then managed without and it's the best decision I made and almost 10 years later have no problems the main thing for me was that exercises really helped the downside was not sleeping properly for 6 weeks afterwards as I couldn't get comfortable but will do it again when my other knee gets bad enough.

Had both knees done at 50 I’m 76 and they R still working beautifully No pain ever

Hello from America I am wondering what it is like getting these procedures in a country with socialized medicine. The waite the access to the services Etc

I wish I had known about this before I went through tkr I would not recommend it unless u can’t bear walking on it anymore. Nerve block is what I would try first.

No one mentions the fact that the leg having the surgery may end up longer than the other. Mine turned out to be 3/4” longer as discovered by my therapist. When I complained to my surgeon his reply was “1/2” is acceptable “!!! I now have back issues and need to have exterior lifts added to my other legs shoes.

Im 7 mos Po and knee is bent permanently and I can’t walk. It’s so painful and messed up!! I want it cut off!!!!!! My dr said he dont know what’s wrong🤬🤬🤬🤬

I'm 9 weeks post by-lateral TKR. I was very active before the surgery even though I was in quite a lot of pain during the activities. I thought, therefore, that my pain tolerance was going to be great. TKR will challenge anyone's pain tolerance. Because I was so active before, my range of motion came back very quickly. What I did not expect was the bone pain. It has been very tough but at this point, it's finally starting to turn for the better. I've returned to work where I don't walk a lot but I do travel a lot both by car and air. Stiffness from sitting too long is still an issue. I'm sleeping better finally, but still not as well as I'd like. The first couple of weeks I was not sure if I had made a big mistake. However, I now know that it was, indeed, a good thing and that I will soon be in less pain than before the surgery.

My knee replacement is scheduled for July 17,,next week n I'm scared to death