Thanks Lynn for your comment, yes just telling it like it is ☺

@@loriru3135 hi I would think 10 weeks is maybe just enough time for your 1st knee to get some recovery. Sleeping may be the most distressing time but stay positive throughout and lots of ice should help during the day. Best of luck with it🤞

@ Thank you so much for responding. I had to wait two years to get an appointment because my state is so short of Doctors after Covid. My knees are so bad on both sides that the doctor fears walking with whichever one is done second will hinder the success of recovery on the first. I loved your video. I agree about people warning on the pain; wheelchair bound and 24/7 pain now, so I welcome the light at the end of the tunnel. I was concerned about the short time in between but feel much better now. Again, thank you very much for your kindness in responding.

@@royhall3760 hmm Roy maybe a set of noise cancellers needed😆 yeah annoying as it is I don’t think it will change. If you get into larger strides not so bad and being outside it’s better too. We just have to put up with it, apparently there’s no damage being done. Good luck 👍

Mike should slowly improve, I don’t have it as much now I’m about 16 weeks post. 👍

Hopefully should slowly improve for you. Just have to wait it out really. Work on the quad muscles in the meantime👌

@@angerleanhammond1143 sounds like you’ve got this under control. I’m now ten months on the 1st it’s going well and 4 on the second it’s now at 135 degrees. Still some small discomfort at night on that one but walking no problem. Hope you’re 2nd comes along as your 1st. Osteo pain though a thing of the past🧘🏼‍♂️👍

@@derekbooth457 well on my left knee i started out with a meniscus tear in 2003 and it became bone on bone and no cartilage and full of arthritis. But when I was supposed to have the knee replacement surgery I was diagnosed with breast cancer twice and that put a hold on the knee surgery. It took 10 years for me to be able to have the surgery.

@ similarly double meniscus tears on left then ACL on left. Same with bone on bone plus on my mother’s side osteoarthritis which can be hereditary, I got that in both knees. Drs suggested I put off with surgery also and waited over 10 years myself until it was too much. Anyhow glad it’s done now😀and sure you will too.

@@angerleanhammond1143 Love hearing the good news. Congratulations on doing well. I’m going in a few weeks to have my right knee done, then 10 weeks later, the left. Hearing these stories is beyond reassuring. ♥️

@@derekbooth457 Meniscus tears and torn ligaments on both sides as well. We are quite the group, aren’t we. 😆 I tell everyone my bones quit the team.

@@jamesfulwood5691 sorry to hear and hope you improve sooner rather than later. Keep your spirits up it’s hard but positive attitude will help. All the best for you.

More the guitar player myself 😎

@@billbaber6653 so louder 🤔

@allenhaney9439 that’s a fair point particularly with muscle mass.

@@sammysmirh3889 hi yes funny how the 2nd one has to be different 😆. I’m about 10 weeks post (meaning to do another update!!) it’s still a bit stiff but I’ve got 130deg flex - going down steps still a bit ginger. It seems to be very slowly getting there with the odd ache not so much actual pain most days. All the best, one tip I can offer is try naproxen (prescription) for relief if you haven’t already.

@@lucentindex4048 thanks for watching👍 The swelling is normal but bruising if it’s only recent is a concern but should improve. Check it with your Physio for sure. I also still have the feeling of the leg giving way on occasion but it hangs in. Seems to be all quad muscle related. I have aches more than pain still on my 2nd knee after nearly 9 weeks though can walk ok and just about kneel down (very slowly) I’ve also had 2 back ops in the past which don’t help either 😬but hopefully with time we’ll both be happy with our new knees!!😀

Thanks, I had a rest day from leg raises and knee bends yesterday only focused on the other home physio stuff hoping this would relief some pain. Sadly not the case. 😂 damn you good / bad knee! Whilst lay in bed with ankle dangling off bed when I fidget rotate of shake ankle I’m getting a knocking sound sensation… is this something you have? I’ll be asking on Thursday about this recent development . Ok off for full home physio let’s see how I do day

@@lucentindex4048 sounds like the patella making the noise its annoying but normal unfortunately. If you push the knee cap in will make a popping sound too. Also indicate swelling is probably reducing somewhat.

@@derekbooth457 noise I can live with as long as it’s ok and normal as you say thank you for swift response. Leg raises earlier managed five before fatigue hit me hard. Minimal pain compared to previous as you’d think I was being tortured though so that’s a positive

@@lucentindex4048 mentioned to my physio this morning doing squats was causing pain he simply said if it causes pain ease off/ don’t do them so it’s ok to go easy on yourself take a bit of extra time. If you haven’t already ask your gp about naproxen it’s an anti inflammatory and may help settle your pain.

Thanks for watching sorry about the leaves everywhere just waiting on the knees before getting back into the gardening 👌

@@alisonhale3873 you sound like you’re way on top of things great you’re out of the pain zone. Keep up the great work those hill walks are challenging don’t overdo it though and here’s hoping 2nd knee will be a good recovery too.👍

@@PeterSmith-mt3bo hope it’s going well I’m finding after knee 2 6 weeks ago knee 1 is stiffening up a bit more but I’m forever hopeful all will come good again .

I'm 3 weeks post op on my 2ed knee. This one was much more painful. I'm using a cane a walker when I wake up. Still taking pain medication but cutting back. PT is tough but all is pretty pretty good. Take care

@@sammysmirh3889 mine seems a bit more painful too around the inside of the knee the consultant said it’s normal due to the bone trauma. Give yourself a few more weeks hopefully you’re seeing improvement.

Had my first knee done about two years ago, with a revision to it last year. Had my 2nd knee done 8 weeks ago today. Second knee much more painful. Sitting here with ice now. Struggling to sleep some still. God bless you all 🙏🙏

I stayed in the hospital 3 days with my first knee. This knee they sent me home the same day

@@ninawade3055 thanks I’m now 6 days into my 2nd tkr it feels more painful but I’m getting much better sleep this time but I do think you need minimum of 3 mths recovery between ops. I was happy with 6mths apart and could get around easily on both legs. You dont want to lose too much independence 👍 keep up the good work recovering

Good to hear, my right knee is scheduled for next Thursday hope that's as straight forward as the left

@@derekbooth457 I hope it does too. My main left over is a restless agitation behind the knees at night - praying it will reduce as it really disturbs sleep! All good thoughts for Thursday👍🙏👍

@@psarapsych thanks, yes those restless nights can be tedious but I often think now some six months how good it is on being able to sleep on my side, knee on knee without being uncomfortable. It all takes time doesn’t it.

@@derekbooth457 did the restlessness go away then? I have nights where I just dope myself up so I can sleep and it's been going in for so long now. I think it started about 3 weeks after the op. I pray it does stop. Any tips would be most welcome😅.

@@psarapsychsorry no tips really other than sleeping on my back you can load up pillows either side to stop the urge from moving but it’s just time really. I would also sleep in a reclining chair with ice on it during the day. Is the pain/ache at the top of the calf behind the knee?

Point taken gingernickel

You’re right you have to keep at it and perseverance pays off. Great to hear your progress is going well.

Keep doing the exercises at home, even after your therapist says you are done. That's the secret to keeping your joint replacement working.

I'm 81. My physio therapist told me before my TKR that ice would be my best friend and he was right.m! I bought a PolarIce machine that pumps ice water through the pack around my knee. I have a remote control and can program it to be on for 20 min and off for 40 min (or any combination of times). It's super. I wear it whenever I'm sitting (with my leg slightly elevated) and all night. I can control it if I feel too cold or feel that I want to extend the cold time. Really wonderful machine. It's been 14 days. I've had hone physio 5 times and I'll start outpatient physio next week. I had the staples removed yesterday and feel good. Still loving the icing and exercising. I take a pain pill about an hour before exercising. That helps a lot. Good luck to everyone. Remember, ice is your friend!

You are blessed keep it going my friend

@@janetmacdonald9209you can’t go wrong with with ice

Thanks for that and yes optimism and patience is always a prerequisite for me

Bit late now😂

Hope it all goes well for you, I’m sure you’ll not look back, just allow time to heal and stay positive and keep your new knee moving😀

Great to hear you’re out so quick. I’m hoping I’m not in hospital as long on my next op😀

Thanks glad you liked the vids. I’m always the optimist and now also know what to expect for new knee #2

Thanks. I was a bit worried about what would happen but keep positive and allow time. I still get some soreness but nothing really bad Going up and down ladders now and able to do most things. So I’m confident for my second op coming up soon.

Still get tightness at the top of calf on a full bend but can kneel which is something I was worried may be an issue. Almost jogging too but it’s a slow recovery and to think I’ve got it all to do again😢with the next op. Keep up the work you’ll get there soon.

Certainly helps to get the first one recovered before doing the other knee. I’m due for no.2 in a month or so so will be over 6 months.

Which Babi Guling Warung is it?

Cheers, yep getting good use out of that bag! Good luck with your op on 17th and give it time to recover. I’m back in to hospital tomorrow for new pathology etc in expectation of having my other knee surgery soon.

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Thanks yes it was better than I expected but still getting there. Still have some swelling but now into month 4 it’s way better than month 3. The other knee is now noticeably worse but that op is coming up later this year.

Thanks and hope yours goes well. Now month 4 and some swelling remains but it’s really good. Even had to run to avoid traffic in Bali and it was ok!