Dr. Andrew Wickline: 6 Week Total Knee

Dr. Andrew Wickline discussing what to expect at your 6 week post op appointment.

[@MsUrbangirl]

I've watched many knee videos, but am I glad I found you!! Tomorrow I'm 7 weeks out and been getting discouraged despite excellent physical therapists and surgeon. Everything you said described my situation perfectly 🥰. I don't know how to thank you for being so clear and concise to us patients going through this. I love my surgeon, but wish you were my Doc!!!

[@dlainebaxley8224]

between the 4 months pre-op and post-op I've been watching YT videos THIS has been the best I have been able to relate to. Doc, everything you covered pertained to my experience. Most of all, you kept on saying "this is normal" it doesn't always stay this way. Thank You

[@vanessageorge297]

Six days after knee replacement surgery. Thank you for this video.

[@heygringo7]

Best and most practical TKR recovery info I have seen online yet. This is right on the money. TKR recovery is a mission all the way around. Thanks Dr. Wickline

[@phyllismalone9550]

I’m six weeks out today. I’ve been sleeping well for a couple of weeks. I do feel tired by mid afternoon and take a short nap. I did 30 min on the elliptical machine at the gym this past weekend. I’m walking each evening. Still feels tight after sitting for a while.

[@ginzomatic7068]

Best 6 week description. My symptoms to a T. Glad to know it's normal. I'm 100% glad I had the procedure.

[@ericseitz8491]

Answered my questions well. At week 6 still painful when trying to sleep.

[@Kicknback]

4 weeks past surgery and this is the first video that mimicked nearly everything I am feeling. Now I know some of the questions I will have for my surgeon. Thank you.

[@steveraye7349]

Thank you so much for the information. I'm at 6 weeks today. This makes me feel much better about how it feels. Thanks again!

[@joannsilva4715]

My TKR was April 18 & being 6-weeks & 2- days out, wish I was told the truth on what to expect with this surgery! It truly is so difficult, painful, & debilitating! The hypersensitivity, zings & shocks, bruising & swelling, and the hot knee, it was so scary! Then there is the PT=pain & torture.... OMG! Major is the correct word, not the sugar coating I was told!

[@franklake9968]

Wow you have described my situation to a T, thank you so much.

[@johnburke-yu9pt]

Great info, sleep is a nightly “tragedy”, up 2-4 times each night. Few surgeons tell the real story, sleep is a disaster each night, only patches of sleep. I was so happy to go from up 4 times a night to up only twice a night, but still with pain-take tylenol before bed, and get 2-3 hiurs, then up, then 1/2 hrs. then up again,then last short sleep. Gruesome, but slightly improved sleep this week.

[@user-wk1mw9nj3i76]

This was so comforting. Phew, I’m doing alright. Sleep is sometimes absent, and my body temperature seems to swing between too hot and too cold at night. This is my second knee replaced, starting 3 months after the first one was replaced. The swelling was less, but the pain more longer lasting at the hellish level this time. Odd. My theory is having both knees still healing means the pain is cumulative. My symptoms can be wildly variable: agony one day and better the next. It’s hard to exercise and not overdo it, creating more inflammation and pain. I see my surgeon tomorrow for the 6 week check-up, and this video has given me some good ideas about how to prepare for the visit. Thank you!

[@robertnaglee3635]

Great video, Doctor...... for me, your explanation of how proteins contribute to the swelling makes so much sense and I am relieved and won't worry about the tightness and swelling as much thanks to your video........

[@artsisland1683]

Wow! The most informative expectation video I've seen. 1st one for me, and immediately subscribed.

[@LindaDavis-km8ou]

You are so clear! I understand the swelling and heat now!

[@joycekavanaugh9524]

Thank you so much for your advice. You have just described my tkr journey. I am on week 8 and have been so discouraged up to this point. Seeing my physical therapist tomorrow and will share my concerns with her. Thank you again.

[@dalefranquemont6737]

Great info. You really explain what exactly is going on in there. I have searched for detailed understanding of what is physiologically going on in there. Thank you.

[@jamesshelton7395]

Hi Doc. Thank you for sharing the information i needed to hear. You hit all the major points. Today is my 7 weeks out and my 6 weeks follow up is on May 31. I am still experiencing pain at night and i am so afraid to sleep when the night falls. But then i am able to alternating my feet when ascending and descending stairs at 5 weeks. My problem now is my right knee. It is completely a deja vu! i have to go back to have it done which i am NOT looking forward to it. The pain got me!!!

[@diannalaraiso9565]

Thank You!

[@skyeblue65]

reassuring because I’m experiencing much of what he has described. pain, sleep problems, swelling assured me i’m normal.

[@johnhayes5589]

Thank you so much

[@michaelwspivey35]

Hi. I'm from NYC. I had my TOTAL knee replacement surgery on August 9, 2022. I'm experiencing a lot of what you mentioned in your video. Now I understand why. Thank you so very much.

[@marijabu]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@fayeadamson896]

I love the way you explain things!

[@k.r.sullivan7085]

The best! Answered all my questions at six weeks.

[@davidroberts2386]

Excellent video

[@naniuculano8934]

Thank you so much! You nailed my current situation and answered all my questions! So grateful!

[@FernTripp]

Very informative thank you.

[@vickicornerstone3020]

Thanks Doctor what a good video

[@leeanneatkins15]

Fantastic information that helps a lot to know that what I’m going through is normal and understanding timeline

[@cecilemorgan6579]

Thank you for such an informative video. It's given me some hope

[@barbaradunn6975]

Trying to watch TKR videos so I know what to expect. Your video was great with a lot of great information! Thank you!

[@nazafareenr]

Thank you so much about Gabapentin suggestion. It worked for me too. 3 weeks TKR.

[@marabr4796]

Thank you. I’m at week 2 and already discouraged. Just a factor of impatience. Great info

[@hugoberganza2984]

Thank you Doctor! You hit it right on the money 😊! Thank you for explaining all these issues, exactly what’s happening to me right now! Great video Dr. Thank you

[@donnaferguson4903]

Great information. Thank you. I’m at 6 weeks post op. And everything you said is so true with pain & swelling.

[@Fitbridges]

You are top notch, Dr. Daniel O'Brien👍

[@barbaragood6]

So glad I watched this video I really received info I needed ro continue on So many questions answered Thank you❤

[@sharonstarnes8682]

Learned more from you than my own Dr. I'm 4 weeks in. Pure misery. Thanks for the info!

[@cajunragin8456]

Best post op video I’ve watched. I could relate to everything you talked about. I’m on week 6 , actually my sleep has been normal since week 2, but the fatigue I’m experiencing had me worried. Your explanation was great…..Thank you Dr

[@user-gd9ml6rm8k]

Thank you most helpful from Pringlebay South Africa. 😀👏 Had bi-lateral TKR 7 weeks ago with unrealistic expectations .

[@ceceliarice2256]

Hello Dr. O'Brien, your video is great. As a recent patient of TKR, your 6-weeks video answered every question had regarding my knee pain and where I should be in my recovery. Thanks to your informative video I now feel much better about my progress. I look forward to seeing more of your videos as I progress through my journey.

[@user-cc9ox1dq7b]

Have just watched your video it has eased all my anxieties I am 8 week tnr still in pain still painful to sleep and the clicking really worried me but watching your video has explained it all thank you so much.

[@gnohn9366]

Good video thank you. My right knee had a fast recovery. My left knee is taking longer, but slowly getting better.

[@renmf880]

The best.

[@marysharvey]

Wow! I am so glad I came upon this video. I am 6 week post op, at 5 weeks I had to go into the hospital and have my knee manipulated. I go to P.T. twice a week, and do my exercises 2 - 3 times a day. I still am only able to bend it to about 80 degrees when sitting.

[@stephaniegreisen9176]

Thank you so so much. My surgery is coming up and I’m getting nervous

[@pattiwilkinson6753]

This was very helpful. I am 5 weeks out tar, pain is pretty mild, but sleep and anxiety are my main issues.

[@michaelocarroll417]

Cheers Doc, great info, l am four weeks today post RKR, all is going really well, now walking well up to 10,000 steps per day also now driving the only short fall for is my sleeping getting the odd hour or two in at nights however that will come good soon. Totally pleased that l had the op. Forget to mention l am a male aged 75 years old. Thanks for the info.

[@michaelocarroll417]

Thank you Dr Andrew, so glad that l watched the video, l am at the six week post op date today, feeling great only issue is sleep however as you mentioned things should get easier in the next few weeks. I am 75 ex military so quite fit, currently swimming, on an Exercycle five times a week plus hitting about 15,000 steps a day walking. Today l had a dental hygienist appointment they gave me some tablets prior so hoping everything is okay,guess l should have cancelled the appointment just to be safe, my mistake. Thanks for the video it certainly helps as a guide to my progression after surgery.😊😊

[@paulamulloonflores9355]

Thank you Dr!! This is one of the best anxiety- lessening videos!! I'm now 6 weeks after double partial replacement and I've got that band pain around the right knee and I'm not walking properly!! But now I hope to get there soon without panicking!!

[@Gregory-sm9pf]

How are you today after one year?

[@Mimzie-Arizona]

I've never wanted this surgery. Every video makes me want to die

[@murlyssnippets1964]

I have suffered with RA since I was 37. I have no cartilage in both knees, and all the symptoms you have described I am going through at this time. I am waiting for my referral to see an orthopedic surgeon, and I hope it helps. I walk straight hocks, and use my lower back too much. Thank you for your video

[@vickicornerstone3020]

Feels like a bee sting saw my surgeon I’m seeing him after a yr walking good etc bend but just hurts you have such a calm spirit to you

[@acaron58]

I'm using an ice machine. The feeling that my skin's splitting is lessening but I put moisturizer on either side of the incision. I have a range of motion of 108 degrees. I need one crutch unless just hobbling around the house. I guess everything is normal but I haven't started outpatient PT yet due to scheduling.

[@jimkuhn3500]

Great video !!! At 5 week and feeling a lot of muffled clicking... And sleeping is tough / but range of motion is very good.. again Thanks 5weeker

[@scooterman1965]

Clicking here also.

[@kfkforsling]

Great advice! I’m flying to Australia at the end of October. I’ll be 12 week Post kr. And suggestions for me?

[@groovetube1303]

Very good feedback; I now feel better about my healing process

[@sylverbullet1]

What does one do when the incision feels as if it’s ripping open on bending right on the kneecap area?

[@ilyanapassy6888]

What kind of antibiotics before dental work do you prescribe So I can ask my surgeon

[@shamimrustamshah6422]

Hi Doc... glad to have come across ur video clip... am 1 month after Tkr surgery right knee. Plse advise if am still to continue with physio as started fm 2nd day after ops. I can walk slowly. At night is the worst time... but hanging there.. at the moment am taking Zyrtal MR twice a day. Plse advise further exercises after 1mth.

[@w.patterson4413]

Thank you. I'm at 4 weeks today and this alleviates a lot of my concern, explained so I easily understand. Looking forward to my 6-week visit on Hallowe'en.

[@satokumasmom5348]

nothing was harder than total knee replacement….but I am all good now…it took 8 months…just keep moving

[@dorienbracellyregeer1964]

5e week now🙏

[@franciscoamaya2945]

Thank you for such a great video. I am four week right now getting into my fifth week in a lot of things that you explain answers several questions that I was having to myself. I am very very good video. Thank you, Doctor.

[@user-rg1dl3yl5r]

I’m 6 weeks post op knee replacement surgery, what can I do to get a nights sleep

[@leelaaloori8328]

Hi Dr . I had knee surgery on April 3rd 2023 but still now it’s not bending what. Can I do

[@DamnitDave]

I am in week 4. Bilat knee, done at same time. I drive. I walk. It's more mental than physical. It still hurts some,

[@prestonphelps1649]

yes. I'm gathering that some people havnt experienced real pain before this surgery?

[@boondog8504]

@@prestonphelps1649that’s what I think. After a lifetime of dangerous sports I am well used to pain and what I’ve felt in the 3 weeks since my TKR isn’t at all bad. Also, I was walking unaided on day 2 and driving day 5. ROM is 110 degrees. Level of fitness is obviously a factor too.

[@vickicornerstone3020]

Taking tyneol and Aleve not helping with the pain had to get Tramadol again for the pain is there something else for pain?

[@reginasemenenko148]

My hubs is at four weeks----he is in a lot of pain.

[@KS-ik7iw]

People are saying that they are doing alot at 6 to 8 weeks I wasnt

[@ilonaboussif5864]

Thanks so much Doc.🙏your info is helping me lots feeding my curiosity ad i had knee replacement surgery 7weeks ago .😊