Watch as Woman Takes Her First Steps Hours after Knee Replacement Surgery

Holly takes her first steps just hours after orthopedic surgeon Dr. Steven Fitzgerald finished her knee replacement surgery live for The Doctors audience.
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[@hockeyheather3321]

What a great PT! Love his compassion and bedside manner!

[@waveneyifill8913]

I do too! ❤😊👍💞

[@GailHarris-p1f]

Not like my PT😮

[@dixiebrantnerdereus3416]

He's great with explaining everything to her and is very patient!

[@terim.0404]

I walked just a few hours after a total knee replacement. It hurt but the block was still on board so I did pretty well. Now 4 days post op I have 100% range of motion (knee bending) and can walk without the walker around the house. But I have wonderful PT people and great support at home here! The videos help wonderfully too!!

[@wendyentwistle8562]

Rubbish if you still had spine block you can't feel your legs

[@karlat.8354]

I would like to hire that PT. He can do my PT after my surgery anytime.

[@mikeadams5859]

Just stating the truth. First week, pain was a 20 on a scale of 1to 10. After that, just resting pain at night and when not moving. 4 weeks post op now and pain is legit zero except at night trying to sleep. First week is rough, after that, you'll get through

[@janerochfort2134]

I had knee replacement 11 days ago my pain is still 9/10... I truly don't know whether I believe what I'm seeing....I'm battered swollen and bruised...

[@acog6584]

You must be soft

[@wendyentwistle8562]

Totally agree

[@jomc20]

That's very unhelpful. Everybody's existence is different.

[@calvinj5639]

Mike, were you able to do PT on the first week still? My pain is so bad (the day after surgery) that I can't even stand

[@magdapienaar1993]

I did both knees 5 years ago. Had the best dr in SA! I didnt have pain only sore when I did my exercises. After 6 weeks I stll have 40 of the 60 painkillers. By the grace of God the doctor did a great job. I praise Him for my speedy recovery. My late mom had her first knee replacement at 83 and the other leg at 85 with the some results - no pain and a wonder to walk without pain. All praise to God

[@bajabulilemachi2646]

I'm due for knee replacement, please tell me who was your Dr and which hospital

[@magdapienaar1993]

@@bajabulilemachi2646 dr Piet Botha at Netcare Pine Haven Krugersdorp. Dr de Wilde who did my mom's replacement is at the same hospital

[@pitchkapizda8355]

Thanks it’s encouraging can I ask what doctor did yours

[@linadimech7866]

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[@linadimech7866]

😊❤😢😊😊m

[@MariaPereira-rp2os]

The gentleman who assisted with physio was so kind and nice

[@kevinfooheysr6909]

This PT is an anointed Therapist. I thank this young lady for sharing these few hours post op TKR surgery.

[@davesmietanski5988]

This man is so nice. Bravo

[@AmazeVictoria]

My knee replacement surgery replacement is 2/22/22 ...I really enjoy videos like this as well as reading the comments of how others coped with their surgery

[@sharonrevelle1858]

Mines 2/22/22 knee surgery I am very scared

[@AmazeVictoria]

@@sharonrevelle1858 ohmygahhh we are knee twins! I wouldn't say I am scared , I'm more excited at the thought of finally no arthritic pain & limping. We got this Sharon! 🤗 Now we have to keep in touch!

[@sharonrevelle1858]

@@AmazeVictoria God bless you I live in Delaware I am very nervous I can't wait to get over with

[@sharonrevelle1858]

@@AmazeVictoria my knee surgery is at 9 am

[@AmazeVictoria]

@@sharonrevelle1858 mine is 7am

[@carolyncook3611]

My mom had both knees replaced at same time at age 82. She claims her recovery went well because she spent full week in hospital with daily PT sessions, then 3 more weeks at inpatient rehab where PT worked with her twice a day. She gives all the credit for getting back on her feet to those 4 weeks of intense PT as an inpatient. After discharge a therapist came to her home for several more weeks. Today they send you home same day as surgery or next day. You’re left to do all exercises on your own, manage your pain, and make your way to a PT facility. You’re responsible for providing your own wheelchair/walker/cane/ice machine/cold packs etc before surgery. My mom’s equipment was all delivered to her home free (Medicare) pre surgery. Robotic surgery has made TKR easier for the docs, but recovery can be a real bear with insurance denying much of the care patients need, especially if you’re old.

[@coolgirls4855]

Think I held my breath the whole time she was walking. Fair play to her, brave lady

[@shannonwhite7614]

8 hours post op i have done my walking first and second PT first one with no pain meds, i was in tears. Second with meds definitely don’t be scared to get meds. It was ruthless

[@daniehollen4183]

I need knee surgery so BAD, but I hear it is the worst pain ever. This woman probably is still with her nerve block working.

[@linadimech7866]

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[@dotashcraft]

agree he’s awesome speedy recovery she’s amazing

[@lizziebugby3961]

Wish my pain level was that low 😞. Mine has been through the roof!🥺😭

[@carolinescholes3937]

Lovely to see you walking so soon after your TKR.

[@johngiovine8792]

This PT man is wonderful!

[@jabah126]

I was exactly the same, day 2 on crutches, was able to perform same exercises, did pre op exercises 6 weeks b4 hand too. Had robotic surgery, less invasive. V happy from UK, yes plenty of ice.

[@AbdulBasit-se1ci]

Very good dr

[@queenjasmine7250]

He is nice 😊 lucky patient

[@myplaylist.1121]

Yea, wait a few days until it swells up. Then you’ll see a challenge trying to walk and stay upright! Those first two weeks are HELL on earth. But right after surgery you aren’t swollen up yet.

[@jessieurgea9899]

LMFAO 💯

[@3TESLA]

Got that right! I had both knees done 4 weeks ago and I'm still in hell. Pain management in the hospital was severely lacking. I'm still having nightmares about the pain in the hospital.

[@jessieurgea9899]

@@3TESLA TKR??

[@3TESLA]

@JesseUrge TKR is an abbreviation for Total Knee Replacement. Also called TKA, Total Knee Arthroplasty. Same thing.

[@jessieurgea9899]

@@3TESLA lol..Yes I was just wondering if you had A TKR ON BOTH KNEES?? Sorry should have been more specific...

[@aliciahavard3268]

Damn where was this guy when I had my knee replacement 😐... my PT didn't do any exercises. Just told me to get up and walk... Wow .

[@suematthews2966]

Pain level 2! Mine was a 10 for the first 3 days

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

Are you glad you did it in the long run?

[@Gregory-sm9pf]

That's because she was jacked up, LoL!

[@catherineortiz8929]

Mine was 13/10😢

[@sue3734]

I had surgery (TKR). Surgery took 55 mins. Went home the next morning. Of course I felt no pain for about a day. Walking was a breeze. During PT, there of course was some pain. I took meds and was fine.

[@luliu3577]

I had my full right knee replaced with robotic assisted surgery 4 days ago, am in rehab right now since I live by my self in a house with lots steps. I was up walking 6 hours after surgery, the PT had a belt around me (a must) for safety when I walked the short distance, my PT did all of the steps shown in the video plus some. Not much pain since I was still under the drugs they gave me during the surgery. My advise is that get it done if your knee is in pain, or, bone on bone, it will not get better by itself. Yes, it is painful when you doing all the PT steps, it is a truly “no pain, no gain” situation, it is because the PT try to have the full range of knee motions back. You do not want to gone thru the surgery and not have your knee back to the healthy stage with full range of the motions. Good luck to anyone looking into doing the knee replacement surgery, the end result will outweigh the pain.

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Was there a lot of pain when the nerve block wore off?

[@pinkunwizard]

Having read all the comments I've contacted my surgeon today and cancelled my op in 3 weeks time. I think I'll just go with the pain I have now that I'm able to cope with.

[@aaronwilliams6989]

Awesome.

[@jimprior5700]

Good luck. Gota say the PT seems real good, both of you , keep it up.

[@kholakhalid5500]

I have been advised for knee replacements. 😢 preparing myself for the painful experiences

[@-gloriannemesser5039]

I wish my surgeon had been that knowledgeable and caring. I am dealing with a 2 year old failed right knee replacement.

[@franceswitham8214]

She is a trooper!❤

[@crystalhogan3834]

I have to have my right knee replacement surgery done February 20 I just had my right hip replacement surgery on August 1 I only hope to be out of work 2 week's 😊

[@shellycarroll9892]

People putting such negitive comments about such awful pain it's very rude and scary for the ones fixing to have surgery we already know there will be pain but Jesus be a little supportive

[@garioma1344]

The unfortunately reality is that it's a brutal surgery. My suggestion is be ready physically, emotionally, and prepare your support system for good & not so good days. I'm 7 mos post op and doing well. I attribute my progress to daily exercise 5x wkly. I'm scheduled to have my other knee done in December, God willing. I'm 67 yrs old & you can do it too. Strap that courage belt on!

[@myplaylist.1121]

No just understand the first two weeks are like boiling in hell. Then it gets better.

[@3TESLA]

I've had both done 3 days apart. That was 4 weeks ago. I've had 6 C-Spine surgeries that the pain combined of those wasn't as bad as my knee replacements. I thought I was prepared for this pain. I was not. Be prepared for torture.

[@daniehollen4183]

They are telling you like it is and that is what I want to know going into this. I am a baby when it comes to pain.

[@simba9725]

Some like me are letting others know what to really expect. You see people walking right after the anesthesia wears off, and about to be discharged, they don't mention the nerve block injection in those videos. I didn't find out about it until I was being discharged same day. I said I'm surprised I'm not in hardly any pain, then found out about the injection that lasts a few days afterwards.

[@tieiatalks]

I was in horrible pain for four months after my. TKR! I’d rather give birth 10 times a day.

[@FaadumoArdo]

Really? I am already scared oh no for four months. How are you feeling now?

[@daniehollen4183]

That is what I heard. I need it done so bad… Both knees

[@CaptObv1]

@@daniehollen4183 my mom had both her knees replaced using the Mako robotic. She said most pain is gone after 2/3 weeks. Then it’s bearable after that.

[@daniehollen4183]

@@CaptObv1 Wow pain for 2 to 3 weeks. I have low pain tolerance and have no one to help me. Thank you for the info. Now my hip needs arthroscopic surgery. Hell getting old

[@CaptObv1]

@@daniehollen4183 I believe her hospital offered after care in home or in a facility. Ask to speak to a nurse consultant while your still at the hospital to make arrangements. You shouldn’t have to be alone through this. I wish you the best recovery!

[@debbiedonahue4513]

Awesome video

[@injesusnamewepray46]

I am on day 2 post op. Had the surgery monday and today is Wednesday. I am finding it so hard to even move my leg! I can only move it to get up and down to use the bathroom and then only with the walker. I cant wait until i get my tendons and muscles back the Way they are supposed to be bc this pain is the worst pain i have ever had. Recovery from 3 c-sections was easier!

[@GailHarris-p1f]

🙏. Give it time

[@GailHarris-p1f]

Go with how it feels

[@pitchkapizda8355]

Iam about to get my first knee replacement so hope I can feel like her

[@Gregory-sm9pf]

Don't go by this video, it's very misleading, this is either a demo video or this woman is on some heavy duty pain med's, I've had both of my knees done 6 months apart, the pain and it's bad, comes in aggressively by the 2nd day, first two, three weeks are the worst as far as pain, sleeping, walking, etc.. this video makes me mad because it's very misleading and some of people's posts on here saying they were walking in a few days, with full range, no pain never had the surgery, their trolls, now don't be nervous, you can control the pain with the pain meds they give you, I'm doing great as I'm still recovering, it has been so worth it, always remember, recovery is a marathon, not a sprint, good luck, you'll be fine!

[@saintexupery8406]

@gregory... I've yet to find a video with a post op pt in real full pain and see staff interacting.

[@pitchkapizda8355]

@@saintexupery8406 100% correct

[@Gregory-sm9pf]

@@saintexupery8406 I know huh, I haven't either, maybe they don't want people seeing what it's really all sbout

[@simba9725]

She feels hardly no pain hours after surgery because the pain/nerve block injection is still working, wait a few days when it wears off and you will feel more pain, when I had my total knee replacement in May 2021, when that nerve block wore off, not even the oxycoden didn't help much!

[@daniehollen4183]

That is what I say. Still with the nerve block. I am terrified to have this done.

[@simba9725]

@@daniehollen4183 I'm now 3 months post op, I've cut down on the oxycoden, but take it once in awhile. I use 800mg Ibuprofen for the swelling. I am doing better. Both my doctor and p/t said it could take a year to heal. My doctor said on my last appt, I'm doing great and he will see me in a year. Also my p/t has ended and it's all up to me with home exercises.

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

Are you glad you did it?

[@Diana-007]

Wow I’m impressed! No way could I have done that 4hrs post-surgery, I could hardly tolerate my knee swinging out the bed and I always thought I had a good pain threshold! Congratulations I’d love to know the analgesia regime this lovely lady had.

[@susieaxym]

A block

[@Gregory-sm9pf]

Yes, I would say a block, no doubt

[@thehumanmechanic1174]

This REHABILITATION procedure is from 1st day of Post Op ?

[@97emkin97]

The Human Mechanic yeah

[@thehumanmechanic1174]

@Katie B Exercises when done properly and in proper time accelerates healing in my circumstances as such in this case of Post Op , why do u think so the knee should be kept undisturbed .

[@jabah126]

@@thehumanmechanic1174 yes, pre op v important but rarely discussed. Sad.

[@Mrs51315]

My replacement is next Wednesday July 28th and I'm terrified 😩

[@sammm_]

You got this!! My dad has his surgery September 30th!

[@Mrs51315]

@@sammm_ thank you and best wishes to your dad

[@myplaylist.1121]

You got this I’m 30 days out from my second knee replacement. I’ll have two good knees soon. Keep your family nearby. You must have help at least for 3 weeks. Don’t try to tough it out on your own. First 2 weeks. Do pt, drink lots of fluids, sleep through it and ice ice baby!

[@daniehollen4183]

I am too, and that is why I have not gotten it

[@Mrs51315]

@@daniehollen4183 don't do it! I'm regretting having it done! This is the surgery from hell... that's what they don't tell you😫

[@claricebradshaw6423]

How can i get contacted with the doctor i would like to have a talk with him about my knees can you send me some information i would like to know the name please

[@robinlippy4799]

Nerve block still working

[@kathrynbuckley2314]

wait so i have connective rheumatism and have to do the same physio exercises and it hurts really bad. is it supposed to hurt ? is my next step surgery ?

[@3TESLA]

I have Rheumatoid Disease. If you have to have this surgery, be prepared for hell on earth.

[@atakulu]

No gait-belt?

[@toni.langstonpenn605]

Why don't anyone say anything about a second surgery. My first Doctor didn't explain the truth about nothing now mine is called a recall on the one I had if anyone knows could you please let me know. Thankyou

[@mikecanan3926]

Still has effect of nerve block

[@crystalhogan3834]

I was only out of work with my hip 4 weeks 😊

[@FaadumoArdo]

I don't think this is the same day. I am scared

[@josemiranda1863]

No way same day

[@FaadumoArdo]

@@josemiranda1863 right

[@8aNda1d]

Yeah. Not the same day her hair looks too good

[@user-oy5py6wo8q]

Maybe it IS within 24 hours of surgery.... so technically the “same day”. I’m hoping because I’m having my surgery soon😐

[@larushka1]

Absolutely same day. Just had this done. 10 days later walking no cane or walker. Definitely most painful surgery ever. Had other knee done last year.

[@Burger-h1j]

She's obviously on strong pain medicine

[@Asdf23457]

Is this supposed to seem outrageous? I’m an RN and work on an ortho floor we have people working with PT and walking all the time the same day of surgery....

[@lizaltieri]

I think it's to reassure people who don't know that?

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

Do you mean specifically TKR surgery?

[@marynavanschalkwyk5896]

When I had my first TKR I didn't have a fisio I had Hitler himself. With the 2nd knee I did the fisio myself at home and it was better than the first one. Never ever again

[@grumpyolduncleray8861]

Can I have this guy when my knee is replaced?

[@reggiegeorges5850]

She was a nurse herself and for the video they had a top notch therapist.

[@567stacy]

Nope won't happen! This is a ridiculous thing, not large amount of pain? wow!

[@lindachester5943]

Her berve block hasn't worn off yet.

[@aubreygrammar1328]

This has to be fake

[@3TESLA]

No. She probably had great anesthesia and pain control. I've heard now, after having both mine done, older folks do better with the pain. Possibly since senses dull with age? I spoke with several RNs and PTs.

[@daniehollen4183]

I say she is still under the nerve block because she is still in the hospital. They usually kick you out on day 2.

[@1031E]

I think its pretty common to be walking the day of surgery. Im having a knee replacement and leaving the surgical center the same day.

[@Gregory-sm9pf]

She's either jacked on painkillers or her spinal is still kicking it, because there's no way she'd be a 1 or a 2 without it having just gotten out of surgery, I had TKR on my left knee 10 weeks ago and after surgery I was a 1 or a 2 but when the spinal and anesthesia started wearing off the pain was immense, like, WTF😫😫😫