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36. Right out of surgery her leg should still have been numb. Yes the motion is there, but the recovery pain

Sat Nov 23, 2024, 04:20 AM

Nov 2024

may be there for awhile. Agree with another respondent to you that pain in recovery will vary according to the patient, so I'm definitely wishing you the very best outcome. DO YOUR P/T! Cannot emphasize that enough. You're battling scar tissue as well, so be diligent with your stretches and exercises.

I had both knees replaced (not at the same time) in 2022. Every day I'm so thankful to not be in chronic and/or debilitating pain.

Wishing you the best possible recovery!

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4 More Days & I get My New Knee [View all] gab13by13 Nov 2024 OP

excellent you are following the prep instructions Skittles Nov 2024 #1

Modern medicine is amazing. With any luck. you will experience min discomfort in your recuperation. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2024 #2

My golfing buddy's wife had her knee replaced. gab13by13 Nov 2024 #4

I don't want to be a downer, but different people have different spooky3 Nov 2024 #11

Right out of surgery her leg should still have been numb. Yes the motion is there, but the recovery pain chia Nov 2024 #36

I get mine the day after Christmas! Croney Nov 2024 #3

I am going to UPMC Pittsburgh gab13by13 Nov 2024 #6

Very good hospital. but why at MaGee.? From a Pittsburgh. Wish you luck. gab13by13 debm55 Nov 2024 #43

Yeah! I recently had a small procedure and was told to put mupirocin in nose, belly button and ears! MLAA Nov 2024 #5

Thanks gab13by13 Nov 2024 #7

Babies all of ya.....both done at different times....first one.. 5 years ago....2nd one??? Jan 24 this year.... a kennedy Nov 2024 #8

Good for you sorcrow Nov 2024 #9

Yeah, it's my left knee gab13by13 Nov 2024 #15

Sounds like you are... 2naSalit Nov 2024 #10

Best wishes to you, gab. LuckyCharms Nov 2024 #12

Best of luck! My mom loved hers when she had them done back in the 90's. paleotn Nov 2024 #13

Good Luck! Six117 Nov 2024 #14

Good luck and keep us apprised of the progress. dem4decades Nov 2024 #16

Thanks everyone, gab13by13 Nov 2024 #17

Hope it's successful. Knee and hip replacements are the most commonly successful surgeries these days. ancianita Nov 2024 #18

Good luck! rubbersole Nov 2024 #19

I think there is a demographic here that would be interested in your rehab and progress. NBachers Nov 2024 #20

Hopefully this JMCKUSICK Nov 2024 #21

Who makes the knee you're getting? Probatim Nov 2024 #22

Doesn't every doctor usually have their own particular brand they use? MichMan Nov 2024 #27

It used to be that way - hospitals are starting to dictate to surgeons now. Probatim Nov 2024 #44

hoping everything goes nice and smooth for you orleans Nov 2024 #23

I think it's for staph and radical noodle Nov 2024 #28

thanks; i had no idea but then i haven't had surgeries. yet. nt orleans Nov 2024 #30

Good luck. May the surgeon's hands be sure and steady. LoisB Nov 2024 #24

You've done everything perfectly.. Permanut Nov 2024 #25

Best Wishes! Take Care! lucca18 Nov 2024 #26

Well wishes! KitFox Nov 2024 #29

That's amazing! Good for her. electric_blue68 Nov 2024 #38

Here's some advice AverageOldGuy Nov 2024 #31

Congrats to you for being so well prepared! ShazzieB Nov 2024 #32

Good luck! radical noodle Nov 2024 #33

Do not expect recovery to be a piece of cake. IT can be difficult. Much more so than hip. NoRethugFriends Nov 2024 #34

take the drugs, do the PT and ice is now your best friend - use it! Kali Nov 2024 #35

All the best!! InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2024 #37

Wishing you a Sucessful Surgery, and a Recovery on the easier side! electric_blue68 Nov 2024 #39

I just got a new left knee six weeks and one day ago... maspaha Nov 2024 #40

I've had both knees replaced 10 Turtle Day Nov 2024 #41

You will be so glad you got it done wryter2000 Nov 2024 #42

Happy Thanksgiving, how are you doing? dem4decades Nov 2024 #45