Total Knee Replacement

[Bowclaret]

Hey fellow Clarets.

Just sat in Lancaster Hospital having just had a Total Knee Replacement.

Just wondering if any of you guys have had one and how it went ?

Looks like I’m goi g to be up all night

[aclaretinstevenage]

I've had both replaced. It will be painful for a while there's no doubt.

Do the exercises, keep the joint moving don't sit around feeling sorry for yourself and you'll be fine. After a few weeks you'll settle down to it and feel the benefit after all your natural knee had had it otherwise they wouldn't have replaced it.

I'm still playing golf 3 times a week after 13 years on the right knee and 10 years on the left and yesterday walked 10km.

Good luck with it.

[Leyland Claret]

Mrs LC had a new knee on the 20th February. 1st couple of weeks are tough and stairs can be a little challenging. Got to make sure you do your exercises regularly but build up gently and you’ll be just fine. She is 5 months post op and even though it can still be a little uncomfortable she is moving well and getting back up to speed. She can now walk nearly 4 miles before the pain starts to get the better of her but it’s a definite life changer. Good luck

[Bowclaret]

Thanks guys, doubt Scotty will ring me - but I live in hope !!!!

[claretskeith]

I've had both replaced. It will be painful for a while there's no doubt.

Do the exercises, keep the joint moving don't sit around feeling sorry for yourself and you'll be fine. After a few weeks you'll settle down to it and feel the benefit after all your natural knee had had it otherwise they wouldn't have replaced it.

I'm still playing golf 3 times a week after 13 years on the right knee and 10 years on the left and yesterday walked 10km.

Good luck with it.

Can you run, or is that asking too much for replacement knees?

[aclaretinstevenage]

Can you run, or is that asking too much for replacement knees?

I was told not to run as the joint could weaken under impact exercises ........not that running was a thing for me once I stopped playing football.

I was also warned off of cycling.

[Bowclaret]

I’m 55 and play walking football. I absolutely love it so just hoping I can carry on.

[ALP]

I had my left knee replaced 14 years ago, do exactly as the physio's tell you and you'll be fine. No hassle from mine at all.

[Bowclaret]

Good stuff thanks ALP

[ALP]

Good stuff thanks ALP

You're welcome, the pain is different post op, it hurts but nowt like it did before.

[aclaretinstevenage]

I’m 55 and play walking football. I absolutely love it so just hoping I can carry on.

I reckon you'll be OK with this. The impact when walking is much less than when running. When I play golf I walk the course and I go for long walks when not playing golf so you should be fine here.

[Elizabeth]

Hey fellow Clarets.

Just sat in Lancaster Hospital having just had a Total Knee Replacement.

Just wondering if any of you guys have had one and how it went ?

Looks like I’m goi g to be up all night

[Elizabeth]

Hey fellow Clarets.

Just sat in Lancaster Hospital having just had a Total Knee Replacement.

Just wondering if any of you guys have had one and how it went ?

Looks like I’m goi g to be up all night

Morphine does the job for the first day or two. They get you going very quickly and before you know it you're able to go home. Intense physio to begin with but you will be surprised how quickly you get going again. No pain , normal knee mobility again. Simply a game changer

[Bowclaret]

Thanks Elizabeth. Just been told they are going to get me up for a “walk”

Pain is being managed and I would say “ bearable “ at present

Looks like it’s going to be a long night !!

[Leon_C]

My mum had a replacement, a few months ago. She's much, much better now. A few weeks of recovery to contend with, though.

[Bowclaret]

Good stuff Leon - hope she makes a full recovery

[beddie]

All good advice Bowclaret. Had my left knee replaced nearly 11 years ago and in January just gone my right knee replaced. I can’t emphasise enough the importance of attending all your physio appointments and importantly getting yourself into a daly routine at home to carry on with the exercise programme, if you do exactly that you’ll be fine. I can’t believe this time how quickly I got back to normal. I can do so much more without the pain. Plenty of rest in between your excercise is also important. Good luck with it.

[Jamesy]

I’m waiting for a knee replacement on my right knee. Looks like I will have to pay privately if I don’t want to wait best part of 18 months.
It seriously affected my travelling to watch Burnley home and away last season so need to get it sorted at my tender age of almost 64.

[Bowclaret]

Thanks Beddie and Jamesy.

Great advice.

My aim is that first home game. I’ve only missed 3 home games in 50 years so a dodgy knee will not stop me.

Thanks again guys

[Bowclaret]

All good advice Bowclaret. Had my left knee replaced nearly 11 years ago and in January just gone my right knee replaced. I can’t emphasise enough the importance of attending all your physio appointments and importantly getting yourself into a daly routine at home to carry on with the exercise programme, if you do exactly that you’ll be fine. I can’t believe this time how quickly I got back to normal. I can do so much more without the pain. Plenty of rest in between your excercise is also important. Good luck with it.

Hi Beddie, how are you with walking and sports now ? I’m very active but my real concern is not being able to play (walking football) which I love.

Take care

[HB Claret]

I had both mine replaced in 2022 - left one in January and right one in April. Second one was more painful but well worth having them done - you must do the exercises to help with the recovery (my surgeon told me full recovery can take up to 2 years). I was walking 10,000 plus steps a day by July 2022. Occasional stiffness in both new knees but I have absolutely no regrets about having them done.

[Paul Waine]

I’m 55 and play walking football. I absolutely love it so just hoping I can carry on.

Several of the guys I play walking football with have scars on one or both knees from having knee replacement surgery. Obviously, they are all still active playing walking football. An ex-Chelsea professional, now mid-60s, had his knee replaced a few weeks ago and is progressing his recovery.

Good luck with your recovery.

Yes, walking football is great. I discovered walking football 3 years ago. I'm now playing up to 3 times most weeks.

[Bowclaret]

Brilliant, thanks again for all the advice guys.

Who do you play for Paul if you do not mind me asking ?

I play for Garstang - a brilliant set of lads.

6 Clarets also so the banter is great. Especially against the “two” Rovers fan

[Bowclaret]

Fans

[jtv]

My wife did her TKR seven weeks ago. She goes to physio regularly and does her exercises daily. Sometimes she is still in a lot of pain especially at night. Is it normal please? Did anyone have a similar experience?

[beddie]

Jtv. My wife did her TKR seven weeks ago. She goes to physio regularly and does her exercises daily. Sometimes she is still in a lot of pain especially at night. Is it normal please? Did anyone have a similar experience?

That’s all perfectly normal. Yes I struggled at night time but that’s why it’s important to make sure your wife takes the prescribed meds. I took some around 3.00 a.m. as part of my routine. It’s all about working through it. It is hard at times, especially during the night and in the morning getting out of bed etc. 3/4 months on she'll be well on her way to full recovery, by 6 months she’ll look back thinking it was well worth it. Keep the short daily walks up where you go that little bit further each week and it will benefit her. Things will improve I can assure you. Best wishes to your wife.

[beddie]

I’m waiting for a knee replacement on my right knee. Looks like I will have to pay privately if I don’t want to wait best part of 18 months.
It seriously affected my travelling to watch Burnley home and away last season so need to get it sorted at my tender age of almost 64.

Where about are you based?

[Longsider]

My mum had it done. She was 100% committed to doing every bit of physio and exercise that were given her. This has meant she has maximum range of motion and is pain free. Can't stress enough how important the post operation regime is. You must push yourself through it. Good luck and have a speedy recovery.

[Bowclaret]

Thanks Longsider.

Just about to go for the first physio at the Hospital now.

Expected tough night with no sleep but the pain was managed well. Out Doctors and Nurses really are awesome

If OK, they say I can go home in time for the match so fingers crossed.

[beddie]

Push through the pain Bow with your physio. The first one after the op is tiring. You’ll feel worn out afterwards so get some rest. You’ll get there.

[Jamesy]

Where about are you based?

Shrewsbury mate.

[Paul Waine]

Brilliant, thanks again for all the advice guys.

Who do you play for Paul if you do not mind me asking ?

I play for Garstang - a brilliant set of lads.

6 Clarets also so the banter is great. Especially against the “two” Rovers fan

I live in south west London. I started playing WF 3 years ago in Age UK sessions, once or twice a week. Chelsea Community Foundation also organise a number of sessions across the area. Fulham and Wimbledon also run teams. Surrey FA run a number of WF age group leagues, including 50s, 60s, 65s, 70s, Multi-age, Women and Mixed. This year I've played for (1) AFC Wimbledon 70s in the National Walking Football Cup - won our first round in Canterbury 4-0. (I was away when we lost to Kingston 70s in the next round. Kingston have 5 players who all capped for England 70s). (2) Blues70s (a Chelsea team). A few weeks ago we won the Surrey FA 70s County Cup. (Kingston didn't enter this year). I set up Teddington WF Club last year. This year we have 3 teams, multi-age, 60s and 65s, in the Surrey FA league, plus entered our 60s team in the FA's inaugural Walking Football Cup. (There are some good teams in Surrey region and I don't think we will progress beyond the regional qualifiers). We played in a tournament at Chelsea's Cobham training ground last weekend. June 2023 I played in a tournament at Craven Cottage.

70 years old, playing walking football. What's not to like? One of our players in the Blues70s team is 82. Half the squad are 75+.

Of course, I play in a Burnley kit as often as I can.

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[Elizabeth]

I’m 55 and play walking football. I absolutely love it so just hoping I can carry on.

The fact you have been active beforehand will be of enormous help. Hope you get home for the match , that would be some effort

[jollyjack]

Due TKR left on Friday. Partial on right to follow idc. Had pre op assessment Yesterday. Really good info on here, thanks to all. Knee has gone right downhill over last month so really looking forward to it although it will be tough at first I'm sure

[Bowclaret]

I live in south west London. I started playing WF 3 years ago in Age UK sessions, once or twice a week. Chelsea Community Foundation also organise a number of sessions across the area. Fulham and Wimbledon also run teams. Surrey FA run a number of WF age group leagues, including 50s, 60s, 65s, 70s, Multi-age, Women and Mixed. This year I've played for (1) AFC Wimbledon 70s in the National Walking Football Cup - won our first round in Canterbury 4-0. (I was away when we lost to Kingston 70s in the next round. Kingston have 5 players who all capped for England 70s). (2) Blues70s (a Chelsea team). A few weeks ago we won the Surrey FA 70s County Cup. (Kingston didn't enter this year). I set up Teddington WF Club last year. This year we have 3 teams, multi-age, 60s and 65s, in the Surrey FA league, plus entered our 60s team in the FA's inaugural Walking Football Cup. (There are some good teams in Surrey region and I don't think we will progress beyond the regional qualifiers). We played in a tournament at Chelsea's Cobham training ground last weekend. June 2023 I played in a tournament at Craven Cottage.

70 years old, playing walking football. What's not to like? One of our players in the Blues70s team is 82. Half the squad are 75+.

Of course, I play in a Burnley kit as often as I can.

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Wow that’s brilliant Paul, glad you enjoy it and yes our eldest player is 88 and he runs rings round most of us and certainly me at 55, in incredible

Great that you play in a Burnley kit - makes us feel 16 again !

Take care

[Bowclaret]

The fact you have been active beforehand will be of enormous help. Hope you get home for the match , that would be some effort

Thanks Elizabeth, really hope that is the case.

Just waiting on the OK to go home. No pain and moving OK so fingers crossed!

Take care

[Bowclaret]

Due TKR left on Friday. Partial on right to follow idc. Had pre op assessment Yesterday. Really good info on here, thanks to all. Knee has gone right downhill over last month so really looking forward to it although it will be tough at first I'm sure

Good luck jollyjack - it was a breeze, like everyone told me. I had a spinal and did not feel a thing. I also took my noice cancelling headphones in the theatre and did not hear a thing - AC / DC !!!

Good luck and let us know how you get on

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[beddie]

Shrewsbury mate.

Okay. I could have offered some advice near me. Anyway here’s a tip. If you have access to the web look around various hospitals where you live with say a travel time of a couple of hours at the most. Look at the various surgeons that carry out TKR’s on a Private basis but here’s the trick, read their profile to see if they do a few NHS ones alongside private. If they do and they read well ( put their name in the web separately you can then get more info on them) if they will do NHS ring the Hospital and ask to speak with or get their secretary’s number. Ask the secretary if you get a referral from your Doctor could they tell you roughly how long it would be before you see the Surgeon and what’s his list is like to carry out the surgery. I’ve had two done, one years ago, the other in January this year. I’m NHS and did the above on both occasions. Both were private hospitals in your own room and five star service. I was told by my local NHS hospital I’d have to wait at least 12 months so I took the above root. The key is research and then forming a good relationship with the surgeons secretary. Both mine were done very quickly from the initial appointment. I saw saw the private surgeon in November and he did it for me in January. If I can help further come back to me. If there’s a delay in my reply it’s because I’ve had problems logging in for few days but I will reply at some stage.

[Jamesy]

Okay. I could have offered some advice near me. Anyway here’s a tip. If you have access to the web look around various hospitals where you live with say a travel time of a couple of hours at the most. Look at the various surgeons that carry out TKR’s on a Private basis but here’s the trick, read their profile to see if they do a few NHS ones alongside private. If they do and they read well ( put their name in the web separately you can then get more info on them) if they will do NHS ring the Hospital and ask to speak with or get their secretary’s number. Ask the secretary if you get a referral from your Doctor could they tell you roughly how long it would be before you see the Surgeon and what’s his list is like to carry out the surgery. I’ve had two done, one years ago, the other in January this year. I’m NHS and did the above on both occasions. Both were private hospitals in your own room and five star service. I was told by my local NHS hospital I’d have to wait at least 12 months so I took the above root. The key is research and then forming a good relationship with the surgeons secretary. Both mine were done very quickly from the initial appointment. I saw saw the private surgeon in November and he did it for me in January. If I can help further come back to me. If there’s a delay in my reply it’s because I’ve had problems logging in for few days but I will reply at some stage.

Thanks Beddie, this looks like excellent advice. I will explore my options. I’m not averse to paying privately and I had a private op unrelated to my knee almost two years ago at my local Nuffield Hospital by the surgeon I would have had to wait almost two years for, I kid you not on the NHS. However, I will now look at this route.
I will definitely contact you if I need any further advice. Cheers pal.

[beddie]

Thanks Beddie, this looks like excellent advice. I will explore my options. I’m not averse to paying privately and I had a private op unrelated to my knee almost two years ago at my local Nuffield Hospital by the surgeon I would have had to wait almost two years for, I kid you not on the NHS. However, I will now look at this route.
I will definitely contact you if I need any further advice. Cheers pal.

Just to add, prior to my recent TKR I needed a hip replacement which was done in September last. I took the same route and had it done at the private Nuffield in Leeds all by the NHS. Less than 2 months from consultation to surgery. The secretary of the surgeon was brilliant, when I spoke to her she said she’d chase up my Doctor for the referral and then when I told her it’s 18 month wait round here she said I’ll sort that for you as well. Under 2 months amazing. Just add you get the private physio as well which was brilliant and follow up appointments with the surgeon.

[jtv]

Jtv. My wife did her TKR seven weeks ago. She goes to physio regularly and does her exercises daily. Sometimes she is still in a lot of pain especially at night. Is it normal please? Did anyone have a similar experience?

That’s all perfectly normal. Yes I struggled at night time but that’s why it’s important to make sure your wife takes the prescribed meds. I took some around 3.00 a.m. as part of my routine. It’s all about working through it. It is hard at times, especially during the night and in the morning getting out of bed etc. 3/4 months on she'll be well on her way to full recovery, by 6 months she’ll look back thinking it was well worth it. Keep the short daily walks up where you go that little bit further each week and it will benefit her. Things will improve I can assure you. Best wishes to your wife.

Many thanks Beddie. Your post is very reassuring!

[Jamesy]

Just to add, prior to my recent TKR I needed a hip replacement which was done in September last. I took the same route and had it done at the private Nuffield in Leeds all by the NHS. Less than 2 months from consultation to surgery. The secretary of the surgeon was brilliant, when I spoke to her she said she’d chase up my Doctor for the referral and then when I told her it’s 18 month wait round here she said I’ll sort that for you as well. Under 2 months amazing. Just add you get the private physio as well which was brilliant and follow up appointments with the surgeon.

You have certainly done well. I’m going to definitely try the same approach.
The minor op I had at the Nuffield in Shrewsbury cost me just over £5k. If I have to pay for the knee op I believe I am in the region of £9-10k which is a lot of money.
Thanks again pal. I will report back if things start progressing.

[jollyjack]

Also referred to Nuffield (Newcastle) under choose and book. Was told 6-9 mth having been on a waiting list in Cumbria for a year prior to moving to Northumberland Feb. Thought I'd have to start again but have waited 7 weeks from consultation to appointment.

[beddie]

Also referred to Nuffield (Newcastle) under choose and book. Was told 6-9 mth having been on a waiting list in Cumbria for a year prior to moving to Northumberland Feb. Thought I'd have to start again but have waited 7 weeks from consultation to appointment.

Good luck for Friday. It will be worth all the inconvenience and pain. Keep up with the meds and you’ll be in great shape within a few months.

[beddie]

How’s it going Bow, I imagine you’ll be home by now? It’ll be uncomfortable at times but the pain killers will help. Get into a daily routine throughout the day of exercising and rest, if you do the exercise sheets you've been given at least 4 times a day you’ll be ready for the first lamppost walk next week.

[Elizabeth]

I found that bending the knee to its correct position came much easier than straightening the knee, where I never thought I would be able to get it straight enough. I did though with perseverance and the right support for the knee in bed at night.
From recollection I was ready to start driving after 3 weeks and celebrated each stage of progress. Getting down from 2 to 1 crutch was one such moment.
Hope everything going well for you

[Bowclaret]

Hey guys,

Yes home now and apart from last night all going well.

The swelling was bad and the pain was really bad but drugs, ice and rest helped !

Luckily, my wife is a Nurse and an absolute angel so she helped me also during the night before going on her shift this morning.

Trying to move more and walk around today which seems to be helping.

Thanks for asking and UTC

[Bowclaret]

Due TKR left on Friday. Partial on right to follow idc. Had pre op assessment Yesterday. Really good info on here, thanks to all. Knee has gone right downhill over last month so really looking forward to it although it will be tough at first I'm sure

Good luck today Jollyjack. Hope all goes well.

I’m getter there nearly a week post op now and each day is getting better.

Let’s us know how you get on

[jollyjack]

In hospital now post op waiting for anaesthetic to wear off, cheers!

[Bowclaret]

All the best pal !

It’s worth it

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