Second TKR in a few weeks

diamond
diamond Member Posts: 396
edited 29. Mar 2012, 07:43 in Living with Arthritis archive
Decided just to go for it sooner rather than later.Maybe in a couple months i will be able to take my new grandchild who is due around 10th june for a walk,it is this thought that is keeping me going at the moment.Kind Regards.xx

Comments

  • JuliaHod12
    JuliaHod12 Member Posts: 456
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Best of luck diamond and congrats on the expected grandchild.
    I'm off to see my consultant tomorrow about a first TKR

    If you have any tips fopr me I'd be grateful :-)

    take care
    Julia :-) x
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Good luck from me too, diamond. That's a lovely thought to keep you going in the meantime.

    Julia - do the exercises both before and after. That's my tip.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • diamond
    diamond Member Posts: 396
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thanks Stickyxx
  • babytiger
    babytiger Member Posts: 360
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Good luck Diamond on your 2nd op. and great news about your grandchild
    Eileen xx
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I wish you all the very best with your forthcoming operation, Diamond. Yes, an incentive always works wonders I have found and if that is not one of the greatest incentives, then I do not know what is. :D

    Hi Julie

    Keep as mobile as you can on the knees beforehand and that will put you in good sted for a positive post op result. Also do as you are told post op and get a good physiotherapist where you can work together as a team.
    Had both my knees done, two years apart and never regretted it one bit.

    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • Folara
    Folara Member Posts: 568
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Best of luck, Diamond. I wish I could persuade them to do one of mine.

    Be lovely to walk in the summer son with your little grandchild. That's a really great incentive to keep you going and to help recover fully.

    Fols x
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi diamond
    I really do wish you well with your op,thinking of spending time with your GC will really help you recuperate...
    I have my third GD due in July..and it has given me such a boost.
    You take care xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,325
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Ah Diamond :D

    You have the best motivation in the world for getting better then :wink:

    That has come around quickly hasn't it?

    All the best and thinking of you

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    The very best of luck with it Diamond, I am sure it will make the world of difference: be sure to be conscientious about the post-op exercises and don't be in a rush to do too much too quickly: recovery is a slow process but you do have the ideal carrot dangling in front of you! I wish you well. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Good Luck Diamond
    What a motivation you have :wink:

    Love
    Hileena
  • RosieGlow
    RosieGlow Member Posts: 175
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Congratulations and good luck Diamond. Having a pram/buggy to lean on will mean you can walk that bit further too.

    Julia, when I had my TKR, I found that having an epidural rather than GA helped my recovery right from the start. However, the exercises are definitely the most important post op tool. Good luck........Rosie.
  • diamond
    diamond Member Posts: 396
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thanks for your good wishes folks i will keep you updated.xx

Categories