Hello

JoOuch

I've only just discovered you! To have other people to talk to and ask advice from is going to be amazing.

I'm having one of my knees replaced in a couple of weeks, the other decided to have a flare up last week meaning i couldnt put any weight on it. I'm really scared of this happening post surgery.

Any top tips?

CarylW

Hello @JoOuch and welcome to our online forum. We are a friendly and supportive group of people and I hope you get help from others who have been through similar situations to yours.

I don't know if you have had a chance to explore our website yet, but there is a lot of information which may help you, I'm posting a couple of links below as a start:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/surgery/knee-replacement-surgery/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/managing-your-pain/

Good luck with the surgery, and do let us know how you are getting on.

Best wishes

Caryl

stickywicket

Hi,

I had both knees replaced within 6 months of each other. The surgeon let me choose which to go with first as both were completely gone. I guess it's tough on the remaining one but no more so than having a rubbishy knee on the other leg. Just do your pre and post op exercises on both legs and you'll be fine. Here they are https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/exercises-for-healthy-joints/exercises-for-the-knees/ Remember, you'll have walking aids for some time so the older knee won't be doing all the work. Just do your 'homework' , relax and enjoy !

Ellen

Is this worth a read@JoOuch

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/711316#Comment_711316

Best of luck and do keep posting people here can be incredibly supportive.

Ellen.