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Originally Posted by Ghostvette
My fiancee has had one knee done and will have the other one done sometime this winter. Outside of odd feelings when the weather changes, the new knee works well and doesn't give her any pain. She was up and walking on it the same day after surgery. I hear from several people that have had knees/hips done and the difference in pain level is night and day. I'm still using my OEM knees, (fingers crossed) and I hope to for many years to come.  |
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Originally Posted by Spooler
Not all knee surgeries are that successful. I have had people tell me their first one was great, the second one is giving them trouble.
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Joint replacements depends on how fit you are at the time of surgery and you mental state. I was walking the next day and out of the hospital the day after that. Back to work in 5 weeks. From talking with other people with joint replacements. The hip is easier to recover from then a knee. The worst thing to happen is to have the replacement done twice. Had mine done in 2003. So it's been 16 yrs.
I take care of myself. I watch my weight. Being heavy isn't good. Try not to over do PT, low impact is the best. No running. That will wear out replacements faster then you think.