THAT'S good to know! I can't imagine hearing all the pounding and sawing!
During my second C-section with our second son I had a spinal and was WIDE AWAKE! My husband was doing video, my two surgeons were discussing their CARS (!). I was having a ONE-ON-ONE discussion with my awesome anesthesiologist. It was a lot like a cocktail party without the cocktails!
No Thanks! LOL
sounds like fun!
Because i have other health issues, I was advised to have the general.
I dont know what's going on anymore.
I am 8 weeks post op and i feel like i am going backwards.
I am going to keep off those ibrufen tonight. They dont agree with me and seem to give me awful back ache the next day.Also I am highly constipated, which doesnt help.
I am on the co-codomol, two every four hours.
I am so fed up because now when Im driving its like the foot on my operated leg is stuck to the pedal. I have to keep stopping to take my leg off the pedal.
What is that all about?
I remember before the op the same thing would happen but i put it down to the osteoarthritius in my knee.
I can work it out now whilst Im typing. Swelling in the knee causes my foot to do that.
Or if anybody has got any ideas I would be grateful.
I had TKR on 3/21. I had a spinal with heavy sedation, they gave me Versed pre op and when I got into the OR I was quite out of it, I remember nothing. On the plus side I was able to do therapy that night and able to go home day 2.
I had TKR on 3/21. I had a spinal with heavy sedation, they gave me Versed pre op and when I got into the OR I was quite out of it, I remember nothing. On the plus side I was able to do therapy that night and able to go home day 2.
Hi I had a spinal block and was offered sedation if I required it, I didn't need it as the radio was on, the staff were chatting with me and the whole thing was over fairly quickly. I did hear some banging about, but it all felt very removed from me, reminded me of having some work being done in a different part of the house ie: aware of it, but not a problem. I liked the fact that I was alert and able to eat afterwards and the anaesthetic provided some pain relief for several hours after.
Hi Tracy and best wishes on your upcoming tkr.😊
I'm 50 years young and I've had both knees replaced this year. My right on Jan 22/16, and the left on March 8/16 (Both my legs have our family trait of being bowed, and that did not mix well with my avid love for running) Both knees were done totally with an epidural without general anesthetic at all. Instead, I was told that with the epidural, I would be in a deep "twilight" state. Like you'd be if you were having your wisdom teeth removed, but an even deeper sedation. All l know is that I've gone both routes. General for a previous ACL repair, and epidural in twilight for both knee replacements,which were far more invasive than the ACL repair. Hands down, I would do epidural in twilight again. It was wonderful to wake up with minimal drowsiness and no anesthesia nausea.
The nurse had me up and walking. for both surgeries within a couple of hours of waking. The nurse walking with you also feels better knowing you aren't groggy still from your surgery.
I hope this helps. It's a tough surgery, from beginning to beyond but my right knee at 12 weeks is showing me some light at the end of the tunnel.And from some of what I've read the one year mark is supposed to be a time when theses knees really start to feel like they're a natural part of you...Hallelujah! I look forward to that!
Blessings and Best Wishes to you!
Hi Tracy and best wishes on your upcoming tkr.😊
I'm 50 years young and I've had both knees replaced this year. My right on Jan 22/16, and the left on March 8/16 (Both my legs have our family trait of being bowed, and that did not mix well with my avid love for running) Both knees were done totally with an epidural without general anesthetic at all. Instead, I was told that with the epidural, I would be in a deep "twilight" state. Like you'd be if you were having your wisdom teeth removed, but an even deeper sedation. All l know is that I've gone both routes. General for a previous ACL repair, and epidural in twilight for both knee replacements,which were far more invasive than the ACL repair. Hands down, I would do epidural in twilight again. It was wonderful to wake up with minimal drowsiness and no anesthesia nausea.
The nurse had me up and walking. for both surgeries within a couple of hours of waking. The nurse walking with you also feels better knowing you aren't groggy still from your surgery.
I hope this helps. It's a tough surgery, from beginning to beyond but my right knee at 12 weeks is showing me some light at the end of the tunnel.And from some of what I've read the one year mark is supposed to be a time when theses knees really start to feel like they're a natural part of you...Hallelujah! I look forward to that!
Blessings and Best Wishes to you!
Hi Cheryl I was scared that I would hear lots of banging etc and wasn't like that at all. One of the staff loved going camping, like me, so we spent a lot of the time sharing details about our favourite campsites!
Hi RooQ!
I'm glad your experience was pleasant while your surgery was going on! SO happy you didn't have to hear anything unpleasant.
Are you doing well? Sure hope so!
Hiya I am twelve months on almost to the day and, touch wood, am really happy with my new knee. I did a five mile walk with the dog this morning and reflected back on my inability to walk a 100 metres without pain prior to my TKR. Hope all goes well with your op.
Glad you are able to walk your dog and actually be able to enjoy the walk without having to deal with pain.
I had my first TKR last June and my second TKR last October. Both were under general anesthetic. I had no complications with either procedure.
I'm doing well. I have stiffness as is typical from what others have said, but I also have arthritic joints throughout my body that produce pain and stiffness. At least TWO of my joints though (knees!) are good. I am very grateful for that!
Take care!
Hope you are doing well.
Ha ha you seem to be coping extremely well and glad to hear how smoothly both your ops went. You take care too 😁
Pleased to say that my op went ahead as planned on the 13th April. This was TKR unlike PKR on my right knee. Opted for epidural and sedation as general anaesthetic makes me very sick. Was aware of some of the things going on but nothing frightening. Unfortunately I was once again very sick after the operation as it seems that I am very sensitive to lots of medication including pain relief. After a trial of a combination drugs I am now on tramadol plus anti sickness and naproxen. Pain was alot worse this time and my bend was initially slow so had to stay in hospital for4 days untill i could get to the magic 90 degree bend. Now back home doing my physio with a very swollen knee but the pain is already getting less, maintaining 90 degress bend during phsyio and walking somewhat stiffly without any aid. Hopefully things will condtinue to improve and the hospital will be happy with my progress when I return on the 27th for a check up.
Thanks for all the encouragement and good wishes.
Tracy