I just found out that I might have to to a rehabilitation center for two weeks after my tkr has anyone had to do this this makes me not want to go through with it
Shelly, if you do not have someone to help you (spouse, etc), most surgeons will want you in a rehab facility. A friend of mine has no one and his bathroom is on the 2nd floor. He MUST go to a rehab to get the help he'll need for the first 2 weeks. You will be fine. They will help you with PT and make meals for you. You'll be fine!!
Why does this make you feel you don't want to go through with it?
Hi Shelly. I know it sounds scary but I bet it will be good. Concentrating only on getting better. That's your focus for the two weeks and don't let anything get in your way!
I have a friend that had surgery three years ago. She's single and has a two story home, she choose and rehab facility and said it was a good experience. She had PT right there and it motivated her. She did very well. Go for it, you'll do fine.👍👍
I take it you are not in the UK? I would LOVE to do that, as I know I would get the constant care and push I would need for the best chance of the best result. Thats how I would try and look at it.
I am in the UK and terrified that after I am checked out of the hospital, i will be on my own to sink or swim.
Are you in the states?
My wife couldn't handle me when I got home one day post-op. Shipped me out for a week. Understandable as she's recovering from a brain aneurysm so how could I get angry with her? Hated the place but I got better care than at home since it was too difficult for my wife to handle it.
Because there's only one where I live don't like the place and don't want to leave my poor dog that long she's my baby
I will have help
If you have help, there is no reason to go to a rehab facility.
What kind of home help will u have? I made sure i had what i needed to be able to be home. If you can be prepared at home why go? Ask what will they do specifically. Is it aggressive rehab? How many times a day? Is ur home unsuitable, as ur bedroom up a flight and kitchen and bathroom somewhere else? Leaving ur pup for 2 weeks is hard/traumatic for both of you. Look at it realistic. What are your NEEDS vs wants.
Hate to add this but...do you have good insurance so off you go, no brainer, in their eyes. Im a firm believer people do better at home BUT they need the right resources.
Good luck in your decision.
They said it depends on how I do in the Hospital if I have to go or not
I will have all the help I need at home do have a two story but will be moving downstairs I have been preparing my house and the rehab will come to me if they don't send me off
Did they say why you 'have to go' to rehab? My doctor encouraged it but I have a marvelous husband at home, a smallish home of one story, and laminate floors so could not see the sense of it. I declined and it was not a problem. A part of me thought it might be a good idea to get the extra PT but home I went ( and my kitty girl was so glad to see me)! Best wishes to you whatever you decide.
just get your organising head on i bought a trolley with brakes meds and bottled water on the desk next to me phone near me get a list of people who would come straight away if youre stuck I had a toilet downstairs but wait for it used a comode next to me and the next visitor got the job of emptying it pile of clean clothes at hand although i went around in my nightie for 2 weeks writing pads cos you get baby brain afterwards to lists things to ask for keep a diary of your journey i did it will come in handy for the next leg to be done and dont forget you will cry buckets afterwards everyone has down days and at the last resort make sure you have sewwts and chocolates in forget about the diet for a few weeks and dont forget to keep in touch on here thats we are all here for good luck xxxx
Shelly, I had to do that for 2 weeks.
And I needed it, it took one week just to bring my pain under control so that they could even touch my leg....a whole lot of pain, but worth it so far (4 months after TKR.)
My doctor was very much against rehab. He said there's been studies that show there's no difference between those who went & those who didn't, & sometimes there's issues with infections, etc at some rehabs. Within 2or 3 days I was able to take care of myself, including going up & down stairs (hopping). A PT came to my house 3 times a week the first 2 weeks. My husband is retired & was helpful but if I didn't have him I'd order groceries on line & take taxis or Uber to go out if I had to. And my dog was the best therapy.
Get yourself a raised toilet seat & shower seat. Good luck.
Who will you have to help you? Are they willing and able? If really well prepared and where you live is suitable, plus you have enough support, should be ok.
No one can make you do anything! I wished I could go to rehab but no private insurance so no rehab. My pain took a while to stabilise but from day 6, discharge day, I was mobile enough to use toilet, shower, get myself a coffee and microwave my frozen curries. My sister was out most days and she knew I would cope. A neighbour rang me daily and all was ok.
It's amazing what we can do if we have the I will to do it. We have a pup whom we love too. She has carers who will feed her and stay if necessary. Plenty of help is out there. If you really cannot understand the benefits of rehab, then do not agree to it. x
Hey, if the option to go to a rehab centre for two weeks after the op had been offered to me i would have jumbped at it! it's really not that easy trying to get yourself a cup of tea and taking it with you from the kitchen with two crutches. .every single thing you do is made more difficult, but hey, it has to be done! the average house is not equipped to help someone in a lot of pain and a knee which does its best not to bend. I would look on this offer as a great advantage, not available to so many of us TKR patients. . .. .