I have to have a tkr done on my right knee and will have no help at home will I be okay
It really depends on a lot of things. I know that when I had mine done I needed a lot of help. Everyone is different and every situation is different. If you don't mind me asking, how old are you?
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Hi Shelley.. I'm 62 and had my tkr done in March. I couldn't have done it by myself. Even with the walker and bedside commode, I still needed their support for food, medication, getting dressed and help getting up and down.
Hi Shelly
You will need help its a tough recovery at least until you can get rid of the crutches when i had mine done my wife had just started a new job she helped me in the morning and evening but during the day it was tough see if you can get someone just to help you a little it makes the recovery a lot easier.
good luck.
No way Shelly. You are going to need help. I've had two done. One in dec of 2015 and the other in oct 2016. Especially the first few days to a week depending on your set up. If u have stairs. How your bathrooms are set up. Good. Meds. Line up some help!!
You are goiong to need someone. I had my right knee replaced in November 2016 and my sister was with me 4 days, 3 nights. Then she came in for a few hours a day for about 2 1/2 weeks. She did vacuuming and helped me with bathing. Could not have done without her.
You must have help regardless. You need to talk to your surgeon about in house nurse. Its hard to try it on your own.
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I don't have anyone to ask everyone works full time but the doctor said a nurse will come to my house but not sure how much
Shelly, I believe you will need help. I had help when I had mine done and I don't think I could have done it by myself. My doctor asked me if I was going to have help at home, and I told him that I did he said that if I did not he would have put me in a rehabilitation center for at least 2 weeks and I am 57 years old. My advise is if you can get help take it.
Ok this really sucks Can't go to rehab have a dog
I will be setup downstairs and the bathroom is very close to the bed and I'm going to get a shower chair not much of a step up to the tub
Not knowing you age, type of living accommodation, your general health etc its pretty hard to make a statement one way or another. I think most of us would say no. Also, you didn't mention what country you are in and anything about your system other than the home health nurse. If possible I would check on a 21 day stay in a rehab unit if possible.
I know I couldn't have done it by myself. If you see this is going to be an absolute try doing some things ahead of time. Cook and freeze a quantity of small meal size meals ahead of time. It is very difficult to juggle dishes, either hot or cold, when you are on a walker. I would buy a couple of the large blue gel ice packs from Amazon or local discount house. They are quick to refreeze and all you have to do is put them in an old pillow case or towel so They mold around the leg (never let them touch bare skin). That way you don't have to mess with ice. Check with local volunteer groups or your church so you can get someone to check on you several times a day. This is not the time to be timid or shy when it comes to asking for outside help. The last thing you want is to find yourself being compromised in any manner.
Good luck and stay with this group......they've seen and done a lot AND, they've all been through it. S tee art making notes and as you have specific questions, jot them down. I've been through 5 complete rehab and found them all to be just a little different.
That's a tough one. IMHO, here's what you will be facing...
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/the-tkr-experience-or-wish-i-had-another-kidney-stone--524499
During the first few weeks, you should be on major opioid painkillers. This, in itself, presents a danger to you getting out of bed and going to the kitchen, bathroom, etc. I would prepare my living space:
1. Remove all rugs or anything you can trip over.
2. Move furniture so you have completely clear paths to everywhere you need to go.
3. Put a table near your bed and stock it with everything you need on an hourly basis. This will eliminate you having to get out of bed frequently.
4. Consider a commode near your bed so you don't have to walk to the bathroom all the time.
5. Have your phone next to you at all times, along with water and your meds.
6. Pre-cook a lot of meals so you can "heat and eat" quickly.
7. Have someone check on you every day or two to clean up and restock your supplies.
8. ALWAYS USE YOUR WALKER!!!!!!
9. Never try to get out of bed while you are very drowsy on the meds. Wait until you are more awake and aware of your surroundings.
10. If you are going to watch TV, CHOOSE COMEDIES!!!! You will forget about a lot of the pain. DO NOT WATCH THE NEWS!!!!
11. Be prepared for depression. Just know that it's normal...you can kick its a$$ when you know that.
12. Sleep a lot. Eat healthy, hydrate, do your exercises.
Lots more in my other posts. Your main goal is to STAY SAFE, don't overdo anything!!!
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Pretty scared and stressed out
Hi I live on my own but did get help from my daughters. If you need to do it on your own I can only say you need to be super organised. Food all prepared and plenty of bottles of fluids. Also need your painkillers delivered. I had a plastic bag I took all over the house with me and my phone in a bag over my shoulder. If you have stairs to your house or bathroom I would say it might be dangerous as I was very wobbly first week. Hope this helps good luck
Plastic bag idea is great
The the only thing Im worried about is handling my food on crutches or a walker