Larry M Loc: North Clairmount, San Diego

I believe some here have had them replaced.
I'm thinking about it at 73 now. My old job took a toll on them.
Any insight as to what to expect after the surgery.
Thanks.

Jeremy Loc: America

My DR wants 20 pounds off first. My dad had both. You should do it if you don’t have any blood thinners or that sort of thing. My dad is way happy with new ones.

stuco Loc: Northern Utah - Salt Lake City

I had mine done six weeks apart August and October of 2018. My take away from it was I wish I hadn’t waited as long as I did to get them replaced. Pain isn’t unbearable. Do all the exercises and physical therapy. Ice them between exercise sessions. I walked as much as I could, trying to go a little further every day. Do what they tell you to do and you’ll be fine. Realizing that the full recovery time is a year. I took up ice fishing last winter. We had a lot of snow last winter, so we were hiking through 2 - 3 feet of snow to get to where we fished. I was 3 months post surgery, wondered if it was foolish to be out doing that on new knees. It hurt a bit while walking through that much snow, especially when I’d be walking on the top of it and then find a soft spot and drop down in it. What I found was that when I got home, my knees didn’t hurt like they would’ve before. Go for it. Make sure you have a good surgeon, and you won’t regret it.

Ivey Loc: South Central Tennessee, Tim's Ford Lake

No knee but going tomorrow to talk to doc about hip replacement, hate the idea but gotta do something.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

I personally haven't had it done, however, I do know several people who have. They all agree that it was the right move. The 90 year old that I just went fishin with Friday has had his knees replaced and he is still getting around at 90. Don't know when he had it done though. My BIL just had one of his done and just came home last week. He is already walkin around and is still in PT. If your DR suggests that you have it done, then I wouldn't hesitate, as long as you are in good health and can handle it.

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

Larry M: I went as long as I could, but there comes a time when you can no longer walk for the pain. I've had both done, one at around 70, the second around 77 or 78. Weight is a factor and if you can lose and keep it off that helps, not only in the weight on your joints, but overall. Now, at 85 I have difficulty getting around not so much from my knees but from my overall condition. Have recently had a lot of diagnostic tests to determine blood flow and whether I am physically able to do PT necessary to build my stamina and stability. Dont get old, you just fall apart! Just sayin...RJS

wellfield Loc: Long Beach,California

Got mine done (2).....you will need real time assistance for quite a while (clothing,dressing,bathroom,walker,walking stick) so make other arrangements if you live by yourself....I would recommend it,certainly helps....PS:get some stool softener while taking pain pills,they constipate you big time.....good luck

Judge32 Loc: Vidalia, Ga. 30474

Have had both knees removed and have Titanium knees now. You will be sore and have pain. Take your pain meds BEFORE you go to therapy as that is the worst part of the procedure and attack the therapy; you might want to get them to give therapy one more day each week. You will get better quicker if you do the therapy more. I am 83 and play 3 rounds of golf a week when weather permits. You are going to love the end result! Good luck!!

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Dang Judge, you need to golf less and FISH more.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

If you would put your location in your profile we wouldn't have to ask where you are. You know us old farts can't remember sh--. You know, that CRS disease. Please update, Thanks.

Fishinmaniac Loc: SW Washington

Larry, YES just do it! It is a bit scary to think about but I can assure you that you won’t be sorry.
I had both knees replaced at the same time in 2006. Like many people I waited much too long before going for it. After the surgery my colleagues at work noticed that I was much “happier” without the constant chronic pain.
I can honestly say that I do not think about my knees any more. The only time I realize that they are Titanium is when I try do crawl around, when I go through TSA at the airport, or when I stand in the cold river fishing for winter steelhead. My wife laughs at me when we are out on our walks or hiking because she can sometimes hear the “clunk” that they can make at times. I’m used to the sensation and sound so I don’t notice it at all.
Others that have responded to your post have given you some excellent advice and pointers, and an accurate idea of what to expect.
I would add that the first 10 days will be HELL due to the swelling and inflammation from the surgery. The pain is different though and you will notice that right away. After 10 days things start to feel much better very quickly.
The advice given by others regarding the importance of taking your pain meds is good. I got my ass chewed by my surgeon for not taking them as prescribed. He helped me to understand that I was slowing down my recovery because I wasn’t getting the quality of rest that I needed.
You will cuss your physical therapist at times. Don’t worry, they are immune to it. Your PT will be your best friend for what they have done for you in the end. Do what they tell you and expect them to hurt you a little, it will be worth it.
The bottom line is your quality of life will be improved to a level that you haven’t known for a while.
Good luck to you brother!

John OBX Loc: Kitty Hawk, NC

Do it! Make sure you do the PT. Probably the most important part of recovery. It will hurt but the rewards far outweigh the pain. Gooed luck

Fishin Fool 69 Loc: Etowah, TN

I wonder if i should do it. I have arthritis in my left knee due to a torn ACL form back in the Corps, and just put up with the BS from it for decades. I did not have it repaired due to a Crappy Dr that advised em to walk on it as long as I could. I finally had it worked on and could walk normal again, but now work hurts my knee walking on concrete all day and kneeling down doing electrical wiring in cabinets fro machinery. maybe i should look into this. Maybe I could start running again...

John OBX Loc: Kitty Hawk, NC

Normally when you have a replacement they remove the ACL because you don't need it and the operation will take care of the arthritis. Kneeling can be uncomfortable so do it sparingly. As far as running, my dr told me that walking, swimming, and cycling are all good. Running for health....NO. He did say if I was being chased by a bear to do the best I can.

Fishin Fool 69 Loc: Etowah, TN

LMAO.... I was thinking of running again because it is the easiest way to burn off the calories, larger muscle groups. Understood, thank you John.