General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: xanax on March 27, 2026, 10:31:46 AM
Title: Anyone here have a Total Knee Replacement?
Post by: xanax on March 27, 2026, 10:31:46 AM
I'm needing one after injuring my right knee again and will be getting it done in the next few months. My "prehab" starts Monday to strengthen various muscle groups to avoid atrophy post surgery and quicken the recovery process. I'm on the younger side of the average age folks get these replacements at 59 and I want to continue my bicycle riding/racing, golf, softball and maybe pickle ball. I was wondering if anyone in here has gone through it and how long it took for it to feel somewhat "normal" and safe enough to resume normal activities. Is the knee still holding up? Any complications that didn't resolve with time or therapy? Doing any sports? There are plenty of forums and whatnot I can gather tips and info from but I thought I'd start here where I'm already a member and folks are of a similar age.
I'm fairly certain at this point I'm giving up the hardcore mountain biking aspect of cycling so I've got 3 excellent mounts coming up for sale.....we'll see though.
My leg is now out of the immobilizer and I'm ready to get shot down on the regular in AH again as I can sit at my desk without pain and difficulty.
Title: Re: Anyone here have a Total Knee Replacement?
Post by: Captain Virgil Hilts on March 27, 2026, 11:16:14 AM
My mother had both of hers replaced, after reaching the age of 70. Took her 6-8 weeks to be independent. She's 92, they still work pretty well. The artificial joints, the surgery, and the rehab have surely come a long ways since then.
Title: Re: Anyone here have a Total Knee Replacement?
Post by: CptTrips on March 27, 2026, 11:22:11 AM
Yikes. I dunno, but pay extra for the one that makes the "Duu du du du du du du du du.." sound.
Title: Re: Anyone here have a Total Knee Replacement?
Post by: xanax on March 27, 2026, 11:30:40 AM
My mother had both of hers replaced, after reaching the age of 70. Took her 6-8 weeks to be independent. She's 92, they still work pretty well. The artificial joints, the surgery, and the rehab have surely come a long ways since then.
Thanks for that, I'm glad they're still working for her after 22 years. Definitely reassuring.
Title: Re: Anyone here have a Total Knee Replacement?
Post by: xanax on March 27, 2026, 11:35:12 AM
Yikes. I dunno, but pay extra for the one that makes the "Duu du du du du du du du du.." sound.
Yup, mine will have an access panel on my thigh for access to the circuit board and transistors. Even room for beef jerky and a cold brew coffee in there!
Title: Re: Anyone here have a Total Knee Replacement?
Post by: Randy1 on March 27, 2026, 03:44:18 PM
My wife said the most important part of knee surgery is the preop exercises provided by the doctor. She did really well with quick recovery. She was 70 at that time.
On odd thing though to keep in mind is the need for antibiotics to be taken just before things like dentist teeth cleaning. Ask your surgeon about that.
Title: Re: Anyone here have a Total Knee Replacement?
Post by: Shuffler on March 27, 2026, 04:23:37 PM
Good luck xanax. Will keep you in our prayers!
Title: Re: Anyone here have a Total Knee Replacement?
Post by: Animl-AW on March 27, 2026, 05:01:04 PM
In my biz its very common. Mine are going but retirement took me iff destroying it walking 10 miles per day on concrete
Also did audio for several knee replacement seminars for doctors.
Its WAY better th AC m a decade ago. Done in one day home the next. Cpl weeks on came and you’re starting to walk regular with out it.
No massive scars or extended healing time in hospital
Frw guys got full replacements, no troubles
Title: Re: Anyone here have a Total Knee Replacement?
Post by: Captain Virgil Hilts on March 27, 2026, 05:02:02 PM
My last surgery they gave me a bunch of stuff to drink the morning of, oddly enough. Then the cut both sides of my neck and removed about 50 lymph nodes.
Title: Re: Anyone here have a Total Knee Replacement?
Post by: Animl-AW on March 27, 2026, 05:03:51 PM
My last surgery they gave me a bunch of stuff to drink the morning of, oddly enough. Then the cut both sides of my neck and removed about 50 lymph nodes.
Damn! Sorry to hear this stuff, GL.
Title: Re: Anyone here have a Total Knee Replacement?
Post by: xanax on March 28, 2026, 08:25:27 AM
Thanks, fellas.
It's a couple months out and I was given a "prehab" regimen of workouts. I will put many miles on my indoor bike and log them into Strava to track wattage pre and post to see where I'm at with a new knee.
I'm sure they'll run 2 grams of Cefazolin IVPB before and for some time after for antibiotic prophylaxis if memory serves.
This morning I was able to limp about a half mile while walking the dog. He was happy for that. I didn't even have to bring my new cane!
Today I am setting up my office so it's comfortable to have my leg elevated and iced while I get mauled in AH. I'm even bringing in a mini-fridge!
Looking forward to being able to dance a jig or do a long, standing climb on the bike again. I've never danced a jig btw. Don't even think I know what that is.