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Penny Lane · 04-09-2021, 09:40 AM

Had total knee replacement on my right knee. Been in Rehab 3 weeks. Still have a way to go before I can go home. Still having difficulty standing up . I am in an Assisted Living facility and am hoping to be home in a few weeks. The pain is not so severe now but still uncomfortable. I have my laptop so I am not totally bored. I am SO ready to go home! Hopefully soon.

GentlemanJim · 04-09-2021, 11:02 AM

Certainly "best wishes" to you for a complete recovery.
My mother had a knee replaced, and the discomfort never left her. She concluded that if she had it to do over, she wouldn't go through it again. Hopefully, your mileage may vary.

biffbronson · 04-09-2021, 11:10 AM

So glad you're on your way to recovery -- best wishes and may you have a really speedy one.

You seem to have had good "help," but will need to be careful not to "twist and shout." Soon people will be saying "I saw her standing there!" -- any pain will "blow away" and belong only to "yesterday." I don't know when they're in season, but I know you'll be ready to pick from the "strawberry fields" again, maybe on "Junior's farm"...!

HuntingtonM15 · 04-09-2021, 11:12 AM

So glad to hear from you, Marlene, and that you're on the mend! Many family members of mine have had knee replacements over the years, and they've all gone very well. Even though I'm sure the facility is the last place you want to be right now, you'll be back home on your feet in no time.

AMackII · 04-09-2021, 12:49 PM

Best of Luck on a Continuing Recovery, Penny Lane

Caroline13 · 04-09-2021, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Penny Lane

Had total knee replacement on my right knee. Been in Rehab 3 weeks. Still have a way to go before I can go home. Still having difficulty standing up . I am in an Assisted Living facility and am hoping to be home in a few weeks. The pain is not so severe now but still uncomfortable. I have my laptop so I am not totally bored. I am SO ready to go home! Hopefully soon.

I know at least one person who struggles with knee replacements and it's over 5 yrs since he's had the surgery. One friend had one at 86 and she is doing well at 95 now...

I have a nasty knee from hip replacement surgery complications and have no plans to do a knee job.

Good luck.

Penny Lane · 04-10-2021, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by biffbronson

So glad you're on your way to recovery -- best wishes and may you have a really speedy one.

You seem to have had good "help," but will need to be careful not to "twist and shout." Soon people will be saying "I saw her standing there!" -- any pain will "blow away" and belong only to "yesterday." I don't know when they're in season, but I know you'll be ready to pick from the "strawberry fields" again, maybe on "Junior's farm"...!

Dude111 · 04-10-2021, 06:01 PM

Thank you for the update!!

I hope you get 100% better soon

ponytail · 04-11-2021, 06:05 AM

I hope it all turns out well for you. Drs. say my mom needs knee replacement surgery but she is hesitate about it.

Caroline13 · 04-11-2021, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ponytail

I hope it all turns out well for you. Drs. say my mom needs knee replacement surgery but she is hesitate about it.

My knee is all so worse from hip replacement BUT I can't do more surgery on my body, as it brings on more arthritis and more damage. I know there are people out there that do more and more surgeries thinking they are the answers, but not really, more damage to our bodies....our culture has been surgery surgery but there is Regenerative Medicine being done now to keep people from those surgeries, the PRP and Stem Cells are more and more being used..people have been harmed and are looking for other help.

Dude111 · 04-11-2021, 06:00 PM

Yes I am so sorry Carole

Bonniegirl · 04-11-2021, 09:21 PM

Hi Marlene, good to hear from you !

You are very missed here on S.O. ! Wishing all the best to you and a very speedy, full recovery on your knee !

AB · 04-12-2021, 02:54 PM

Good to hear that you're doing better. Hope you get to go back home soon.

biffbronson · 04-25-2021, 08:34 AM

While we await an update from Marlene, we can only "imagine" what it's been like as she's attempted to "get back" to how things were for her.

"Stuck inside these 4 walls" unfortunately is the case for anyone undergoing something comparable, certainly with many a "hard day's night." She just needs to "let it be" while the body heals, "listen to what the man [or woman doctor] says," and then it's "(just like) starting over" as the mobility recovery progresses...!

Best wishes.

Penny Lane · 04-25-2021, 10:05 AM

I am still in assisted living but getting stronger. I am able to stand up without assistance and can walk holding onto a railing. I am hoping to go home soon as on the first of the month I have to pay ahead for the month of May. So I hope I can go home this coming week. Between paying for my husband's care and mine it is putting a dent in my savings account. Each facility runs me $4500.00 a month each so my money won't last forever. I'm glad that Dave set up such a good savings account or we would be screwed.

04-09-2021, 09:40 AM	#1
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,083	Knee Replacement update Had total knee replacement on my right knee. Been in Rehab 3 weeks. Still have a way to go before I can go home. Still having difficulty standing up . I am in an Assisted Living facility and am hoping to be home in a few weeks. The pain is not so severe now but still uncomfortable. I have my laptop so I am not totally bored. I am SO ready to go home! Hopefully soon.
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04-09-2021, 11:02 AM	#2
GentlemanJim Concerns, Support, & Feedback Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 26, 2019 Location: The back country Posts: 5,443	Certainly "best wishes" to you for a complete recovery. My mother had a knee replaced, and the discomfort never left her. She concluded that if she had it to do over, she wouldn't go through it again. Hopefully, your mileage may vary.

04-09-2021, 11:10 AM	#3
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,457	So glad you're on your way to recovery -- best wishes and may you have a really speedy one. You seem to have had good "help," but will need to be careful not to "twist and shout." Soon people will be saying "I saw her standing there!" -- any pain will "blow away" and belong only to "yesterday." I don't know when they're in season, but I know you'll be ready to pick from the "strawberry fields" again, maybe on "Junior's farm"...!

04-09-2021, 11:12 AM	#4
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	So glad to hear from you, Marlene, and that you're on the mend! Many family members of mine have had knee replacements over the years, and they've all gone very well. Even though I'm sure the facility is the last place you want to be right now, you'll be back home on your feet in no time.

04-09-2021, 12:49 PM	#5
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,215	Best of Luck on a Continuing Recovery, Penny Lane

04-10-2021, 06:01 PM	#8
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,981	Thank you for the update!! I hope you get 100% better soon

04-11-2021, 06:05 AM	#9
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	I hope it all turns out well for you. Drs. say my mom needs knee replacement surgery but she is hesitate about it.

04-11-2021, 06:00 PM	#11
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,981	Yes I am so sorry Carole

04-11-2021, 09:21 PM	#12
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,636	Hi Marlene, good to hear from you ! You are very missed here on S.O. ! Wishing all the best to you and a very speedy, full recovery on your knee !

04-12-2021, 02:54 PM	#13
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Good to hear that you're doing better. Hope you get to go back home soon.

04-25-2021, 08:34 AM	#14
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,457	While we await an update from Marlene, we can only "imagine" what it's been like as she's attempted to "get back" to how things were for her. "Stuck inside these 4 walls" unfortunately is the case for anyone undergoing something comparable, certainly with many a "hard day's night." She just needs to "let it be" while the body heals, "listen to what the man [or woman doctor] says," and then it's "(just like) starting over" as the mobility recovery progresses...! Best wishes.

04-25-2021, 10:05 AM	#15
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,083	I am still in assisted living but getting stronger. I am able to stand up without assistance and can walk holding onto a railing. I am hoping to go home soon as on the first of the month I have to pay ahead for the month of May. So I hope I can go home this coming week. Between paying for my husband's care and mine it is putting a dent in my savings account. Each facility runs me $4500.00 a month each so my money won't last forever. I'm glad that Dave set up such a good savings account or we would be screwed.