positive/negative results w/knee replacements.... - General Health Message Board

pearl36 · 11-03-2005, 02:50 PM

Has anyone had a knee replacement and had good results? I am thinking about getting this done in Jan and i need both knee's done (not at the same time). Im petrified, and i also have sleep apnea! I am 69yrs old, and dont want to put this off too much longer, as my "quality of life" is not where it should be! Any helpful information would be greatly appreciated........

Casey2 · 11-04-2005, 10:13 AM

Hi Pearl,
I had my first knee done in 2002 at a local hospital and it is still not too good. The recovery was very long and painful. The second knee was done last year in a big city hospital with much better results and a much shorter stay in hospital, much quicker recovery and a very much smaller scar. I am glad I had them done-only wish I had found the second doctor before the first operation. I can only suggest you find a doctor who does the newer procedure. Best wishes to you.

pearl36 · 11-04-2005, 05:10 PM

Thanks Casey......................So what is the "new" procedure? I feel very confident with my doc, i have been to 2 specialists. Unfortunately i hear more negative than positive with this type of surgery. All i know is that i have to get this done.....................

Casey2 · 11-04-2005, 05:34 PM

Hi Pearl,
I'm going to check in all the papers they gave me to see if I can find out exactly what they call the operation. I think it was called Minimumly Invasive surgery. I was in the hospital two weeks with first knee and only five days with the second. I know how much you want to have it done. It is so great to be able to walk around again without the pain. I'll be back after I check the information.

Casey2 · 11-04-2005, 05:50 PM

Hi again,
I found it. They call it Mini Invasive Total Knee Replacement. If you have any questions please ask. I hope I can help. It is a lot to go through but so worth it. You will be so happy you had them done.