I’ve had both knees replaced along with both hips and shoulders.

Get your house ready before your surgery. You’ll need a walker, cane, raised potty chair that goes over a commode, recliner to sleep in for a while, and IMHO the most important is a rail that fits beside your bed. It fits between the mattress and springs. You can thank me later.

I was extremely grateful for an amazing Orthopedic Surgeon who has a great record for a lack of post surgery infections. I had home health come in to show me exercises that helped immensely. They also changed my bandages a couple times a week. I had zero post-surgery issues.

Once I was cleared to start PT, I worked my butt off doing what they recommended. I still have some skin numbness that will probably always be there. I have not regretted having any of my joint replacements. They have made my life better and that should be one’s main reason for having them done.


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