[Help] Knee replacement advice

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

One more bit of advice. Get yourself one of the Limbo waterproof covers for your leg. Allows you to get in the shower without getting the dressings wet.

https://limboproducts.co.uk/products/limbo-waterproof-protectors/adult/full-leg/

 

[LamieRobertson]

Can’t really offer any advice that hasn’t already been mentioned…..maybe some help for Mrs Harry in the house as she waits on you hand and foot (should that be knee ).
what I can do though is wish you all the best for a successful op and recovery period

 

[POSKETT AT THE VALLEY]

I’m on the waiting list for a partial replacement. Do you get a choice of local or general?

 

[AmexRuislip]

All the best to you Mike and hope all goes well for you, know the hospital well.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Good luck @Harry Wilson's tackle …

my knees screwed from footy… I maybe in ur position soon.
Look after yourself. I’m sure it will be life changing for you.

Thanks

 

[alanfp]

I’m on the waiting list for a partial replacement. Do you get a choice of local or general?

I think that's a good question . My friend had a general for her full replacement- she didn't want to hear / witness all the butchery going on.

Suggestions:
Depending on how much physio your NHS trust offers (and it varies!) consider paying for a few extra private sessions, perhaps in between the scheduled NHS ones. Really not that expensive in the grand scheme of things.
Consider getting a cheap static exercise bike to get the knee moving (with no resistance).
Get a cryo-cuff

Good luck.

 

[Is it PotG?]

Build up your quads, lose a few pounds, whatever the post-surgery physio tries to get you to do +25%.
Choose your surgeon carefully, I've found a good one but did have an arthroscopy performed or not as they case may be) by a wrong 'un who didn't do what he was paid to do.

 

[Coldeanseagull]

One more bit of advice. Get yourself one of the Limbo waterproof covers for your leg. Allows you to get in the shower without getting the dressings wet.

https://limboproducts.co.uk/products/limbo-waterproof-protectors/adult/full-leg/

My missus got one that just covers the knee area. They can be very tight for the first couple of weeks because of the swelling, but better than having to take her outside and hose her down

 

[Is it PotG?]

My missus got one that just covers the knee area. They can be very tight for the first couple of weeks because of the swelling, but better than having to take her outside and hose her down

I used a bin liner.
Carefully place the foot through said waste receptacle, secure at top and bottom.
Job's a fish.