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Rockfish9 05-08-2021 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by nightfighter (Post 1210989)
Surgery (#7) went well. He told wife he thought this would be last on this knee. Pre op discussion about it being much more invasive and necessary healing than a normal "scope", of which I have had a few....
But this morning I am very happy to report no pain, although still heavily wrapped. Last oxy was at 0100 last night. Slept well. Up at 6ish. Coffee, ice, golf and motorsports on TV from Europe.... Able to bend without pain as much as dressing will allow. No oxys needed at this juncture. Very happy for the morning after!
Congrats.. glad all seems well
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fishgolf 05-08-2021 09:28 AM
Well that's good news!

MAKAI 05-08-2021 10:35 AM
Curious.
Is the scope a tune up on an existing TKR ?
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Got Stripers 05-08-2021 04:33 PM
I hope it goes well for you, not sure how people get hooked on that crap, I couldn’t wait to get off the oxy after my back surgery so I could have a GD bowel movement.

nightfighter 05-08-2021 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by MAKAI (Post 1210993)
Curious.
Is the scope a tune up on an existing TKR ?
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Yes. Had replacement done 5/22/19. Had issues recovering over ten months before I was really walking without a cane. Then Covid hit and no one was going to consider elective surgery, including me. I have been trying to work through it and had to get a new script for PT this year. The result was it got worse with pain. So the diagnosis was arthrofibrosis and the treatment was a scope, with lysis of adhesions, and manipulation. Googling those will answer better than I can relate here. I also copied a very good article in an earlier post.

The docs aren't rock stars anymore. The offices are run as a business with a business plan they have to adhere to in order to make money. So you might only be allocated ten minutes with a doc, who spent two minutes reviewing your chart, moments before he entered the room you have been waiting in for him/her. You have to be educated and advocate for yourself or your family member.

Clammer 05-08-2021 08:26 PM
WHEN i HAD MY CANCER SURgery my doctor only said it went great ..................I didn,t find out until years later when he retired & doctors started asking me why my operation was done this way ??/

What way ??? that,s not started // not at all ..................it wasn,t until a doctors & some guessing .. that they concluded ..it was done this wT BECAUSE YOU WERE on {K} blood thinners & in [MAY| have been less inveysive [SP} maybe //

better late than never I,ve told a few doctors since then GFY with some of the things or answers I received from them ......and went elsewhere ;;

If you have a doctor / that,s in a small place & they merge or he goes someplace bigger ......be careful ........ like Ross said ,then its become about the money ..

seriously If you have a trade .try bartering with them instead of insurance .. even at worse case see if you can get a [Cash] price :fury:

Guppy 05-09-2021 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by nightfighter (Post 1211002)
Yes. Had replacement done 5/22/19. Had issues recovering over ten months before I was really walking without a cane. Then Covid hit and no one was going to consider elective surgery, including me. I have been trying to work through it and had to get a new script for PT this year. The result was it got worse with pain. So the diagnosis was arthrofibrosis and the treatment was a scope, with lysis of adhesions, and manipulation. Googling those will answer better than I can relate here. I also copied a very good article in an earlier post.

The docs aren't rock stars anymore. The offices are run as a business with a business plan they have to adhere to in order to make money. So you might only be allocated ten minutes with a doc, who spent two minutes reviewing your chart, moments before he entered the room you have been waiting in for him/her.
You have to be educated and advocate for yourself or your family member.
Sounds like it went well, good news Ross

Google the hell out of whatever is ailing ya...
I write down all my questions and just before they rush me out,,, I pull them out, then things slow down...

MAKAI 05-09-2021 07:42 AM
Very interesting reading what you referenced, Ross. Definitely going to dig deeper into this. Keep up with progress reports. Wishing you an outstanding recovery.
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nightfighter 05-09-2021 08:33 AM
After seven procedures, I feel obligated to share experiences so others can make more educated decisions. They have to hurt you in order to help you... No glory in this game. Day two here is weaning from oxys and getting bowels moving. Not pleasant, but necessary on both using the pain pills properly and getting off them early enough and toughing out that consequence.
Makai, I would pay particular attention to the dates on the articles and keep in mind you are reading off the internet... Don't take anything as gospel. The recovery ebbs and flows, even in the past day for me. I am extremely lucky to be set up with one level living and a superbly understanding supportive wife. The work and resulting pain ahead of me in PT(as well as just getting through the days with small exercising) is an investment in my future function. Again, no glory...

nightfighter 05-11-2021 06:05 PM
Post op day four. Swelling went down. Joint feels good, when I take off the compression dressing. Can bend it just less than 90 degrees. The great majority of pain presently is from where they used a tourniquet, and it is turning deep purple with bruising. Ice. Tylenol. Off oxys long enough to get my plumbing moving again. I am optimistic that the worst is past now.

Nebe 05-11-2021 06:14 PM
Get well soon!! The bass will be there waiting !
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MakoMike 05-16-2021 12:53 PM
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MakoMike, I get where you are coming from. But if we were to have been in normal times, I firmly believe I would have likely pressed this issue (arthroscope) a year ago. I don't know what the percentages are, but lets just say they are 50/50. Half get a knee replacement and have immediate relief from pain and are resuming their daily life in 6 months, telling all it is the best thing they ever did... And then there is the other half of the knee replacement population, of which I am one. First, let me say much respect to anyone who has had a joint replacement. It is pretty amazing technology. Despite my prolonged journey to get here, I am pleased to have a diagnosis and hopefully a quick recovery after the scope. The work on my part will be the PT. If there was a way to limit the body from producing scar tissue, that would be awesome. Unfortunately, it is part of the healing process and doesn't have an on/off switch.
So if you are in pain and are considering a knee replacement, I still would say go for it. Just be aware that there may well be a need for future surgical procedures to fine tune the inner working of the new knee. I did not have an infection. I did the work. It just didn't heal the way I was hoping. I want to be able to trust the leg when I walk. I don't currently. But I am free of the arthritis and the bone on bone. And that is a big thumbs up when I wake up on a damp rainy day... Plus, I quit a forty year smoking habit.
My kids are pushing me together the replacement. I have had arthroscopy on both knees already and from what I understand its a piece of cake compared to the replacement surgery. I'm going to start to seriously look into it when I get back, but I won't have surgery before next winter.

pbadad 05-16-2021 04:51 PM
Mike i had my rt knee replaced 18 mths ago. Basically rehab was key. While healing 2 months used a cold water therapy machine. That to me is the savior. Better than ice and ice cooler therapy units even when using frozen water bottles .
Today the knee is ok. Some residue pain from scar tissue. Ill be getting an opinion on scar tissue scoping. Talked to Ross on this matter. Hes been thru alot. Way more than me. I need the left one replaced. Im waiting first if I get the rt one scoped. Today its killin me. Overdid it yesterday. But the replacement one is ok.
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saltyric 05-17-2021 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by nightfighter (Post 1210989)
Surgery (#7) went well. He told wife he thought this would be last on this knee. Pre op discussion about it being much more invasive and necessary healing than a normal "scope", of which I have had a few....
But this morning I am very happy to report no pain, although still heavily wrapped. Last oxy was at 0100 last night. Slept well. Up at 6ish. Coffee, ice, golf and motorsports on TV from Europe.... Able to bend without pain as much as dressing will allow. No oxys needed at this juncture. Very happy for the morning after!
Heal up fast ross!

rphud 05-19-2021 09:04 PM
Well that certainly sucks. Hope you can get healed up in time for some MV albies. Shack is on again! Sure there will be room.

JohnR 05-20-2021 08:47 AM
And 5 days post op, Da Bride is ready to toss you out yet? :huh:

How is it feeling now?

nightfighter 05-20-2021 09:55 AM
I am actually 13 days post op. Had a set back last weekend due to complications from tourniquet. Saturday five hour round trip to ER for ultrasound to be sure swelling not caused by a blood clot. Bruising from tourniquet has been the monster. Quad was a black and blue knot of hate and pain. Have had to re-set my head a couple times....A lot of suckage... I go back in to see him Tuesday so all I can hope/expect is small improvements daily. Need swelling to go down and bruising to heal in order to start, yes start, PT on the knee.... Is why I have been quiet.

pbadad 05-20-2021 12:14 PM
Geez Ross sorry to hear of these complications. I wouldnt guessed the scope surgery would give u these issues. Hope this get behind u very soon.
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JohnR 05-21-2021 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by nightfighter (Post 1211254)
I am actually 13 days post op. Had a set back last weekend due to complications from tourniquet. Saturday five hour round trip to ER for ultrasound to be sure swelling not caused by a blood clot. Bruising from tourniquet has been the monster. Quad was a black and blue knot of hate and pain. Have had to re-set my head a couple times....A lot of suckage... I go back in to see him Tuesday so all I can hope/expect is small improvements daily. Need swelling to go down and bruising to heal in order to start, yes start, PT on the knee.... Is why I have been quiet.
Damn, son.

Rockfish9 05-21-2021 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by nightfighter (Post 1211254)
I am actually 13 days post op. Had a set back last weekend due to complications from tourniquet. Saturday five hour round trip to ER for ultrasound to be sure swelling not caused by a blood clot. Bruising from tourniquet has been the monster. Quad was a black and blue knot of hate and pain. Have had to re-set my head a couple times....A lot of suckage... I go back in to see him Tuesday so all I can hope/expect is small improvements daily. Need swelling to go down and bruising to heal in order to start, yes start, PT on the knee.... Is why I have been quiet.
talk about buzzards luck.. you just cant catch a break...stay positive my friend, it's the most powerful medicine you can take right now.

nightfighter 05-28-2021 05:22 PM
Three weeks today. Still using a cane but less and less every day. Just takes time, but it will be much better than before this surgery. That I can already tell. As long as I re-set my own head when needed, it is OK.

Started with new PT group. Very prim and proper thirty something doctor of PT did assessment and I have once a week with her for six weeks. We were oil and water first meeting.... Maybe that is what I need. (I was told I made an inappropriate comment) This ought to be good... And begin once a week aqua therapy with a different PT this week too.

pbadad 05-28-2021 06:12 PM
Sounds positive. Feels like its better already.
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Got Stripers 06-03-2021 03:05 PM
Ross can you doctor write you a prescription for a Hobie peddle drive kayak, kill two birds with one stone, rehab on the knee and fish while you do it.


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