"Joint" Question

[Guest]

Hello everyone,

Just checking in for the first time on this forum. 57 yrs old, smoked my first joint in 1971 and have been growing inside for the last several yrs. Probably learned the hobby with help from many of you here in this very group. Thanks!

Moved to colorado in 1998 and love it here with the sunshine one day and snow the next. Retired recently, so I have plenty of time these days to tend the garden.

In very good health except for a worn out left knee, I've been living with for the last 5 yrs. Come monday morning I will be having a new knee joint installed and 6-8 weeks of recovery.

Wanted to ask if anyone here has had this procedure done for a complete knee of even a partial, and how did it work for you. This is my first time for surgury or even to be admitted into a hospital.

KS

 

[delic]

My dad had his knee replaced a while back. He had some pain for a while after to operation as they had him moving/flexing/standing straight away. A few months later all good. My mates dad had his done ages ago, and he was/is back running on it really quicky.
Do what the doctor/physio tells you and you should me fine

-delic

 

[Guest]

hey thanks delic, I know it's gonna hurt for a while but I plan to be a model patient and follow instructions to the letter.

KS

 

[Hydro-Soil]

Holy Anointing Oil will make the wounds heal super fast. Rub it on the site and eat it.


That stuff will heal a nice big slice on your thumb that's almost to the bone... in less than 2 weeks. Just gobbed it on and held it shut with a bandaid. Was closed in 2 days and changed the bandage every 2 days.

Miracle stuff.

Stay Safe!

p.s. Yeah... my left knee has been clicking for a few years now... slowly getting worse.

 

[Guest]

Holy Anointing Oil will make the wounds heal super fast. Rub it on the site and eat it.


That stuff will heal a nice big slice on your thumb that's almost to the bone... in less than 2 weeks. Just gobbed it on and held it shut with a bandaid. Was closed in 2 days and changed the bandage every 2 days.

Miracle stuff.

Stay Safe!

p.s. Yeah... my left knee has been clicking for a few years now... slowly getting worse.

i'd pour it over asbestos and eat it if it would help get this over with. I'll snap a pic and post it when the bandage off.

KS

 

[justpassnthru]

Keep ice on it, when it hurts. The first 24 hours post op are incredibly painful. 'After that, Most of the pain, can be controlled with Ice.

 

[Guest]

Keep ice on it, when it hurts. The first 24 hours post op are incredibly painful. 'After that, Most of the pain, can be controlled with Ice.

Yes, they require you to attend a class for this surgery and 'pain management' was talked about in conjuction with ice as a part of therapy. In fact I will have some kind of unit that feeds a cooling jacket wrapped around the (knee) joint. lol

Thanks for shooting straight about the pain during the first 24 hrs. My wife is a RN at the hospital where this is being done, so I know I will be looked after well.

KS

 

[Mr.Fastcast]

I thought this was a question about how to roll joints,sorry.

I hope your surgery goes well.

 

[Guest]

I thought this was a question about how to roll joints,sorry.

I hope your surgery goes well.

Thanks Mr.Fastcast, I am indeed rolling up some for an extented recovery period.

Didn't consider the possible confusion with the title but you are probably right.

mistake caused by reefer, no doubt

KS

 

[justpassnthru]

Sounds like you are already 'prepared' for it. Sure hope you only need one knee! It can be challenging with 2.

After using rso, I am not sure I would have had my knee replacement, without trying the rso, first (now that I know it works well for pain and "joints"). I waited until my knee would not bend, at all, before I went for a replacement.

A patient I know, has knee problems and 'HAD' decreased mobility, started the rso for his ortho problems and is having amazing results, without conventional medicine. Regardless, that would boil down to a personal choice.

 

[nukklehead]

My dad had his knee replaced a while back. He had some pain for a while after to operation as they had him moving/flexing/standing straight away. A few months later all good. My mates dad had his done ages ago, and he was/is back running on it really quicky.
Do what the doctor/physio tells you and you should me fine

-delic

work with you folks everyday and will probably be one someday
above advice is the best along with ice ice baby.. new little
coolers being used now days are for lack of a better word "cool"
At risk of sounding disgusting, if you can suck up the pain there
are other factors involved.... get moving asap.. your bowels and other organs are shut down after anesthesia ( some now using spinals and no anesthesia) . Narcotics dont help this...
do your best to stay away from narcotics and get moving asap.
Not saying dont take them.. they are there for a reason.....
Starting the pee flow is another issue... if you have prostate issues
let everyone know... things we do can help....
Dont hold your breathe!!!!! Its gonna fuckin hurt.. breathe breathe,
breathe when moving/ doing P.T.
Dont bitch about the blood thinners, its only temp. and everyone
gets em..
You will think you have been through hell when you recover but
just like child bearing and boot camp.... 6 weeks from now you will
say..."ahhh it wasnt that bad"

You can do it... thousands of people have before and will after you

And I will be one someday....

god speed on your recovery

 

[touringfunkband]

Lot of good advice here. I also have worked along side physical therapists with hundreds of knee replacement patients. The ones who progress the fastest are the ones that get there ass in gear and work through the pain and stay mobile. For the first week or so when your not working on mobility your probably be strapped into an ice pack. Those ice coolers with the pump work awesome. If the doctors orders ted hose (compression stockings) you better wear it. People hate those things but they keep swelling down and prevent blood clots. Good luck to you, I'm sure your do well.

 

[2 Legal Co]

I'm waiting until it becomes 'outpatient' surgery. I don't have any desire to stay in a hospital.

When I was in Walter Reed, back in the early 70s, I got a staff (sp?) infection. Had to live in that hell hole for 45 days. (Was in for cartilage repair. Should have been a 2-3 day stay.)

The last surgeon I spoke with said 'Don't do it until you can't walk anymore. Then you'll appreciate the improvemnt made by the artificial joint.'

That said; I have friends who have been through it and speak positively of the results. More of a mixed bag on hip replacement however. I seems not all surgeons are good with a measuring tape! Have a friend who has to do a 1.4" build up on her lef side shoes and boots. The surgeon never admitted to the screw up. She had to go to the prothesis maker on her own, and then fight with her insurance over the substantial costs. ...........

Having said that. If you start having back problems post surgery.... check your inseam measurements, the back pain of a short leg can be substantial.

Wishing you great success with the procedures.

 

[Guest]

Thanks to everyone, appreciate your time taken in responding. I have always been amazed at the level of intelligence and professionalism dispayed in the threads on this site. There are many sites and forums discussing these kinds of procedures but the one I trust most is right here at IC Mag! It says much for the kind of people that comprise the member base and the experience within.

All the advise given about the pain levels and the dangers of narcotic dependence are well taken. I will be having this done at one of the best hospitals in Colorado and the Dr. is head of the orthopedics dept there, so i'm in good hands. I know however that it is mainly up to me for recovery. I have been living with this for over 5 yrs. and have come to a point where I can no longer enjoy even a short walk around the neighborhood. I have to hold my knee with both hands before even straightning my leg.

I do understand the need for blood thinners and the dangers of "throwing a clot" from this kind of surgery and also the importance of getting up and moving quickly afterward. I will be having a Spinal block and will be watching everything on a monitor. Can always close my eyes if it gets too intense. lol

Again, thanks to everyone for the good advise and I plan to be a textbook patient in recovery and getting back to being able to throw down some seeds!!!!!

I think it's ironic that some of the best info about a complicated medical procedure can be found on a "Stoner" site.

On second thought, it makes perfect sense.

KS

 

[Guest]

Sounds like you are already 'prepared' for it. Sure hope you only need one knee! It can be challenging with 2.

After using rso, I am not sure I would have had my knee replacement, without trying the rso, first (now that I know it works well for pain and "joints"). I waited until my knee would not bend, at all, before I went for a replacement.

A patient I know, has knee problems and 'HAD' decreased mobility, started the rso for his ortho problems and is having amazing results, without conventional medicine. Regardless, that would boil down to a personal choice.

Yes, just the left knee, scan on the right knee looks like a 20 yr old. I don't know, maybe bone spurs chewed away the cartilage in the left, I just know i'll be glad when it's replaced.

KS

 

[Mr.Fastcast]

I will be having a Spinal block and will be watching everything on a monitor. Can always close my eyes if it gets too intense. lol

That is some real wild stuff there! You are a braver man then I.I don't even watch them use a needle on me,let alone a surgery.

Again, I wish you the best outcome.

 

[Guest]

I will be having a Spinal block and will be watching everything on a monitor. Can always close my eyes if it gets too intense. lol

That is some real wild stuff there! You are a braver man then I.I don't even watch them use a needle on me,let alone a surgery.

Again, I wish you the best outcome.

Yeah, may have to look away when the sawing starts. It's my understanding that the vendor/ salesman for the instrument maker will be present during operation and often does the sawing work themselves. That's a little worriesome at first thought, but then who knows the product better than the person making/selling the thing.

KS

 

[nukklehead]

Thanks to everyone, appreciate your time taken in responding. I have always been amazed at the level of intelligence and professionalism dispayed in the threads on this site. There are many sites and forums discussing these kinds of procedures but the one I trust most is right here at IC Mag! It says much for the kind of people that comprise the member base and the experience within.

All the advise given about the pain levels and the dangers of narcotic dependence are well taken. I will be having this done at one of the best hospitals in Colorado and the Dr. is head of the orthopedics dept there, so i'm in good hands. I know however that it is mainly up to me for recovery. I have been living with this for over 5 yrs. and have come to a point where I can no longer enjoy even a short walk around the neighborhood. I have to hold my knee with both hands before even straightning my leg.

I do understand the need for blood thinners and the dangers of "throwing a clot" from this kind of surgery and also the importance of getting up and moving quickly afterward. I will be having a Spinal block and will be watching everything on a monitor. Can always close my eyes if it gets too intense. lol

Again, thanks to everyone for the good advise and I plan to be a textbook patient in recovery and getting back to being able to throw down some seeds!!!!!

I think it's ironic that some of the best info about a complicated medical procedure can be found on a "Stoner" site.

On second thought, it makes perfect sense.

KS

Souonds like you have done your research and are on the right path..
spinals seem to be the new rave.. and for the most part its ok...

Post op you may experience a little low blood pressure from the spinal and the nurse should be aware of this . administering extra
iv fluids will bring it back up.. Also they may put you on a Co2 monitor which has a funky attachment to your oxygen tubing in
your nose... Dont worry standard operating procedure.... but it is annoying... if you have ever had prostate issues or issues with geting your stream going I cant reiterate more the fact that this
is an important part of immediate recovery.. you may have a catheter you may not... either way... getting the bowell and bladder function back to normal is paramount along with physical therapy
in your recovery..

god speed to you and prayers p.s yes I am professional... LMK if you need any advice

 

[Guest]

Hey Nukklehead, appreciate the heads up on what to expect and things to look out for during recovery. No problems with prostate but I will remember importance of restarting normal 'outflow' post-op.

In very good health overall so I see a quick recovery especially with the support from physical therapy staff. Hospital has wifi so I can use my notebook to stay in touch.

Thanks for your offer for additional support and will post outcome Monday nite.

KS

 

[Drift13]

I just had my second hip done a week ago. It's all about the Physical Therapy. The hip & knee class was given together @ my Hosp. and they pretty much told us all the same thing "If your NOT going to do the PT, don't come for the surgery."
Wishing you the best.