Hi guys,
On December 4th I had my left knee replaced. Went well. But my right knee which I was hoping would last a while longer is getting replaced Tuesday. It hurts all the time. I just got back into trapping. My question is anyone else had it done and still trapping. I know someone came on here a while ago and was selling everything because of the knee replacements. I know the scar and knee hurt to kneel much but what about foam pads to kneel on etc. Anyone's input with this appreciated.

I have 2 Friends with both knees replaced and still get after it pretty hard. I know my 1 Friend uses 2 inch thick foam he gets from his work,18x18x2 to help with his dirtholes. My other Friend just wears knee pads and packs a little cushion between the pads and his New Knees.

Both get around Trapping with no issues, just slowed down a little.

Best of Luck to You!!!

Still have my original knees but they aren't real good. I use knee pads I got from lowes, just have a hard time getting back up.

I know several people that find it hard to kneel on their knee but others that have no problems keeling after a replacement. I have no issues kneeling on my implant. It depends on what brand implant that your surgeon uses, they are not all the same.

I HAD BOTH KNEES DONE TRICE. I STILL TRAP HARD YOU WILL FIND A WAY TO GET IT DONE.

Lenny, was thinking of you when I read this topic! Everytime my wife complains about her's, I remind her of you Lenny!

Had left knee done twice following infection. No way could I get down on that knee. Four surgeries and still bad. Even hurts in the bed at night.

Dont even think of leaving the hospital if you have any temp at all. Insist that they do an immediate culture if you have even a low fever.

Not sure what your ability to get up and down will be my buddy had both of his knees done years back. We talked about modifying a walker and turning it into a set making tool to minimize the trips to go up and down for supplies and making it easier to get back up with when the sets are made. By mounting tools, dirt and supplies around the lower frame of the walker it would be a one shot set and done station.

Have not had my knees replaced YET but think it is coming. Have had both hips replaced. Always had real strong legs. Could walk all day. They cut so much muscle to put the artificial hips in I think they damaged some nerves in each quad. I need something to push up off from to get off my knees these day. Not complaining real bad as I can still get around. Need a bucket or Loring pack basket to get up with. I think in one of Trappers Arts videos he said he had false knees. As I remember it he had a small stool to kneel on and the rig had handles that came up off the stool and could be used to hoist yourself up with. If I had a VCR I would re-watch it to be able to describe it better.
Mac

I know of several guys who've had their knees replaced. One guy had one knee done and it turned out well. The other two guys had theirs done on both knees. Both had the same outcome. The first knee went very well for both. The second knee, not so good. After almost two years, redoing the surgery, and infection setting in, one of the guys is finally able to return to work.

The other guy said he would never recommend a knee replacement after the second knee was replaced on him. He said it was totally different from the first knee he had done, he endured pain and many sleepless nights for almost a year. He claims there are things he can't do that he could do before the second knee replacement.

I've heard hip replacement is a snap compared to knee replacement.

I don't know if this the exact model but my uncle used something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/SONGMICS-Upgraded-Kneeling-Foldable-UGGK49L/dp/B01CDU8T5C/ref=sr_1_6?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1531759449&sr=1-6&keywords=garden+kneeling+pad

Sorry, I can't seem to get the link to copy. Just search "garden kneeler" on Amazon. Works as a seat or kneller with hand rails.

That all. Except trapper 7 I think! Yikes, JK. I have surgery tomorrow at 2:00 pm. I understand the risks. Know many people nit went well. The knee hurts a lot I am active, and coach H.S. girls Fatspitch softball team and teams all summer. Also an athletic director. I am on the go we also raise beef, bow hunt, rifle hunt, small game hunt, trap. I need this knee to quit hurting all the time like it is now. Last night sleeping was useless. Wake the wife up hollering in pain. So thanks for the input all. I am going in positive, work hard, do as I'm told, and promised to listen to my wife.

You will be fine Bear Tracker. YOU ARE GOING INTO THIS POSITIVE THAT IS GREAT.YOU WILL BE UP WAIKING ON IT SOON GOOD LUCK
KEEP US UPDATED.

I had both knees replaced (first in 2004,second in 2006) and I can get down on them with no problems. I still trap a small line, but at 73 I am not as active as I once was. My wife makes me carry a phone ( she says just in case something happens). I know the key is to do the physical therapy. I wish the best for you knee replacement.

Had my replace in April and went back to trapping two months later. First day back I had to go down a bank walk up a creek and blow three beaver dams. Very hard still to get down on my knees and make a coyote set. Still hurts a lot but I can't set at home very long. Heard it gets better between a year and two years, lol.

Step in a beaver den two days ago with that knee, boy I was feeling that one in a hurry. Still have a fear of falling down on it. I can see it in my mind popping out the side of my leg, lol.

Thanks Guys, Just got home, had surgery at 2:00 yesterday. Range of motion is good. Pain is decent and manageable. Now the work begins Therapy on Friday.

You haven't seen pain yet my friend. The surgeon fills your knee with pain meds to get you out of the hospital because the insurance company would rather pay for meds as to pay for another few extra days in the hospital. Take the pain meds as directed pain or no pain, because you will more than likely be in a lot of pain 24 hrs after getting home once the meds wear off from the hospital.

Keeping it iced and elevated is the key to keeping the swelling down. Oh ya. I hope you are not a person that likes to sleep on your side because you will be doing a lot of sleeping on you back.
That was the most difficult thing for me because I have a hard time sleeping on my back.

I had my right knee done April 10th,,next week will be my last therapy,,,105degree flex,,still has some swelling,,use ice when I can,,,slept in chair first month,,on my back next month in bed,,then sparingly on my side,,,now I just wake up for potty trips,,,DO YOUR THERAPY,,if you don't you will suffer,,,I had a good young therapist,,he really made it easy,,,no hurry to get the other knee done tho,,,played golf last Tuesday felt great,,,more I move around the better,,,plan on keeping my string of trapping season going,,,I will be 78 in August,,,age matters,,my knee was bone on bone for 21 years,,,,I waited to long because there never seamed to be a good time to do it,,,,yesterday is better than tomorrow,,,,

Your lucky they started blending my knee about 15 hours after giving it to me. If I only had a gun that day.