I've had five surgeries, including two total replacements, on my left knee. I had an infection.

Heal up

Thank you everyone

How are ya feeling?

I had meniscus repair and arthritis removed in both of my knees. They no longer lock up like they used to but they definitely are not even close to 100%. It’s painful to kneel down and difficult to get up. The doctor said removing the arthritis is like mowing the grass. It’s going to grow back.

I did each knee separately and had surgeries on Thursday and was back to office job on Monday. I did not take any of the prescribed pain meds but I followed exactly what my physical therapist said to do.

I had arthroscopic surgery on my hip that was unbelievably painful. They put my foot in a boot and basically put a pipe between my legs and used something like a boat winch to separate my hip socket. After they ground down the bone, they put the joint back in place. I awoke to the most pain I’ve ever experienced in my life. I was on painkillers for an extended period of time. I started with a walker until I could use crutches. I didn’t get off crutches for three months. That surgery was a disaster. My hip still feels the same as before the surgery.

Alot better, ms.v took me for a short car ride yesterday.

Sounds like you should have had a complete hip replacement instead of arthroscopic surgery. My wife had a hip replacement done. She used walker the first day, a cane the following several days, and nothing after that. She took over the counter pain pills. Sorry to hear about your troubles.

Good luck.