There some kinda new injections u can get that freeze the nerves by knee with liquid nitrogen I believe, I had it done last summer an didn't help at all, never had done recently because want to much upfront for it

Dont worry about the pain. Pain is different for everyone. Just get it done and keep moving forward. Set a goal for yourself to get out in the woods walking around with a new knee.

how severe of pain? it's tolerable

they do not work.

If you have no one home to help you, you can get a 21 day medicare rehab at a nursing home....you need to talk to your surgical team...

I have pets at home

Did you do any PT before? If not, I think rehab is going to be tough.
I had a spinal, but I was awake through the whole surgery. My doctor sad that shouldn't have happened. But I didn't feel anything. I was doing PT 5 hours after surgery.

Good luck.

Go back and search for hip and knee replacement threads, there's been a few, lot of good info on what to do and what equipment makes things easier...

Good luck and gitterdone

My friend plus my wife didnt have any trouble sleeping.use the ice machine often we kept 20oz pop bottles filled with water in the freezer several of them so you could change them out and give the other ones time to re-freez.like was mentioned pain tolerance is different for everyone.if its uncomfortable/painful just take your meds as directed and if they dont seem to be doing the trick call your Dr's office and let them know and they may change the prescription or how often you take it.everyones body is different what works for 1 maybe dont work as good for the next 1 these surgeons probably do hundreds of these a year like I mentioned in a different post my wife and friend had there's done in plattville wisc and the surgeon and staff were great.if you have questions after surgery dont hesitate to call the Dr's office or the help-nurse and they will answer your concerns.

you'd be wise to find someone to take care of them temporarily.

maybe someone from your church, a neighbor, local (responsible) teenager...

Conman l had total knee replacement surgery a week ago yesterday. As far as the nerve block and spinal block the anesthesia for the femoral nerve was done it my pre surgery waiting room.
She explained what she was going to do and applied a local numbing agent at the site then after the area was numb in about two minutes she used ultrasound to locate the nerve and applied the block. I could not move my leg at all.
I was wheeled down to the OR an they helped me sit up on the edge of the bed and said they were going to do the spinal block. I felt them wiping my skin with cold liquid ten felt a small sting.
They asked me to move my legs and l told them l couldn’t.
They helped me lay back and move into a formed position on the bed and then l was out.
I woke up in PACU and given a turkey sandwich and by then both nerve blocks were leaving town. I was given a .5 mg oxycodone and sent to Physical Therapy.
I had to get another one there but after about 15 minutes they goy me up and l walked about 40 feet to a chair.
I walk 4 more time, used the restroom to make the nurse happy and l was released.
One of the meds l was given was journavx which is non narcotic. That cut my pain level in half.

You are going to hurt bag the first two weeks but do the exercises and it will get better

Good luck

Most people that have bad results don't do the PT enough, yeah it's gonna hurt, first 2 weeks is hard, but gets better fast, but if you don't get full flexion in about 3 months you never will...

You basically can't hurt the replacement, it's the muscles and tendons that need stretching and building back strength....the bruising is amazing, lol , good luck

They will give you some oxycodone pills to take. You will sleep like a baby.

I wish you the best of luck with your surgery, Dave. Follow the instructions and stay ahead of the pain with your medications and you will do fine.

Do not leave the hospital if you have a temperature. Once you get home, if you develop a temp, go back to your doctor. An infection following knee replacement is a serious problem. I know. No fun and life changing. Rare, but it happens.

I wish you good luck and a speedy recovery. The rehab center for 21 days is a great resource. You get PT and OT every day and Medicare pays for it.

I have a torn meniscus and arthritis in my right knee. I was told they could repair the meniscus, but it would cause the arthritis in the knee joint to flare up and I would a full knee replacement as a result. Is that what happened with you? Did you have a knee replacement?

A follow-up from me. The frozen pop bottle idea is good we used that as well. Help for a while even if someone you can call to come help when needed and check on you. Pain is tolerable but as stated different for everyone. A recliner really helps with knee angle or flex etc. If the nurse asks you that night, the pain is always an 8 or higher or they can't give you meds. LOL, nurse recommendation. Stay ahead on pain meds for the first few days. If your a trapper, your tough and will get through it. Have some food made ahead and ready to easily warm up. I never needed crutches or a walker. Was walking hours after each one. Good Luck. It is a process.

Did they sedate u before surgery with IV?

Absolutely...

Hi, we're going to start the sedation.........5 seconds later...