Another knee replacement thread

[Russ79]

I know this is in my near future- thought I would wait until next spring but got to thinking that since I am already at my insurance max out of pocket am considering getting one done now. I am looking at the calendar and about 10 weeks away from bow season so wondering about whether I am running out of time to get this done and still be able to hunt. I would rather get them both done at the same time but thinking I would be able to hunt if I only got one done now. Going to see the ortho doctor on 8/2 and see what he says. I have a hill country gun hunt scheduled for opening weekend of general season. For those that have been thru this is bow season going to be lost and would I be able to make that 11/6 hunt. The other piece of the puzzle is that I have set a retirement date of 10/19/2022 so want to get this done while still on the company insurance.

[Mudshack]

I am following this thread closely!! I had meniscus surgery in May 2020 where they took out 50% of the inside meniscus. Since then the other 50% "squirted out". I know replacement is in my future at the young age of 48 and with YEARS of hunting Montana ahead of me. What do us getting replacements have to look forward to? Right now I can hike a few hundred yards only without having to stop and break. What has ya'lls experiences been? Recovery times? How do you feel after?

[Russ79]

A couple of years ago or maybe a little longer I had torn meniscus surgery on my right knee- some time before that my ortho doctor x-rayed my knees and told me I have no cartilage left in my left knee (bone on bone) and then the meniscus surgery took out some of the little I had left in my right knee. Was told then that when the daily pain got too bad to let him know and he will take care of it- that I would be a good candidate for robotic surgery. Although what pain I have is not too debilitating at this time, they really start to complain if I have to be on my feet for too long. So for me it isn't a matter of if but a matter of when so that is why I am wondering if doing it now will eliminate bow season this year.

[topwater blowup]

Best Doc in HIP and Knee in Houston is Dr. Stephen Incavo Houston Methodist Downtown.

[Mudshack]

A couple of years ago or maybe a little longer I had torn meniscus surgery on my right knee- some time before that my ortho doctor x-rayed my knees and told me I have no cartilage left in my left knee (bone on bone) and then the meniscus surgery took out some of the little I had left in my right knee. Was told then that when the daily pain got too bad to let him know and he will take care of it- that I would be a good candidate for robotic surgery. Although what pain I have is not too debilitating at this time, they really start to complain if I have to be on my feet for too long. So for me it isn't a matter of if but a matter of when so that is why I am wondering if doing it now will eliminate bow season this year.

I am with you on that. My dad, mom, grandmother, aunt, great aunts all had both knees replaced in their 60's. All of them said they wish they had it done when the pain started in their early 50's. I am 48 so....tick tock tick tock.

Doc originally said I was too young. I asked what that means and he said I will wear the parts out in 10-15 years. I said COOL!! Give me 10-15 years of hiking, and hunting and then we will replace them. He rolled his eyes. But after months of wearing him down, he concurred.

[dphillips62]

Hard to say if it will effect your hunting as each person is different. I had both done in the same year a few years ago. And I don't think I could have climbed up a tree or a ladder to get in my blind in 2 months after either surgery. And no way in he** would I have done both at the same time in fact my Dr. told me he would not do both at the same time because of infection risk which I did get an infection in my left knee after surgery.
Complete knee replacement surgery is brutal as he**.

[Mesquite Archer]

My wife had her first total knee replacement near the end of April and we go back August 2nd to schedule the other one. I was very surprised at the speed of her recovery.

Within 2 hours of her waking up in the recovery room they had her on her feet with a walker walking across the room. On day 8 she was climbing the stairs at home, after week 2 she ditched the walker so she wouldn't feel like an old lady. and now that 3 months have passed she is better than before surgery on that knee and looking forward to getting the other done. From a pain stand point the first 2 weeks were the worse but after week 1 she quit the good pain pills and opted for Tylenol only if needed.

Everyone, recovers differently I'm sure but depending how you hunt climbing a tree stand will probably still be an issue. Getting to and in and out of a ground blind probably no big deal in two months.

[Paul]

Surgery scheduled for this coming Tuesday. Using the Mako Robotics. A lot of our circumstances are the same. Most of my deductibles/copays are met and I want to be able to bow hunt by at least October. Doing one now, the other one will be done later. I was told that they would do the surgery when it affected my "quality of life". I have now come to the realization of just exactly what that means. Ready to get this one done.........

[Pat Miller]

I am 4 weeks out of having one replaced.
The first week after was the most painful, the 2nd week it began receding, and the 3rd week I was moving up and down stairs with no help and walking 1/4 to 1/2 mile without help or stopping.
They will have you up and walking after surgery and every day after. Follow your therapists and doctors' instructions, take the meds, wear the constrictor hose and you'll be fine.
If I can do it at well over 70 yo, you pups should be able to do it also.
I feel confident enough to even go back to using a climbing stand this coming bow season.

[Hogmauler]

Good for you Pat. Your an inspiration! My situation is different. My doc at Methodist West Houston said I have arthritis in the fronts of my knees and still have cartilage. So the shots are as good as it’s gonna get for me.
I got the gel shots the last time around and although it took a while longer to kick in it’s actually been better than the cortisone shots

[Yelladog]

Another knee replacement thread

My wife had a partial June 15th and is having the other one done sept 15th for the same deductible reason. I think you could prob hunt but man I think it would be tough doing any tree climbing. I know each person is diff though. If your just going for your 1st consult on 8/2 you might not be able to get the surgery for 3-4 weeks with the appointments you have to do pre surgery. That might eat into your timetable before season.


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[Paul]

Good for you Pat. Your an inspiration! My situation is different. My doc at Methodist West Houston said I have arthritis in the fronts of my knees and still have cartilage. So the shots are as good as it’s gonna get for me.
I got the gel shots the last time around and although it took a while longer to kick in it’s actually been better than the cortisone shots

I did both types of injections for over two years. The last time I went in the surgeon looked at me and said, "You know we are wasting time. This ain't helping anymore." So here we go..............