Originally Posted by Deedles
Both my knees need total replacements. That's scarey enough but what in the world am I gonna do all that time I'm recuperating? I've already got yarn to knit socks and I'm hoping I'll be able to sit long enough to sit at my quilt frame. But I think what I'll miss most is sewing.
So I thought I'd ask here if any of you have had knee replacements. If so just what kind of restrictions you had and how long it lasted. I'm prepared to spend the next year in PT but at what point can I get back to my normal 'sitting' life?
I've had both knees replaced--ten years apart. For the first few weeks, the only position you should be in is either lying down or standing. Sitting for a prolonged time is not good. You will get instructions about rehab. Follow them and you will get well faster. In preparation, get some hand work--embroider some blocks for your next big quilt. You can do that lying down--I did, so I know it can be done. Plan to read all those books you've been meaning to read. Soak yourself in old movies on TCM.
Get some funny DVDs. And sleep a lot.
I never took any pain killer stronger than extra strength Tylenol. Side effects from the narcotics were worse than the discomfort, which, after I got out of the hospital wasn't all that bad.
You will be so glad you got those new knees. Don't put it off too long. froggyintexas