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cruisin' chick · 04-24-2006, 12:20 AM

Maybe you can get a second opinion on that surgery. A former bf with really bad knees had the arthoscopic (not sure how to spell it) surgery in his early 40s as his work (tv news photographer) required him to be active and he doesn't want to quit (also into rock climbing, skiing....). He had surgery and says he was as good as new. Maybe another doctor will have a solution so you'll be as good as new and off the pain meds (which can't be good for you to take for years).

My mother is the type to injure a foot or so on trips and when that happens, she needs a wheelchair. So if you have trouble getting around, you may want to arrange for a chair to be available at the port for your cruise. If tendering is a problem, just stay on the ship and hang out at the pool on those days. You don't need to go into each port anyway, right?

I was thinking the same about the muster drill. Let someone official at the muster station know about your problem and I would imagine they will try to help you. Or wait it out (have someone get you a drinkie for the wait).

Chucksta · 04-28-2006, 06:03 PM

Thanks Patti
Yea I have seen the MRI & the x-rays of both knees side by side so I could compair.

I am bone on bone in 3 place with 4 bone spurs that we saw.

I have had 5 knee surgerys before only wish another one would solve it.
We did talk about going in & removing the spurs but that means taking away more material. Not a good option at the moment.
I am not on pain meds....lol...I'm on an Ostio arthritus medication. It is an anti-inflamitory, my MIL is on it too.....lol
Well Yesterday was good but today is bad.

I am geting tired of this. It has been one year this week that I blew it out in the Caymans.
I think after my next cruise in Jan. I will think of geting it replaced.

nu2sea · 08-05-2006, 05:36 PM

Chucksta,

I know this is an inactive thread, but my husband also had bad knees, (bone on bone on both knees) and underwent a dual knee replacement surgery 18 months ago.

He was religious about doing the recommended excercises before the surgery and during the recovery afterwards. And quite honestly, there were times during the first week when he was uncomfortable.

But since then he has had an entirely new life. He can walk without pain, climb stairs, hike downhill and even take me dancing.

The nurse who conducted a seminar for a group of knee replacement candidates was in her mid thirties and had the same knee replacement surgery a year prior to her lecture. Her damage was done through sports activities. It is no longer a surgery reserved for the elderly and with the new materials the replacements are good for a long time.

I would respectfully suggest a second opinion if your doctors feel you are too young to have the replacement. You are also too young to have to spend so many years enduring painfully restricted activity.

Good luck,
Susan

Chucksta · 08-06-2006, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by nu2sea

Chucksta,

I know this is an inactive thread, but my husband also had bad knees, (bone on bone on both knees) and underwent a dual knee replacement surgery 18 months ago.

He was religious about doing the recommended excercises before the surgery and during the recovery afterwards. And quite honestly, there were times during the first week when he was uncomfortable.

But since then he has had an entirely new life. He can walk without pain, climb stairs, hike downhill and even take me dancing.

The nurse who conducted a seminar for a group of knee replacement candidates was in her mid thirties and had the same knee replacement surgery a year prior to her lecture. Her damage was done through sports activities. It is no longer a surgery reserved for the elderly and with the new materials the replacements are good for a long time.

I would respectfully suggest a second opinion if your doctors feel you are too young to have the replacement. You are also too young to have to spend so many years enduring painfully restricted activity.

Good luck,
Susan

Thank You Susan!!!
I am looking into getting this done with-in the next year! Your right I have looked into this more & more & find younger & younger folks getting it done. I think Quality of life needs to be addressed & that at the moment sucks...
I am going to give it one last time this Jan. in the Caribbean then look to have it replaced before my next cruise!
Thank You again for your responce!

Loriflorida · 08-28-2006, 01:53 PM

I had my first Knee replacement done at age of 50 yrs. The Mayo Clinic surgeons did it. If I had it to do over I would Not do it. Of course if you have a bad result you would say that and a good result would be positive for one. I realize that. I was one of the 1per cent that gets an infection after surgery. I did get a severe infection had to have the first Prosthesis removed and lived without a knee for 9 months treating infection with IV etc. The Finally got the revision done but this time at Celebration Hospital in Kissimmee. One of the top surgeons for revisions unfortuntly 2 weeks after what we thought was successful it showed severe signs of infection again . It was and just so happened to be a rare infection that did not react to antibiotics it was called antibiotitc resistant so now I am in wheelchair on antibiotics for life. But I still have a life just in a different form and I still go and have good times with a smile on my face and lots of energy. Loriflorid

kathyv51 · 05-13-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chucksta

Ok Last April I blew out my knee again. Been to the Doctor & we are using meds to treat the problem. I have had 5 knee operations 4 major re-constructs..

I now need a new knee but they want to wait till I am closer to 50. I am 42 now.
Any how question is who has bad knees and is there anything you recomend to make the cruise easyer. I am planning to avoid the stairs and take elevators everywhere I can. What about muster drill. I hate the mass people in the stairwells. It was bad enough before for me but now I dread it. Elevators don't work right after or before the drill. What about Tenders I figure I can handle that one enough guys around to give a hand.
Any other ideas for bad knees besides stay at the bar....lol

when you get to the port tell the 1st person you see, checking your bags you need a wheel chair, at least carnival will put you in a chair help you check in and take you on the ship.........it worth a $10 tip if you have bad knees not to stand in lines. good luck

mechcc · 07-01-2009, 10:44 PM

All of the above suggestions sound good. We have always gone to the muster stations early for 2 reasons. First is because Hubby can't do stairs and second because I get clostophobic standing still in a crowd. We explain my problem and are either placed at the front, off to the side, or sent into a special lounge for the drill.

We have also learned to request assistance at embarkation and disembarkation. The walking is just to much for Hubby.