fancicoffee13
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I just found out I need a knee replacement, and am on medicare and work insurange. Anything I need to know? I understand that knee replacements are covered by Medicare. This is my first.
I don't either, but don't like the present pain. Medicare pays for it and no pain is the end result, I will take it.ouch. dont like the sound of any replacement body parts.
Hubby is scheduled for a knee replacement on Sept. 5th. And about 6 months later,he`ll have the other one done. They told him 10 years ago that he could get it done anytime-that his knees were shot-but he has put it off and put it off. He`s just tired of the pain now.
Is your deductible met? If not you may have to plan for it.
Good luck.
Thank you for the advice. I will start moving it really soon. I think the first place will be getting up from the bed to the bathroom and up again. I will do the therapy too cause I have seen those that didn't and they have stiff knees. Thank you.Sounds like us men...
@Furryanimal get up and walk as soon as you can, Lorie's Aunt has had it now 3 times, and she says the biggest thing is starting moving it... I have a sister - in - law who had it done, and did not exercise it and had HUGE problems... Good Luck... Keep us in the loop Please...
Thank you for the advice. Therapy and exercises are direly important, I hear.I had partial right knee surgery 15 yrs ago because I couldn't bend my knee back all the way.. I had the surgery at the hospital where I worked,so my co-workers took care of me.I was off work for 3 months during the summer
The day after,I got out of bed slowly using a walker,3 days later I was discharged.I went to rehab facility for a week,then I did out patient therapy.My therapist gave me exercises which I still do every morning before I go on my 1st walk of the day
I wish you the best of luck ,keep us posted Sue
I hope all goes well, and I have put up with steroid shots, sugar shots, rooster comb shot, and ice and heat. Now I am ready for it. Good luck to your husband and you.Hubby is scheduled for a knee replacement on Sept. 5th. And about 6 months later,he`ll have the other one done. They told him 10 years ago that he could get it done anytime-that his knees were shot-but he has put it off and put it off. He`s just tired of the pain now.
by the way im 61. How long have i got before all this body part replacement business starts?
I hope all goes well, and I have put up with steroid shots, sugar shots, rooster comb shot, and ice and heat. Now I am ready for it. Good luck to your husband and you.
I have about 22 years on you and both my knees sorta went about a year ago.by the way im 61. How long have i got before all this body part replacement business starts?