I was diagnosed with Avascular Necrosis about 9 years ago. Since them I've had two hip replacements (right & left). I don't know about knee replacements, but I was home in less than 48 hours and went upstairs to take a shower. It was the easiest of all of my surgeries. Best of luck.

Well, my total knee replacement surgery is behind me. Had it done on August 1. So I am fifteen days out and I just got back from a short walk up the street. Each day is a bit better than the last, so I am glad I got it done.

Congratulations, lab! Thanks for the update.

Lab,

I had both my knees replaced in June 2009 (avascular necrosis). Now I feel great. No pain or swelling. Full range of motion and complete confidence in movements (joint not bowel!). The only thing I have is a little stiffness, but it goes away after a little warm-up.

But >>> You've got to do your PT. It's going to hurt. A lot. But grind through it. Every rep and exercise that is required. Further, when the therapist manipulates your knee ... forcing it in certain directions -- especially straight, tough it out. The pain is about as high as I've had to deal with in my surgically-centric life, but it pays dividends.

Good luck,
Michael

I am so happy to hear that you feel great after your knee replacements. I am starting week four. I still have some swelling that I ice a lot. I am in pt three times a week and it does hurt, but I am doing it! Thanks for the advice and encouragement. I am looking forward to pain free days.

My brother had uc a lot longer than I did, and was also on prednisone much longer than I was. He just had his second hip replaced in May; the prednisone ate his hips.