Wife had knee replaced 2 days ago. Realistically when could we get away in Motorhome. (1 Viewer)

[Parrot Face]

I know it's early days and each case is different but she had knee replaced 2 days ago and we're hopeful we might do a few trips this year???

 

[AndyPK]

I would ask her Doctor in the first instance……..

 

[68c]

I have had both knees done. Personally I would leave it at least three months and then only as a passenger.

 

[jumartoo]

As you said everyone is different, but my mum, at 90, had a knee replacement in September and came out to Spain for Christmas. She walked around Cartagena, including the steps in the amphitheatre and got around the guns near Mazarron.

Good luck to your wife for as quick a recovery.

 

[Odd job]

I think it's 6 weeks before she should drive, and as a passenger it will depend on how comfortable she is getting in and out. Personally I would not rush it, an accident now could ruin the knee

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[PaulC70]

Question is for your Dr and Physio.

 

[dryad]

hopefully she was given excercises to keep knee mobile, and theres info on the nhs website here..

Recovering from a knee replacement

Recovering from a knee replacement can take several months or longer. Find out about things you can and cannot do during recovery.

www.nhs.uk

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[Pausim]

Everyone is different and it very much depends how comfortable and confident she is getting about. 6 weeks is the normal no driving period so this might be a reasonable guide. However I wouldn’t rule it out once she can get around at home without using sticks. As long as she can get her knee raised, has room to do all the exercises and you have ice to control swelling she might be happy sooner than this. I would avoid long trips to start with, perhaps even try spending a day in your motorhome without going away.

 

[Nirvanauk]

As before, ask the doctor.

 

[hja]

Usually at 6 weeks you can drive, so as a passenger getting in and out, sitting, getting on the bed, general comfort are all crucial.
I have had one hip and two knees replaced over the last 15 years and always liked to get away from the house for a change, not necessarily in the van and a different view.
Our first trip out after my hip, 15 years ago, we stopped at a CAMC site and pitched near to the toilet block so I had easy access in case I had difficulty using the loo in the van, as it happened I didn’t.
I don’t think it matters whether you are still on sticks or not, it is about comfort, manouverability and not expecting to do very much.

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[The Coops]

What did the surgeons say and how is she coping and healing? That is the questions I would be asking, you could still book provisional sites or do a flexi booking so that there is something to aim for and if not fit enough can re schedule

 

[royandsharont]

My wife’s was replaced on 4/5. She can access the Motorhome and has been out for a day in it but we are still heavily into exercise & physio, so remaining at home, but hope to go away end of August for 6 weeks. Have cancelled ferry to Spain & staying in U.K. instead.

We have discovered everyone is different in their recovery, how much bend, stiffness etc etc but I recall the physio at the very outset said we MAY be able to get away by August & time travelling will be a big consideration. I think we will be able to but not sure how far she will be able to walk at any one time.

The real problem is stiffness & inflammation which we believe is caused by the huge tourniquet. Pain free though & walking after 2 hours

Lack of information and specific advice, other than an exercise sheet initially, we also now think she has done TOO MUCH exercise which has delayed the recovery process and from conversations with medical professionals it sounds like if you are fit and active with good leg muscles you are likely to find recovery slower as they try to heal. Who knows but we’re getting there and everyone is very different.

 

[Lenny HB]

My mate Hippychippy had his second one done on a Saturday, I gave him a bollocking on Tuesday, he had his cement mixer out mixing up some pug.

 

[bladerunner]

It really depend on her underlying fitness and the strength of her thigh muscles (Quads)

 

[125BEER]

I've had both knees done in the last 12 months.
Try to bend both knees 110° daily .
Exercise exercise exercise.
One knee will be weaker.....

Cheers

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[125BEER]

Original?

4 months depending on strength being built up.

Cheers

 

[Wildbill]

My wife had her knee replacement 9 weeks ago and is doing just grate we are away with the boat doin locks and bridges.
Walking without a stick or anything
Wildbill

 

[busby]

Think it depends on the individual..I was walking without cruches in 3 weeks after i had my knee done ..BUSBY driving to Spain in six..Just had hip done..well 3 weeks ago..Still on two crutches outside but just mowed the lawn with my hover and was driving in less than a week..
.BUSBY..

 

[Wanders from Glos]

I really think you should seek medical advice on this one.

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

, I gave him a bollocking on Tuesday, he had his cement mixer out mixing up some pug

Was it a dodgy mix then?

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[Pausim]

Driving before you have medical clearance raises insurance issues.

 

[PlacidoD]

My wife had her knee replacement 9 weeks ago and is doing just grate we are away with the boat doin locks and bridges.
Walking without a stick or anything
Wildbill

I don't think she should be sitting by the fire!!! Best to get some exercise.

 

[jerryz]

Doctors and psysios are always concervative ,, Its Nanny NHS ,, some people need 6 weeks , some much longer and some can cope fine in less than 3weeks its down to individuals ,,,, and some never walk again after implants due to doctors screwing it up

 

[Steve and Denise]

Nothing stopping you going for a while she should be recovered enough by the time you return.

 

[15edward]

I had TKR 30th August last year. We flew to Spain end of October. Drove to the Alps for Christmas.
The drive to Spain in October would have been too much - too long sitting but shorter trips would have been fine
She’ll know when she can…
Word is people are so shocked by the pain in the first 6 weeks surgeons don’t make appointments til after then!
I found it very painful but it goes !
Also I stopped the very strict exercise regime it seemed to me much more important to heal than force more
I have great movement now

She’ll know when things are right

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[The Wino]

As you can see from the various replies the only real consensus is ask your surgeon or physio!

 

[15edward]

Neither of whom will know specifically re pain and movement - general rules yes of course
But for I’d be waiting 6 weeks and asking your wife how she feels !!

 

[The Wino]

Neither of whom will know specifically re pain and movement - general rules yes of course
But for I’d be waiting 6 weeks and asking your wife how she feels !!

They will certainly have a better idea than a random selection of people who happen to have an interest in motorhomes! My wife has three broken bones in her left hand at the moment just starting physio in two weeks time. We asked the hand consultant on what to do about a previously booked holiday and driving. I'd rather ask someone who has done a medical degree and spent several years becoming a consultant in a narrow area of orthopaedics than a bloke who has a sketchy knowledge of 12 v electrics!

 

[MisterB]

Although to be fair to us dodgy motorhome doctor types .... Some people were offering their personal experience after TKR, which helps to give broader expectation on recovery times ....

 

[busby]

As you can see from the various replies the only real consensus is ask your surgeon or physio!

Or yourself...I didn't do hospital physio after my knee replacement..but decided my main aims were to get my walking and cycling back to normal..Think the cycling did the most good because it forces you to bent the knee joint..Recovered very quickly..That was 11 years ago..less pain in my hip I had done 3 weeks ago but don't think I will recover quite as quick..Only using one crutch now though. BUSBY.

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