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Knee Replacement Surgery ?
Posted on 10/10/25 at 11:15 am
Posted on 10/10/25 at 11:15 am
Just met with Ortho. Knees are pretty well shot. Bone on bone in both. Maybe 60% in left and 40% in right. Guess years of running in my former life, jumping rope, jits, and squatting heavy have taken their toll. I am only 53. I didn't think I would be in this position till I was in my 60's or later but nevertheless, here I am. Been hurting to walk for a while but kind of just grit and bear it. Still squat and do BJJ but knew that it was time to go see the Dr. However, I was actually shocked to see the x-rays. It looks bad.
So, the Ortho gave me options which the ice and PT stuff I already do. Shots seem like I would just be prolonging the obvious outcome so I have pretty well decided to do surgery on both knees. I will stagger them. Get one done and when about 70% do the other. Seems like a no-brainer surgery as long as I do my part on rehab. I was told the things that are probably over for me are squatting heavy, so it seems like that is finished. I used to love to do rope work but obviously quit that already for the most part. Just from knowing the toll jits does on knees I feel like doing that at a high level is also finished. Kinda bummed that lots of things I really love to do are over but I don't know if I can take much more walking like a gimp with bow legs.
Any advice from those that have done this before? Feels a little depressing. Doc did say I could play golf pain free so maybe I will just focus on my golf game moving forward.
So, the Ortho gave me options which the ice and PT stuff I already do. Shots seem like I would just be prolonging the obvious outcome so I have pretty well decided to do surgery on both knees. I will stagger them. Get one done and when about 70% do the other. Seems like a no-brainer surgery as long as I do my part on rehab. I was told the things that are probably over for me are squatting heavy, so it seems like that is finished. I used to love to do rope work but obviously quit that already for the most part. Just from knowing the toll jits does on knees I feel like doing that at a high level is also finished. Kinda bummed that lots of things I really love to do are over but I don't know if I can take much more walking like a gimp with bow legs.
Any advice from those that have done this before? Feels a little depressing. Doc did say I could play golf pain free so maybe I will just focus on my golf game moving forward.
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Posted on 10/10/25 at 11:48 am to MWP
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I was told the things that are probably over for me are squatting heavy, so it seems like that is finished.
Powerlifting after total knee replacement
Good luck to you. I'm having my left knee done in December. 100% bone on bone on the inside, about 80% on the outside... I've been on shots/injections for nearly 2 1/2 years... they no longer work... PT has done all it could do. Just keep your quads good and strong up until the day of surgery... you'll be back in no time.
From what I've been told, get an ice machine. Don't mess with bags of peas/ice packs/that sort of thing. Get a straight up good Ice machine. And keep up with your PT starting the day after your surgery. You very well might be back to lifting before you know it.
From what I've been told... the only depressing thing is wondering why you didn't do it earlier. Time will tell.
Also... take a look Total Knee Replacement by Bigelow Woodcraft here. I THINK he used to run a BJJ gym or whatever they are called... good stuff here.
This post was edited on 10/10/25 at 4:08 pm
Posted on 10/10/25 at 11:51 am to MWP
I’ve had both knees replaced. One around 2014 and the other around 2022. Same as you bone on bone from sports and jogging. Second one was done by a different orthopedic surgeon who just started doing robotic surgery. The robotic surgery was much better and the rehab was much easier. I don’t run but still very active. I do bicycling and walking. Play golf without any problems. I wish I would have had the surgery sooner instead of limping around in pain for years. I’m currently 69 and feeling great. Good luck! Also definitely get an ice machine to put on your knee in the beginning. Also I can’t express how important it is to do the rehab as hard as you can. I’ve seen people who didn’t rehab properly and are still limping.
This post was edited on 10/10/25 at 11:54 am
Posted on 10/13/25 at 8:43 am to MWP
I have no personal experience with knee replacement. But Mark Rippetoe is an advocate for strength training after joint replacement.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 6:05 am to MemphisGuy
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Get an ice machine. Don't mess with bags of peas/ice packs/that sort of thing. Get a straight up good Ice machine. And keep up with your PT starting the day after your surgery.
I had my surgery a little over 3 months ago. Definitely YES on the ice machine ($150). And I don't know where I would be without the fantastic PT I endured. It's not fun, and they never tell you that your sleep will suck for a good while
, but good luck! You'll be glad you had the procedure.Posted on 10/24/25 at 10:27 am to MWP
Yoga, Exercise in pool, balance exercises and lighter weight exercises on legs. Should have no problem golfing from what I have heard. I am getting ready to have both of mine replaced too. At your age you may have to get them done again later in life. I have been putting off getting mine replaced for years. Gotta do it soon.
1. Be metabolically healthy before surgery to lower chance of infection.
2. "just keep your quads good and strong up until the day of surgery".
3. "Get Ice Machine.$150 Don't mess with bags of peas or ice packs."
4. "Get Robotic surgery"
5. "Get surgery. Most results are good. ". I have put it off for probably 8 years. Too long due to really bad arthroscopic surgery 20 years ago.
6. " Get serious about Rehab and work it hard" to get rid of scar tissue.
7. "Check out Memphis Guy's video links.
8. " Check out Mark Rippetoe's video on strength training"
1. Be metabolically healthy before surgery to lower chance of infection.
2. "just keep your quads good and strong up until the day of surgery".
3. "Get Ice Machine.$150 Don't mess with bags of peas or ice packs."
4. "Get Robotic surgery"
5. "Get surgery. Most results are good. ". I have put it off for probably 8 years. Too long due to really bad arthroscopic surgery 20 years ago.
6. " Get serious about Rehab and work it hard" to get rid of scar tissue.
7. "Check out Memphis Guy's video links.
8. " Check out Mark Rippetoe's video on strength training"
This post was edited on 10/24/25 at 10:51 am
Posted on 11/25/25 at 1:57 am to MWP
I am currently 58, but had both knees replaced when I was 55. My right knee was bad for 15 years, and my left knee went bad 2 years before surgery. My limp turned to a waddle, and it was terrible on my back. I chose to do both knees at the same time. I could not imagine rehabbing one with the other one continuing to hurt. It was the perfect choice for me. I was in bad shape when I had my surgery. I had been very inactive for the previous 2 years, moving as little as I had to. Sounds like you are in good shape, and that will make rehab much better! (I have lost 60 lbs since surgery)
It took me 16 days to recover from the surgery - get off the meds. I did about 2 months of PT. It gets noticeably better pretty quickly and then continues to get better for the next 2 years.
If you have been squatting recently, you will probably have a lot easier time. I had not squatted down to pick anything up for years. I just bent at my back. The slowest part of my recovery was building muscle strength in my legs and training myself to bend my knees and not bend over. I don't run, but I enjoy walking. My doctor said I can play tennis and golf. No jumping rope, running or snow skiing.
Here's what I think is most important:
1. Get your mind right. It's worth it. Follow the rules, and all the effort you put into rehab will pay dividends pretty quickly. It hurts, but it gets better. Take the meds early on to get over the surgery pain.
2. ICE - ICE - ICE Ice is amazing when the meds slack off. I had the velcro ice packs, but in hindsight, the ice machine would have been amazing.
3. Move as they tell you to. Early and often. Attack the rehab. Follow the plan, and it gets better quickly. Be patient but diligent. Don't skip, but don't try to push ahead of schedule.
4. Don't fall. I used the walker until my doc told me I didn't need to anymore. Patience and planning early avoids falling. You don't want to open your stitches and risk infection.
5. I slept in a recliner early on. The meds interrupted my normal sleep pattern, and it is important to sleep with your legs straight. Getting up from a low seat or down from a high bed is a challenge early on (especially with both knees)
6. Sweat pants and slip-on shoes are nice early on.
7. Write out your med schedule and movement plans. It helps whoever is assisting you stay on your schedule, and it helps you stay on schedule while you are medicated. Early on, I slept in 3-4 hour spurts because of the meds. You don't want to miss meds early on. While medicated, it gets fuzzy to remember how long it has been since you walked, moved, or stretched. Write it down and check it off. I used a poster board to keep track of everything.
I would imagine that doing one knee at a time, the rehab will go a little faster each time.
The only thing I don't like to do now is kneel down on a hard surface (concrete or carpet floor). I kneel on good cushions at church, and kneeling on a comfortable bed is good.
I have more flexibility now than before surgery. Both knees have full flexibility. I don't see daily or weekly improvement anymore, but my knees are better at year 3 than they were at year 2, and year 2 was pretty darn good!
You might give up a few things, but the pain will be gone, and there will be plenty of good things left to do without pain!
PS: You will not pass through metal detectors anymore.
It took me 16 days to recover from the surgery - get off the meds. I did about 2 months of PT. It gets noticeably better pretty quickly and then continues to get better for the next 2 years.
If you have been squatting recently, you will probably have a lot easier time. I had not squatted down to pick anything up for years. I just bent at my back. The slowest part of my recovery was building muscle strength in my legs and training myself to bend my knees and not bend over. I don't run, but I enjoy walking. My doctor said I can play tennis and golf. No jumping rope, running or snow skiing.
Here's what I think is most important:
1. Get your mind right. It's worth it. Follow the rules, and all the effort you put into rehab will pay dividends pretty quickly. It hurts, but it gets better. Take the meds early on to get over the surgery pain.
2. ICE - ICE - ICE Ice is amazing when the meds slack off. I had the velcro ice packs, but in hindsight, the ice machine would have been amazing.
3. Move as they tell you to. Early and often. Attack the rehab. Follow the plan, and it gets better quickly. Be patient but diligent. Don't skip, but don't try to push ahead of schedule.
4. Don't fall. I used the walker until my doc told me I didn't need to anymore. Patience and planning early avoids falling. You don't want to open your stitches and risk infection.
5. I slept in a recliner early on. The meds interrupted my normal sleep pattern, and it is important to sleep with your legs straight. Getting up from a low seat or down from a high bed is a challenge early on (especially with both knees)
6. Sweat pants and slip-on shoes are nice early on.
7. Write out your med schedule and movement plans. It helps whoever is assisting you stay on your schedule, and it helps you stay on schedule while you are medicated. Early on, I slept in 3-4 hour spurts because of the meds. You don't want to miss meds early on. While medicated, it gets fuzzy to remember how long it has been since you walked, moved, or stretched. Write it down and check it off. I used a poster board to keep track of everything.
I would imagine that doing one knee at a time, the rehab will go a little faster each time.
The only thing I don't like to do now is kneel down on a hard surface (concrete or carpet floor). I kneel on good cushions at church, and kneeling on a comfortable bed is good.
I have more flexibility now than before surgery. Both knees have full flexibility. I don't see daily or weekly improvement anymore, but my knees are better at year 3 than they were at year 2, and year 2 was pretty darn good!
You might give up a few things, but the pain will be gone, and there will be plenty of good things left to do without pain!
PS: You will not pass through metal detectors anymore.
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