# Knee Replacement (TKR/TKA) **URL:** \ **Category:** Feet\ **Created:** [December 25, 2018, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923 "2018-12-25T00:30:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Katers87](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/a9adbd/32.png) [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923/21 "2019-01-25T18:13:05Z")
I hope so too @elver. Please let us know how it goes. I don’t have much to add because I don’t have much experience with knee replacement. I’ve been following this thread though and wishing you the best. ---
**Author:** ![ClaudnDaye](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/claudndaye/32/5_2.png) [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923/22 "2019-01-25T19:04:50Z")
Hope you find relief soon. Didn’t sound pleasant at all to have to go through. Thoughts are with you, @elver! Sending warm vibes. ---
**Author:** ![elver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/elver/32/8772_2.png) [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923/23 "2019-01-25T22:52:53Z")
Thank you both @Katers87 and @ClaudnDaye. I very much appreciate the support! ---
**Author:** ![Michel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/michel/32/387_2.png) [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923/24 "2019-01-25T23:00:13Z")
@elver, when are you thinking of going under the knife? ---
**Author:** ![elver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/elver/32/8772_2.png) [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2019, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923/25 "2019-01-26T00:24:28Z")
@Michel 1st surgery is scheduled for 30 Jan, and the 2nd for 27 Feb. 27 Feb is contingent on hitting certain milestones with the Ortho and Endo. ---
**Author:** ![Michel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/michel/32/387_2.png) [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2019, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923/26 "2019-01-26T00:50:00Z")
@elver, we’ll keep our fingers crossed for you, hope all goes well. Pls share progress and let us know how you feel! ---
**Author:** ![elver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/elver/32/8772_2.png) [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2019, 1:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923/27 "2019-01-26T01:44:07Z")
@Michel I definitely will, but right now I feel like a bottle of Bourbon or Rye… Lol ---
**Author:** ![Nickyghaleb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2019, 2:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923/28 "2019-01-26T02:06:25Z")
> [@elver](#): > > I am just having a spectacularly bad month and having a case of the yips. Sorry. I really am. I think you should yip the remainder of the month away. You’re 5 days out of the first one, huh?? Are you nervous, or are you just eager to have it be done?? > [@elver](#): > > In my heart of hearts I know the answer. So if you know the answer, and after hearing you tell of how things have been, even _I_ know the answer, then why don’t you go easy on your brain and let it rest, regroup, and prepare. Because this 👇 > [@elver](#): > > My brain is still doing 80 mph on the hamster wheel. Isn’t going to give you anything you need. I understand the doubt (self-doubt’s my _favorite_), but maybe it’s time to stop. Get yourself into _recovery mode_ because you’re going to be there before you know it. I really hope it goes well, and I hope you’ll keep everyone posted. And if you need jokes, I’ve got them. 😁 > [@elver](#): > > Congrats on your A1c! And thanks. It’s a 6.3 now. I’ve been celebrating since I posted. 😁 Thinking of you, Elver!! 🍀🌹 ---
**Author:** ![elver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/elver/32/8772_2.png) [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2019, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923/29 "2019-01-26T02:31:35Z")
@Nickyghaleb you are my Rockstar hero! > Are you nervous, or are you just eager to have it be done?? More than nervous. More nervous than having a kid, more nervous than getting married, more nervous than wauting to hear if you got that coveted job you just interviewed for… Nervous because this is a lifetime decision that can not be reversed. > I understand the doubt (self-doubt’s my _favorite_ ), but maybe it’s time to stop. Well put. Agreed. Sometimes easier said than done. Ohhhmmmm. Regarding your A1c… Party like a rock star @Nickyghaleb! 💃 ---
**Author:** ![Nickyghaleb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923/30 "2019-01-26T02:36:08Z")
> [@elver](#): > > More nervous than having a kid I assume you weren’t actually carrying the child… because I’ll just say there _is_ no such thing as _more nervous_ than knowing you’re locked in for that delivery. 😁 > [@elver](#): > > Well put. Agreed. Sometimes easier said than done. Ohhhmmmm. I love giving advice. Could do it all day. 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/chris/32/382_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2019, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923/31 "2019-01-26T02:44:22Z")
> [@Nickyghaleb](#): > > I love giving advice. Could do it all day @nickyghaleb, nervous life coach for hire. Pro’s - never at a loss for words. Con’s - Quit your bitchin! ---
**Author:** ![elver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/elver/32/8772_2.png) [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2019, 3:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923/32 "2019-01-26T03:09:10Z")
Hired! Oh… Ahh… What’s your rate? NM, I’ll pay it. ---
**Author:** ![Nickyghaleb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2019, 3:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923/33 "2019-01-26T03:31:25Z")
> [@Chris](#): > > nervous That’s not nervous you see there… that’s coffee jitters. 😁 > [@Chris](#): > > nervous life coach for hire. Pro’s - never at a loss for words. Con’s - Quit your bitchin! I’m making myself this shirt. ---
**Author:** ![Nickyghaleb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2019, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923/34 "2019-01-26T03:33:54Z")
> [@elver](#): > > NM, I’ll pay it. 🤔… unlimited coffee, bathroom breaks, and _sold_. Once I’m in the door though, it could get tricky getting me out. 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Nickyghaleb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2019, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923/35 "2019-01-26T03:35:04Z")
Eric’s going to kill me if he finds me hanging out with you guys. It was supposed to be lights out 34 minutes ago. 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/chris/32/382_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923/36 "2019-01-26T03:37:20Z")
Hey, we won’t tell him if you don’t. Grab a drink and join the party. He is probably asleep by now anyway. ---
**Author:** ![Nickyghaleb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2019, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923/37 "2019-01-26T03:47:54Z")
🤣🤣 Good point. 😁 ---
**Author:** ![elver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/elver/32/8772_2.png) [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2019, 5:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923/38 "2019-01-26T05:54:35Z")
@Nickyghaleb you definitely should make that shirt, or tell me where to send you one. BTW, it’s sort of like Hotel California, you can check in but never check out ---
**Author:** ![Nickyghaleb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2019, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923/39 "2019-01-30T21:05:31Z")
@elver!! How’d it go?? How do you feel? And are you home yet, or was it an inpatient deal?? 💐💐💐 ---
**Author:** ![elver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/elver/32/8772_2.png) [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2019, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923/40 "2019-01-31T03:22:12Z")
@Nickyghaleb just to start. Ur awesome! Thanks for remembering. Went well, had to forgo the spinal block as they were unable to properly place it. Pain is below median right now, but tomorrow is a new day. I am seriously considering a catheter in my future for ease and convenience, lol. Surgery got pushed back by 6 hours due to a life flight emergency. Luck of the draw I got a swanky private room with a couch/bed that my spouse could use if wanted - I already sent her home to walk the fur babies. ![IMG_20190130_191941~01](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/0/0b94ac5945952b3931484048ab4b4b70aecb1829.jpeg) [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923.md?page=1)