2007-05-06 10:25:25 · 4 answers · asked by Missinglink 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Ask for a regional block. An anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist can do one for you as an adjunct to your anesthesia either right before you go back to the OR or right afterwards. This will allow for great pain control to your leg immediately post op. That way, as your pain starts back slowly as your block wears off, it can be easier to manage. People who get regional blocks tend to need less pain medication after surgery, and may not need it as long. So, ask about it before surgery and hopefully it will be a help to you!
2007-05-06 10:33:48 · answer #1 · answered by Danerz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My sister had two knee replacements and she was down for a little bit but the pain she was in before surgery was worse than anything. She is a big baby and she never really complained much, si I would say its not that bad But I will ask her for you LOL
2007-05-06 18:45:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pain is highly individualistic and no one else can help you. Even if 99% of the people have painfree knee replacement, you may suffer. On the other hand, your pain threshold may be higher than many others. Your past experience of dealing with pain (with injuries and other surgeries if any) should guide you better. Discuss with your surgeon your concerns.
2007-05-06 17:36:15 · answer #3 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it all depends on how you can take pain....my dad had his hip replaced and it still bothers him to this day but after surgery he was up walking around in 4 days
2007-05-06 17:32:03 · answer #4 · answered by dede 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋