Just got home tonight from husband’s TKR at age 35 due to steroid and chemo side effects from his 5 leukemia diagnosis’s in 5 years. To be honest I was just opening up RU-vid to mindlessly watch something before falling asleep. Your video was on the screen when I first opened the app. Talk about PERFECT TIMING. We did not know my husband had options! We were told on his back and pillow under the calf. After watching this video he turned on his side and IMMEDIATELY passed out. He was so uncomfortable on his back. Thank you for this incredible, informative video!
I’m 14 years old and I completely tore my ACL and partly tore my meniscus then I got surgery and a week counting today I haven’t been able to sleep at all each night. I’ve been to the doctors and physical therapy but their tips for sleeping didn’t work but then I found this and went to take a nap and slept through the whole day and night! Thank you so much for this video! I appreciate it!
I hope you’re doing well. I had the same surgery a few months ago but I’m 66. You’re so young and I’m so sorry! These videos are so helpful and it’s insane that no doctor tells us even though they know we can’t sleep.
@@clind6682 encouraging words! I am finally out of the brace and I’m starting to jog and strengthen up again! It’s been 4 months since the surgery! I hope you’re doing good too!
When I had a knee replacement surgery I was just able to sleep on my back and I had to rent the hospital bed,I had to keep my head up and pillow under my knee.
Thank you so much for this video! I was discharged from total knee replacement today. Nobody in the hospital even discussed how to sleep after surgery. I came home sleep deprived and found your video ❤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤
My total knee replacement triggered sciatica in the operated leg. I found being propped up using 3 pillows helped relieve the pain. Presently, I cannot lie on my side of lie flat in bed. I’m now 3 weeks post op and finally managing to sleep better at night.
Wow! I had surgery in late October and experienced horrific muscle spasms in my calf and hamstring and where they put the tournaquet. Never had so much pain. Not one person taught me about the pillows. I have had so many problems sleeping afraid to use pillows because I was told not to use pillows. I had alot of swelling in my foot and lower leg and noone told me how to get rid of it. They said it would go down on it's own. Thank You for sharing this. I am going to use it for sure.
I’m doing good after 8 weeks but a warning about the first 3 weeks or so. On the second or third night after surgery I was in tremendous pain- I had shivers from pain for about 2 nights , no sleep but when I passed out for an hour or so - I couldn’t eat and lost about 24 lbs. in first 4 weeks, I survived on emergency shakes for seniors like Ensure, eventually taking in soups -so be aware what a monster pain can be! Yes I was on the phone with my doctor’s office and emergency nurses for a couple of weeks. I’m doing fine now, I think pain delayed my recovery . Just be aware - everyone has a different experience. FYI I sleep on my back now- I used to be a side sleeper but pain still come when I try this .
I'm one month post-op, and didn't start to get decent, mostly uninterrupted sleep until about a week ago. It hasn't been a pain issue, as such, but more like my leg/knee couldn't get comfortable. I've used a full length body pillow for some time before surgery, so I was accustomed to that already; glad to see it is a recommended position, and I think it's helped me sleep better as the discomfort diminishes. One thing I didn't know was where to position a pillow while on my back. Given my chronic knee issues before TKR, I'd be in pain if I let my leg go straight out so I'd typically keep a pillow under the knee when laying on my back. Post surgery I continued doing this, and it did feel comfortable, but after watching this video I'm going to move that pillow down to under my calf and see how that feels. Also, a Tylenol PM at bedtime is a good start, but I'm supplementing this with a Benadryl as well.
I had ACL replacement & meniscal repair ~30 years ago (in my early 40's). In the first few weeks, lying down/sleeping was the worst - such incredible discomfort - & I wish that I had had some instruction about this then! Thanks to Lindsay for all of those who will benefit from watching this video.
I'm 41 and have an upcoming acl/meniscus repair. I'm doing all my research now to get ready for the big event! Is the recovery a little harder in these middle years than for those teens and 20's kids?
Let me know how it went or how it's going I'm gonna do my tkr next month but cause my fear I'm not sure if I want to do it let me know plz how it was and how you are
@@miacoria501 hi! I was terrified to to be honest with you. It went fine. I had them put me completely out no epidural. I also had them put me out for the nerve block. I hate needles. Mine was out patient. I was the 1st surgery of the day about 6:45 and I think my son took me home at 1. I had 50% mobility my first day of PT on Dec 19. I had it again today. They have me doing more stuff now. I'm sleeping on my side finally :) last night is the best night sleep I've had in almost 2 weeks. The surgery is worth it in the long run. Little tip Tylenol is going to work better than pain pills trust me. Best of luck, much love! If you have any questions please let me know :)
I’m 4 weeks post-surgery, and after an excruciating night thanks to inadvertently flipping on my side (without pillow support) 🤦🏻♀️I found this video!!!! Thank you so much for looking out for us!!! 🙇🏻♀️It never occurred to me that turning to the operated side might be a viable option, much less the best idea. I’m in bed now - and since I’ve already achieved zero degrees extension thanks to early diligence, you won’t find me attempting another night without a full array of leg pillows!
I had right knee replacement a week ago and have been struggling to find a way to stay asleep past an hour I will definitely be trying your suggestions. Thanks 🙏👍
I wish I had seen this before my surgery. Am now 4 weeks post-op TKA and by far my biggest challenge has been sleep deprivation. Since I am short discovered a lumbar pillow the perfect size between my legs. I just had to get onto my side.
I had me knee replacement done almost 10 years ago. I remember sleeping was difficult. Getting in and out of bed too. Getting ready to do my left knee soon.
Thnx for this video,i had my knees placement last week Tuesday and no body told me about how to sleep and get out of bed,now that saw this video iam relieved
I liked laying on a wedge pillow in bed and I laid flat for the first week or so. I was uncomfortable on my side. But after a week or so, definitely went to my side with a pillow between my legs. However, I didn't like laying on the surgical leg. I preferred putting the surgical leg over the pillow. That's what worked for me! So don't give up if something doesn't work for you - keep trying til you find what does!!
I am nearly 2 months post-op from total knee replacement and sleeping on my side is my favorite position. Unfortunately, it's also uncomfortable. Nobody told me what to expect after the surgery period. Like that, my upper thigh would hurt nearly as much as my knee. When I'm sitting or laying the natural gravity pull causes my thigh to hurt like a SOB. I've cried so many times. When I try and lay on my side, having it flat causes pain. I've tried pillows under, and then my hip hurts. I just can't win. So sleeping for me is currently a thing of the past. I've tried pillows, stuffed animals, pain creams nothing seems to help. I've ordered a sleep knee pillow, yeah that was a waste of money. Most times I need a reminder why I had this surgery.
I found your video very helpful I wish I would have found it earlier I'm 90 days out and I still can't sleep no more than 3 hours at a time no one told me it was going to be like this 👍
I was told 6-8 weeks! Had I been told 6 months to 1 year I probably would have kept up with the injections and enjoyed life. I'm 6 weeks out and can't sleep more than 2-3 hours at a time. Hoping these tips help.
I dislocated my knee and was really scared because I didn't know how to care for it but this video gave me one less thing to stress about tonight. Thank you for making this video 😊
Everything post-op seems better when I got some sleep. Initially, I was anxious near bedtime because I feared the discomfort and pain. Thank you for making this video because it was the most important video to help me through the immediate recovery period. It is practical and easy to understand with the demonstrations. You can't do the stretches unless you are mentally prepared and some sleep helps everything look and feel a little better.
I am one week post-op right full knee replacement. I have relied heavily on the Ice/Cryo technology and it works. My Rehab therapist is really one of the best in this space. I have to "Thank" all the people who have made videos and published them to help others recover better. If you're not totally sore after your rehab session... then you're doing something wrong. My PT pushes me to the limit... then I use the ice to drop the swelling.
To those who are about to undergo a knee replacement: educate yourselves about getting good sleep. Of all the pre-op instruction I was given, I wasn't told anything about how impossible it can be to sleep comfortably. Every case is different but my biggest battle has been sleeping, now also a month to the day after surgery. I've gone many nights with poor sleep. Although I've had almost no pain during the day, my knee becomes very restless and active at night. Taking Acetaminophen and Oxycodone didn't help. Then my nurse said that the pain medication may have caused my sleep disruption so she suggested Benadryl as a sleep aid but it didn't help. My point is: address the issue of sleep with your doctor or nurse or whomever. It has been a major problem for me and, according to the other comments, many other patients also.
I have the same issue but I’ve never been a good sleeper to begin with. The knee injury and then surgery has really done a number on me. I wish you all a good recovery and believe me when I say I know your pain. Stay strong everyone.
i have the similar issue: sleeping at nights are so bad and it hurts so much that i am afraid to sleep at night. The Oxy only lasted 2 hrs, then i am awake from the pain. i usually stayed up from 1's to 5's then, i headed to bed. i did all the positioning and making myself as comfortable as much as possible, but still..... this is my 3 weeks of TKR.
I really believe a multi-prong approach has to be considered when dealing with the complex pain associated with major orthopedic surgery. I’ve been prescribed Tizanadine 4mg - a non-addictive muscle relaxer which helps my spasms. It has an ancillary benefit of knocking me out. The sleep-aid effect only lasts 3-4 hours - but that’s half a night of sleep. Best wishes, fellow pain battlers!
THANK YOU, I just recently had an mpfl reconstruction and I’ve been sleeping on my back for almost 2 weeks, it was getting uncomfortable, and then when I found this video I was immediately able to relax on a side position 👍
Great Info. I’m 18 days post surgery for my left knee replacement . ( I had a right knee replacement last year, and it’s been very helpful to watch your videos for ongoing needs/changes and exercises etc. The Home Health agency I’ve used has been great, however, “mini-refreshers”, through your clear descriptions and physical examples reinforces and substantiates the benefits and importance of continued and repeated exercise. Thanks very much!!👍🌈🤗Sally H.
Thankyou for sharing. I'm 3 weeks post op Unicompartmentel Replacement of the right knee. Getting a good night's sleep is very difficult at the moment and will try this tonight.
One night bed, next night recliner…anything for a good night’s sleep and haven’t had one 3 weeks in from TKR. Thank you for being here. It’s a big help w your side sleeping techniques and recliner tips. I’m finding that a firmer memory foam under my calf works best at least it does tonite. Thanks again for your help
Thank you so much!!!! 2 weeks post op I finally got a decent stretch of sleep because of your great, easy to follow, tutorial on how to sleep comfortably!!!
I spent Sunday morning reading about what to expect after TKR. Invaluable information I wish I had then. A few internet searches will serve you well. I'm pretty sure your surgery doc won't tell you.
Thank you for your demonstration. I am a right side sleeper & my right knee is the first one being done next week. Also so blessed to bring back home my father’s wedge when he passed. I had a feeling I would use it.
Thanks very much for creating this content. I left Abbotsford hospital not knowing any of this. A week later the new joint isn't as straight as it was so I'll find a pillow asap!
This is the very best instructional video about sleeping following TKR I have ever seen. I had my right knee replaced about 5 years ago and will have a left TKR next month. Could you please help me to find the wedge that you demonstrated in the video. The Amazon link you included goes to a product that is very different. Thank you so very much!!
I was finding very difficult to sleep on back last one week after my both knee operation. And Today I found this video of yours. Thanks very much. It's going to help me a lot as I am used to sleeping on sides and didn't know the correct way.
Thank you so much for this video. I've just spent 10 weeks sleeping on my back after a knee replacement which resulted in a fractured Tibia so it's taken all this time for weight bearing. I had to set up a bed downstairs which was not as comfortable as my bed upstairs. Although I slept ok on my back, at times I really wanted to sleep how I usually sleep, on my side like you just demonstrated. I am going upstairs for the first time today so I'm looking forward to getting back to some normality. Thanks again for the tips.
❤️🙏🏻Thank you for this🙏🏻❤️ I had my Right TKR last Thurs. Having Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Sclerosis etc it’s difficult getting comfortable but this video has really helped. 🙏🏻Blessings from Wales, UK 🙏🏻 x x
I’m so glad I found you! I’m POD#23 Total Knee Arthroplasty and I’m really doing good except sleeping. I just can’t find the right spot when I go to bed. I tired to sleep on the surgical side but I was a little afraid I might hurt myself. Also I thought I should sleep with my knee bent. You have been very helpful. Thank so much for this video.
Thank you for this instructional video! I'm searching the web as I just had TKR 4 days ago and still cannot find a comfortable resting position! I came home 5 hours after surgery, so I was left up to my own research on most details! I'm going to try the side sleep position now. I purchased all the paraphilia, including wedges, and still could not get comfortable! Putting pillows between me and the wedge sounds good! Thank you!👏 🦋❣️
THANK YOU! I'm 4 weeks after medial meniscus root repair. Wish I'd seen this sooner! Agree with everyone in comments that the PT and docs don't offer this kind of information or even suggest your channel. Wouldn't that be easy enough for them to at least let us know where we might find good info? Anyway, I have found lying on my side with operative leg on TOP with pillows exactly as you show does work pretty well. I was told to sleep with brace on in full extension but just couldn't sleep at all that way. I hope I haven't damaged the repair sleeping w/o brace. Thanks again ~ Marian
Thank you so much for creating this video ❤️ I just came home this evening and I'm having a hard time sleeping in my bed. I've been sleeping in the single mattress bed at the hospital and the couch at my mom's and I've done well with those. I have queen size mattress and I couldn't get comfortable so here I am on my couch. I decided to search for videos about sleeping after TKR and luckily found you! I will experiment with your pillow examples tomorrow and fingers crossed they work! Thank you again ❤️
I wish I had seen this video last week after my surgery. I have had the worst time trying to sleep at night, which impeeds my husband's sleep as well. I have longed to sleep in the bed and tried to but could not get comfy. This video gives some great information as to "how" to do that. Thank you!
I need to personally thank you for a good night’s sleep. Last night was night 6 of trying yo figure out how the heck to get comfy. Finally came across your video, committed to the side position (my usual one) and was amazing. Thanks for changing my life!,🎉
Outstanding information. I am preparing for this very event. Thank you for producing this information and demonstration on the correct way to re-position for comfort and rest.
I'm ok ...im on day 5 and it seems like this is the 1st night that I don't have ice on my leg and now I just can't sleep. I thought I'd be able to get out of bed by myself by now but no such luck ...but I know better days are coming 🤗 How's your progress ...are you doing OK?
@@AmazeVictoria it was hard while I was in the hospital, due to pain management. Advice stay on your pain medication around the clock. Set your alarm on your phone or whatever.... using ice helps, if you don't have ice packs fill baggies with ice and use.. freeze empty bottles or use anything in the freezer. I'm able to bend 110 on my own and I'm 5' degrees from completely straight.... do the pt at home. It helps... even if it is 1 set of 10reps. This is my 3rd surgery on my rt knee. Total knee 7/19 failed. Due to covid I had to wait til 4/21 for total knee replacement revision, everything going well then I fell down stairs which caused a random bone to form on my knee cap so 2/2/22 went in took bone out and replaced plastic devices... I've achieved my best results so far than any other surgeries in the past... I'm very 😊 😃 😀 happy
@@wendygonzales4287 the hospital gave me an electrical ice therapy machine that I use. I just plugged it back in and now I feel so much better. I haven't had any pain at all. Maybe a little discomfort & yes, I am taking ALL my meds as instructed ...my mom moved in the day I came home from the hospital and she has been a stickler when it comes to my meds & me doing all my exercises. I'm so happy that you sound like you're doing better this go round!
Thanks for this video! I'm having my first knee done in a week and I've always slept on that side with a pillow between my knees. I didn't know I could lay on the surgical side at all. I've bought extra pillows and now I know how to place them. Hopefully I will be able to get some sleep off and on after surgery now.
Thank you for the video. I did not receive any of this information prior to being released to go home from my surgery. I am three weeks post op ad will thy the side sleeping technique tonight.
I am about 3 weeks post-op from a medial compartment partial knee replacement. I wish I had seen this video back when I was pre-op! I highly recommend this video lesson. I learned some of these techniques the "hard way", by trial and error. Post-op swelling really increases the level of pain, and the wedge looks much easier than improvising with rolled up blankets, towels, pillows, etc. Thanks for the great tutorial!
was a week before I got any real sleep after tkr, my surgeon would not give me any painkillers that would help. but three weeks after surgery things got much better.
Thank you. My up coming surgery is nearly here and it's good to know how I'll be able to sleep in a twin bed (temp) then move onto my King size bed with my hubby. Yes, physical therapy is coming to my home to teach me things. Great video.
Thank you so much. Actually i did my meniscus surgery , and it was so painfull for sleeping.. full night i was not sleep. I hope your video is helps me tonight.. thank you. Lots of love from Maharashtra, India ❤️
I had TKR Monday, came home Tuesday. Slept in a recliner two nights, last night tried my bed. Tonight I’ll try with the extra pillows! Hoping for a good nights sleep. Thanks for the good tips!
Thank you so much, I have had excellent care thus far I am 1 wk out of surgury, BUT after finding your video this am this information is invaluable! Thank you!Thank you!!! I will be sharing this information with my PT ladies today!!!❤
From reading these comments it seems sleeplessness is a problem after a knee surgery. I will be having a TKR in two weeks . I’m a side sleeper and I hope this will help me . Can I sleep on my side on day one ?
Thanks for advice most appreciated two weeks into TKR pain in bed is a killer try what you said out last night slept longer and more comfortable. Many Thanks 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧✅
