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Summer99\" post_id=\"2119876\" time=\"1696237458\" user_id=\"202981:

I know of someone, aged around 60, who did it at SGH, the day after surgery , she was asked to start physiotherapy and walk, despite the pain(took painkillers before therapy) . She recovered quite fast, within a month she is quite independent already.
Wow. Very impressive.

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ottoangsg\" post_id=\"2119811\" time=\"1696151014\" user_id=\"202975:

i've had a similar experience, but not as a parent, but with family as well, so i can relate

hi i have an uncle who busted his kneecap 3 years ago, while doing onsite work at a construction project. fortunately, his knee replacement surgery with Dr Ng at Ardmore Orthopaedic Clinic was a success. this was 3 years ago, and his prosthetic knee is doing good to this day. ^.^
That's great. My brother in law also went for knee replacement surgery. He bought a stationary bike and exercised every day and was certified OK within 2 months of the surgery. I was very impressed by his tenacity.

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hi i have an uncle who busted his kneecap 3 years ago, while doing onsite work at a construction project. fortunately, his knee replacement surgery with Dr Ng at Ardmore Orthopaedic Clinic was a success. this was 3 years ago, and his prosthetic knee is doing good to this day. ^.^

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2119811https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2119811Sun, 01 Oct 2023 09:03:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to knee replacement on Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:26:19 GMT]]>Can I check with you ladies whose moms have gone through this op?

Does the operated knee harden often throughout the day? I help her to massage and exercise with the physiotherapist advice 4x a day but she just doesn’t feel her knee is as good and can’t bend easily. Walking is also very restricted…is this the case? Thanks.

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janet_lee88:
After the first physiotherapy session, it was discovered her lymph nodes were blocked, thus causing the pain. Physiotherapist taught a few exercises she must do. But learning to walk correctly is the tough part.

She was depressed because she wanted to get back on her feet...but it's only been 2 weeks. But on the other hand, the physiotherapist said she should be able to get 90 degrees bending knee.
I must have a word with the physiotherapist quietly. During the hospital stay, the physiotherapist there didn't teach me to clear lymph nodes...so mum suffered stiff and painful knee for 1 week.

Knee replacement is definitely something mum would not want to go through again. It has been a crazy time.

Janet, is your mum feeling better now?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1328415https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1328415Wed, 09 Jul 2014 23:54:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to knee replacement on Sun, 29 Jun 2014 22:57:10 GMT]]>After the first physiotherapy session, it was discovered her lymph nodes were blocked, thus causing the pain. Physiotherapist taught a few exercises she must do. But learning to walk correctly is the tough part.

She was depressed because she wanted to get back on her feet…but it’s only been 2 weeks. But on the other hand, the physiotherapist said she should be able to get 90 degrees bending knee.
I must have a word with the physiotherapist quietly. During the hospital stay, the physiotherapist there didn’t teach me to clear lymph nodes…so mum suffered stiff and painful knee for 1 week.

Knee replacement is definitely something mum would not want to go through again. It has been a crazy time.

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schweppes:
janet_lee88:

Thanks jetsetter.

My mum was not able to take long haul flights even before this op.
Now she is stressed thinking of going for left knee replacement later.

Did your mum go for both knee ops at one go? Did she feel moody after getting first one done and then 'pek chek' over the other one? please advise. Thanks. It's like suffering labour pains giving birth to first one and don't want to have anymore kids but yet feel incomplete with one.

Going for that will be one-off but sure takes lots of guts. The nurse in doctor's clinic told us there was a 78 year old man who was scheduled for both knee replacement yesterday.

My mom went for one knee replacement surgery 2 years ago. She was depressed after that as she was in constant pain. Like your mom, she's also stressed about having to go for surgery on the other knee. She just told me recently that she is not going for surgery.

She's determined to get well on her own with some \"external\" help. The upside to the knee replacement surgery is that she has started on a healthy living and exercise regime. After the surgery, she went for PT for 6 months, and when she was about to be discharged, she requested to join the gym facilities at SGH for a very subsidized and affordable fee. Now, she goes to the gym once or twice a week. She's lost a considerable amount of weight and that takes the weight off her knees.

My dad accompanies her to SGH and both gets their ME time. When mom goes to exercise, he gets to jalan jalan at Chinatown or other nearby areas and my mom gets her ME time and meets her gym kakis who are a source of inspiration to her.
Think they all motivate each other and probably gossip about DILs at the same time. 🦆 :siam: 😆

U might want to check out the SGH gym facilities for rehab purpose. It's very affordable if on subsidized rates. I think one session is less than $20 for 2hrs usage... something to that effect.

Hope your mom feels better soon


oh Janet. ..didn't see ur post...

only 1 knee though doc recommended both. She also ate less to take weight off...plus regular acupuncture treatments. Somehow the other knee didn't hurt that much...takes lots of calcium tabs too. Oh yeah, bloody scared at first...but after the dds told her it' gonna be ok, she changed her mind and went for op. Normally old pp will be scared when they go for op. I also scared before go for my op. Must pray like mad the night before.

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janet_lee88:
Thanks jetsetter.

My mum was not able to take long haul flights even before this op.
Now she is stressed thinking of going for left knee replacement later.

Did your mum go for both knee ops at one go? Did she feel moody after getting first one done and then 'pek chek' over the other one? please advise. Thanks. It's like suffering labour pains giving birth to first one and don't want to have anymore kids but yet feel incomplete with one.

Going for that will be one-off but sure takes lots of guts. The nurse in doctor's clinic told us there was a 78 year old man who was scheduled for both knee replacement yesterday.
My mom went for one knee replacement surgery 2 years ago. She was depressed after that as she was in constant pain. Like your mom, she's also stressed about having to go for surgery on the other knee. She just told me recently that she is not going for surgery.

She's determined to get well on her own with some \"external\" help. The upside to the knee replacement surgery is that she has started on a healthy living and exercise regime. After the surgery, she went for PT for 6 months, and when she was about to be discharged, she requested to join the gym facilities at SGH for a very subsidized and affordable fee. Now, she goes to the gym once or twice a week. She's lost a considerable amount of weight and that takes the weight off her knees.

My dad accompanies her to SGH and both gets their ME time. When mom goes to exercise, he gets to jalan jalan at Chinatown or other nearby areas and my mom gets her ME time and meets her gym kakis who are a source of inspiration to her.
Think they all motivate each other and probably gossip about DILs at the same time. 🦆 :siam: 😆

U might want to check out the SGH gym facilities for rehab purpose. It's very affordable if on subsidized rates. I think one session is less than $20 for 2hrs usage... something to that effect.

Hope your mom feels better soon

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1320453https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1320453Sat, 28 Jun 2014 15:49:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to knee replacement on Sun, 22 Jun 2014 14:25:27 GMT]]>Thanks jetsetter.

My mum was not able to take long haul flights even before this op.
Now she is stressed thinking of going for left knee replacement later.

Did your mum go for both knee ops at one go? Did she feel moody after getting first one done and then ‘pek chek’ over the other one? please advise. Thanks. It’s like suffering labour pains giving birth to first one and don’t want to have anymore kids but yet feel incomplete with one.

Going for that will be one-off but sure takes lots of guts. The nurse in doctor’s clinic told us there was a 78 year old man who was scheduled for both knee replacement yesterday.

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janet_lee88:
jetsetter:

Janet

how come need to wait for insurance to pay? My mom did hers at Mt E. 5 digit bill but no need to pay up front.

Recovered so well...even flew to USA Europe Australia after resting for 1 yr.

she paid in full for the operation.

your mom really can fly after the operation :salute: ...I must tell my mum this to encourage her.

ya, tell your mama not to worry:) encourage her to go for post-op TCM acupuncture treatments like my mom...it helps!

but still must rest and go for physio, before taking long haul flights again. she still went up to lake tahoe ski resort to hang around but cannot go on ski slopes la...

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janet_lee88:
Coolkidsrock2:

Glad to know your mum is recovering well.


Do remind your mum to apply the cream to prevent keloid from forming.

thanks...but what cream are you referring to?

I was given Betnovate cream to use but it was not so effective for me so I used Circa-care plaster instead.

http://www.smith-nephew.com/key-product ... /cicacare/

One of my family members had an operation on the knee and subsequently had another procedure/treatment done to remove the keloid cos it grew quite big/thick.

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jetsetter:
Janet

how come need to wait for insurance to pay? My mom did hers at Mt E. 5 digit bill but no need to pay up front.

Recovered so well...even flew to USA Europe Australia after resting for 1 yr.
FIL was admitted to AH last year. At admission, the staff pulled out his insce records. Think the insce appln was done via the hospital and we paid the portion not covered by insce.

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janet_lee88:
Coolkidsrock2:

Glad to know your mum is recovering well.


Do remind your mum to apply the cream to prevent keloid from forming.

thanks...but what cream are you referring to?


scar prevention cream?

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Coolkidsrock2:
Glad to know your mum is recovering well.


Do remind your mum to apply the cream to prevent keloid from forming.
thanks...but what cream are you referring to?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1316566https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1316566Sun, 22 Jun 2014 05:00:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to knee replacement on Sun, 22 Jun 2014 04:44:57 GMT]]>Glad to know your mum is recovering well.


Do remind your mum to apply the cream to prevent keloid from forming.

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jetsetter:
Janet

how come need to wait for insurance to pay? My mom did hers at Mt E. 5 digit bill but no need to pay up front.

Recovered so well...even flew to USA Europe Australia after resting for 1 yr.
she paid in full for the operation.

your mom really can fly after the operation :salute: ...I must tell my mum this to encourage her.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1316559https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1316559Sun, 22 Jun 2014 04:08:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to knee replacement on Sun, 22 Jun 2014 04:02:03 GMT]]>Janet

how come need to wait for insurance to pay? My mom did hers at Mt E. 5 digit bill but no need to pay up front.

Recovered so well…even flew to USA Europe Australia after resting for 1 yr.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1316557https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1316557Sun, 22 Jun 2014 04:02:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to knee replacement on Sun, 22 Jun 2014 03:49:43 GMT]]>her knee was worn...but not to the extent of requiring a full knee replacement. a partial knee replacement is so painful...a full replacement would be a nightmare...I salute those who go for 2 knee replacement op at one go :salute: considering that her hospital is private and having caring, patient and attentive nurses, the amount is justifiable. heard from clinic nurse that patients who stayed at mt Elizabeth pay double the price (one knee) but there are insufficient nurses...by the time nurse came to provide the bed pan, patient has already done 'big biz' on the bed.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1316552https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1316552Sun, 22 Jun 2014 03:49:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to knee replacement on Sun, 22 Jun 2014 03:19:31 GMT]]>Janet, I noticed your mum did partial knee replacement. If it is full knee replacement, will it be much higher since the part will be more expensive and the recovery period in the hospital is longer? My MIL’s last knee replacement was more than 10 years ago and we spent around $11k at TTSH. So, I think $15k is a reasonable price considering it is more than 10 years later and operated at Mt Alvernia but I noted your mum’s operation is partial knee replacement. So I am wondering if the price will be significantly different if it is full knee replacement.

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Jennifer:
janet_lee88:

Hospital stay for 4 nights is $13000 for medicine, laboratory etc.

$13 0 0 0???

saw the breakdown of charges...the most expensive was medicine...because there was epidural and morphine for the pain...about $1000. physiotherapy $700. the rest are in the range of hundred plus.
thank goodness the nurses are attentive on the whole.

she has insurance...but that would have to wait...settle total bill first after medisave deduction...that works out to $11,000.
if operate 2 knees at one go, the bill would be about $30K...heard this is cheaper than staying at Mt Elizabeth.

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Jennifer:
janet_lee88:

Hospital stay for 4 nights is $13000 for medicine, laboratory etc.

$13 0 0 0???

Does she have medical insurance?

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janet_lee88:
Hospital stay for 4 nights is $13000 for medicine, laboratory etc.
$13 0 0 0???

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1316498https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1316498Sun, 22 Jun 2014 01:38:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to knee replacement on Sat, 21 Jun 2014 15:16:22 GMT]]>Thank you ladies...for all your kind wishes. :grphug:

Discharged from hospital today.

For the past few days, i have seen how the physiotherapist made her knee exercise. Our knees can actually bend to 120 degrees.
everyday a person is immobile on a bed, muscle degenerates 5%.
Physiotherapy sessions at the clinic weekly after discharge.

Btw, physiotherapy sessions during the 4 day stay is a whopping $700 for 4 visits. Hospital stay for 4 nights is $13000 for medicine, laboratory etc.
but nurses are very helpful and caring.

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