Awaiting first tkr
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After 5years of steroid injections, pain killers and being told I am too young at 53 finally got refered to hospital saw consultant 2 weeks ago and have been approved for surgery just waiting for appointment although I can't wait to have it done am concerned about the op and having epidural although have been told I can be sedated would like to know other people's experience of this
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SonnysGirl sharon52158
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Soobeedoo sharon52158
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you will be given pain control , take it don't try to brave it out.
There's no way round it,it is painful and you will suffer tiredness and emotional roller coaster but you need to have a positive attitude as you will get better and gradually the pain will go. I am 55 and 5weeks after op.
Best advice is to do everything they tell you to do
CazDesmond sharon52158
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I opted for the spinal block and an anaesthetic, but unfortunately for me, it didn't work and I was given a general too.
It really didn't matter, I knew nothing until I woke up and they told me!
I think some hospitals let you have earphones and music, so maybe you can take your iPod.
Caz - 3 weeks post TKR Perth, Australia
Butterbean CazDesmond
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say Hi to lovely Perth for me ! ........ We came back to the UK 18 months ago after spending nearly 3 years in your beautiful city
paul57039 CazDesmond
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SonnysGirl CazDesmond
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Butterbean paul57039
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CazDesmond SonnysGirl
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My son bought me a Bruce Springsteen book! Album by Album. That will keep my mind off my knee!
Caz
CazDesmond paul57039
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Merry Christmas
Caz
jean95756 CazDesmond
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x
CazDesmond Butterbean
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Merry Christmas
Caz
CazDesmond jean95756
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Santa just went past my house, on the back of a ute, throwing little bags of sweets
Caz x
jean95756 CazDesmond
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Butterbean CazDesmond
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Merry Christmas to you too
Heather
SonnysGirl CazDesmond
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