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Awaiting first tkr

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sharon52158
sharon52158

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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  • Shopper222
    Shopper222 sharon52158

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    Don't worry I had epidural with light sedation. Had music playing on headphones. Time passed very quickly  and think I must have slept a bit.  You can feel some things but no pain and of course no after effects from a GA.  
  • christineuk62
    christineuk62 sharon52158

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    Hi Sharon

    I had knee replacement and I had spinal block. It's really good, you get to stay awake. I was able to chat with my surgeon and felt very relaxed and pain free. I would highly recommend it as I didn't have the after affects of the anaesthetic.

    Christine TKR 4 weeks 5 days 

  • paul57039
    paul57039 sharon52158

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    Hi Sharon I forgot to mention my surgeon informed me my new knee was of a new type that should last about 30 years (instead of the old 20 year type) I will let you know how it goes after 30 years when I am 98cheesygrin
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