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Another new knee on thuesday

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Big_alan
Big_alan

had TKR in august17 no problems as such pain like everyone now new knee on Tuesday but not the same surgeon hoping all goes well bit apprehensive I got a cancelation date

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  • joan51826
    joan51826 Big_alan

    Posted

    Wow thats quick. I am waiting to have my other knee done. Had first one in April and on the waiting list. Wish I could get a cancellation because I think the waiting is worse than the actual op.Good luck and let us know how you get on.
    • liz34614
      liz34614 joan51826

      Posted

      Why do you have to wait, I went through book and choose and sellected a treatment centre where there is only a maximum one month wait, and no cancellations.  Own room with free tv and 'phone and hotel services.  I am in very sleepy backward Somerset, so I assume these centres are all over the country?
    • joan51826
      joan51826 liz34614

      Posted

      I am going to a private hospital paid for by the NHS. I dont know what has gone wrong this time I was in pretty quick for the first one. There is no book and choose. The consultant just said he would have me in soon. That was September. The only thing I can think is thaty the private patients who are paying lots of money are seen to first. Quite right too if you are paying.I'm in Chadderton, going into Highfield Rochdale. A very good hospital so worth the wait.
  • gloria29023
    gloria29023 Big_alan

    Posted

    Make sure you have lots of meds. The 1st knee tends to play up a bit when it is relied on to help out with the second. Very strange because you feel as if you are going backwards with your first. All the best. I find that patience is the key.
  • liz34614
    liz34614 Big_alan

    Posted

    Well at least you know what to expect this time.  Good luck for Tuesday, hope it all goes well, please let us know how it went as soon as you feel able.
  • SonnysGirl
    SonnysGirl Big_alan

    Posted

    Big Alan.  Good luck on your knee. I wish I had not had or have pain. I guess everyone else heals different. I was not optional to get a total. Cause parts of my leg was still good. So he did not want to mess up the good muscles.   I know I have to have my other done. Just really waiting till last minute. It was a bad experiance.  Best luck and my prayers is with you..: 
  • sandra37762
    sandra37762 Big_alan

    Posted

    All the best. I had both mine done 4 weeks apart. The second was more painful I needed mire pain relief. Also took longer to get to 90 bend. But it's now doing better than the first, more bend, 120 or so, less swelling less pain. They're all differentsmile both doing well now, and I am glad I had it done. I'm much more active now, but still get very tired.
    • SonnysGirl
      SonnysGirl sandra37762

      Posted

      Alan.  Sandra.   I am afraid lol to have the other one done. I know it needs it. But I am a whimp.   Anyone know why they like to do them so close? 
  • Soobeedoo
    Soobeedoo Big_alan

    Posted

    Good luck Alan hope it all goes smoothly. And now you know you don't need any more knees done so this time next year you'll be skipping like a lamb.

    let us know how it goes there are a few of I on here that may need another one done. 

    Take care enjoy the rest and recover strong

    • SonnysGirl
      SonnysGirl Soobeedoo

      Posted

      Good luck Alan. We will be thinking of you. Think of the long run. U will be doing better. I can't wait to see the day I can squat and bend. But enough about me.  Good luck to you. Make the best of your recovery. Just know you can do it. 
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