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Knee replacement

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eileen88018
eileen88018

Hi all just wondering how long you waited from the time you were put on waiting list to the time of your op. I've been waiting 16 weeks now I was hoping it would of been before xmas.

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  • janice77150
    janice77150 eileen88018

    Posted

    I went to c my specialist at the end of may and he booked my op on the 1st july while i was there.x
  • lesley_63511
    lesley_63511 eileen88018

    Posted

    Unless its urgent don't do it! The most awful operation I've ever had.

    • eileen88018
      eileen88018 lesley_63511

      Posted

      Oh rearly I have heard it is brutal but am just so depressed sitting in every day the pain is awful after walking for more than 5 minutes
    • lesley_63511
      lesley_63511 eileen88018

      Posted

      I'm 9 weeks post op now. Brutal it was...but we all get through it some how. I'm a fit independent person and being reduced to invalid status was difficult. Anyway I'm walking unaided well with some pain which most on the forum say is pretty normal. Patience is necessary as there's a long road ahead to recovery. All the best 😊 for when you have your op and stay tuned to the site as there are loads of tkr people offering great advice.

    • eileen88018
      eileen88018 lesley_63511

      Posted

      Thanks lesley don't care how long it takes to recover just need this pain gone

  • marilyn10235
    marilyn10235 eileen88018

    Posted

    Hi Eileen, I was told by my surgeon that it would be 5 or 6 months on the waiting list. It was just under 6 months so he was pretty accurate. Are you in the U.K.? Waiting lists are different in other health authorities. I am in Hertfordshire. Did your surgeon not give you any idea as to the length of waiting list in your area?

    Colleagues kept asking me when my op was & I kept saying don't know!! How long is a piece of string??!! Lol

    I hope your op comes along soon.

    In the meantime exercise the knee you're to have TKR on as much as you can, you may be able to get a Physio referral to get some easy exercises to do in the intervening time to make it as strong as you can for the work to come after. I saw a chiropractor twice a week in the 4 weeks before my op date, I am convinced she helped.

    Whatever you do, good luck & keep your sense of humour.

    Have a Happy Christmas 🎄 and keep 😀

    XX

    • eileen88018
      eileen88018 marilyn10235

      Posted

      Hi Marilyn no didn't say when it would be i presumed it would be before xmas I was put on waiting list 22nd August but never mind it will happen soon I hope thanks for the information about exercise I will certainly take that on board and merry Christmas to you xx

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