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No date yet for knee op

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gorillagirl
gorillagirl

Hi,

Having benefited from belonging to a forum for breast cancer during my time of treatment, I am now looking for a forum to join whilst experiencing knee surgery.

I am to have a partial/full knee replacement depending on how it looks when they operate. I have been to 'knee school' and have a date this month for my pre assessment but no op date yet. I have recently taken early retirement due to ill health (I also have long-term depression and anxiety) and have too much time to think! My biggest worry at the moment is the spinal anaesthetic- mainly because I have problems with my back and am worried I won't be able to sit still.

I would love to hear from anyone who is going through/been there.

GG

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  • louise_48509
    louise_48509 gorillagirl

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    I had the spinal and something to sedate me. Best thing ever. I woke up feeling totally normal and had a cup of tea and a sandwich. I wasn't in favour of it, expecting I would hear or feel something but no. I'm waiting on a date for my other knee and will go for the same. I definitely recommend it.

    • gorillagirl
      gorillagirl louise_48509

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      Thank you Louise. I am feeling much more positive now I've heard from you all.

      GG

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