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TKR first referral appointment Monday - key questions to ask. Help please!

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gillme1955_UK
gillme1955_UK

I saw my GP last Friday as the time has come - have discussed in other posts - and asked for a referral. Phone call this morning with appointment Monday at 5:30! I have started to make a list of things I want to cover in the appointment but know the people on this forum know far more than me so I am appealing for your help. I am going on NHS Choices to a local private hospital I have been well treated at before under the NHS and luckily I am seeing an excellent surgeon. 

Many thanks - any help gratefully received.

Gill X 

 

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  • debbie02705
    debbie02705 gillme1955_UK

    Posted

    good luck tomorrow smile

     

    • gillme1955_UK
      gillme1955_UK debbie02705

      Posted

      Thanks for remembering Debbie! I have prepared a list of what problems I have and treatments I have tried plus a list of questions. Not really worried about the appointment but there is a concern in my mind that he might tell me to go away and loose weight then come back! I'm about one stone over what I want to be and am dieting. My GP has not said anything so maybe I'm worryingly about nothing! 

      I read your post about the pain in your second knee. What a thing to happen after 12 weeks. I hope others who have experience of this give you some advice and hope it improves very soon.

      Kind regards,

      Gill X

  • carol45436
    carol45436 gillme1955_UK

    Posted

    I don't thinkyou should worry about your weight if tour only a stone over. If your BMI is under 30 they should do it.
    • gillme1955_UK
      gillme1955_UK carol45436

      Posted

      Thanks Carol! Just checked my BMI and it's 27 so that should be ok.

      Kind regards,

      Gill X

    • debbie02705
      debbie02705 gillme1955_UK

      Posted

      thats good dont worrie mine was also 27 and i was told it wasnt too much of a problem if i could lose some it was good if not its not enough to stop your op, i saw much heavier than me when i had both knees done , good luck 

      debbie xx

    • gillme1955_UK
      gillme1955_UK debbie02705

      Posted

      Thanks Debbie! I know a lot of people say they lost weight after the op so that would be one plus! 

      Kind regards,

      Gill x 

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