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TKR Referral

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freestork
freestork

I've seen my GP tonight he is going to refer me for. TKR he says need to have an up to date x ray then to come back to fill out paper work GP said better to do it sooner than later whilst operation still available on NHS said won't be available within the next 5. Years. Anyone any idea of waiting lists on Wirral NHS?

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  • alan31891
    alan31891 freestork

    Posted

    Hi dont know what of uk you live in but attached to goodmays hosital in barley lane in essex they have a joint replacment section i think they dont have a very long waiting list may be worth checking out if you ars fairly local
    • alan31891
      alan31891

      Posted

      sorry about the spelling i need to start wearing my glasses
    • jackie2211
      jackie2211 freestork

      Posted

      Hi

      My daughter is a lawyer for NHS and sorts contracts out. She said they have several waiting list initiatives in your area with private hospitals to carry out knee and hip replacements for NHS. Should you chose to attend one of these the consultant will give you a date on your first consultation which is usually only about 3 weeks.

      Hope that helps.

    • freestork
      freestork jackie2211

      Posted

      That's great thank you very much Jackie much appreciated fingers crossed I don't wait too long

      Thanks. Debs

  • alan31891
    alan31891 freestork

    Posted

    hi but they may have a similar section up you way that can do a op on you worth checking out i waited 2 years for my first i did not know about the other hospital at the time
  • debbbie50246
    debbbie50246 freestork

    Posted

    I waited 3 months from seeing consultant who agreed I neede a TKR until I had the op which was 5 month ago and it was a struggle but now feel great x
    • freestork
      freestork debbbie50246

      Posted

      Thanks Debbie, I'm having X-ray Monday then back to GP on 14th to complete paperwork for referral, hopefully not too longer wait for appt. I had surgery for torn meniscus in February consultant Mr Stamer was reluctant to to it thou cos said 80% chance it wouldn't work and if it didn't I could need further surgery within 2. Years, hope to be referred to Mr Stamer again. How are you doing now Deb? Where did you have your operation?

      Thanks

      Debs

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