Total knee replacement planning!
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I am a relative newby on this site which I am following as I am looking to start this process off. I follow a lot of discussions and am doing a lot of research including last night watching a video of an actual operation!!
I am 59 and have had osteoarthritis for a number of years gradually worsening. I struggle with stairs(moved to a flat 4 years ago) had to change from a bath to a shower and find standing up from a sitting position difficult. Kneeling has been impossible for a number of years....even just walking sone days....!! I'm sure you all know the problems! I had an arthroscopy a few years ago and the orthopaedic surgeon said I needed new knees but as I was only early 50's then to put it off as long as possible. Steroid injections only last about 2 weeks. I read that NICE now recommends that knees are replaced before they get too bad as this can cause more problems after surgery so I am seeing my GP on Friday to ask for a referral to request TKR.
i feel I am preparing myself and making a note of all hints and tips from this site together with medications, icing, massage, Physio etc.
What I am wondering is what others did before their operation? Did they look at this forum? Did it change their mind??!! I obviously hasn't changed mine - yet!
I find it hugely helpful and inspirational reading all the posts both positive and negative and thank everyone for sharing their experiences.
Gill
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tracey71146 gillme1955_UK
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Assume you didn't get to your consultant in time for an opinion to take, grow more and then insert new cartlidge? I was offered this but by the time I saw my consultant it was too late :-(
If I knew what I know now would have insisted on annual check ups on my knee.
Keep your muscles surrounding knees as strong as possible so as much exercise as you can do.
Have you discussed the hyaluronic injections - I don't know much but worth a try.
Main thing is that you have found this Forum prior to your possible options so you are well prepared - I think most of us first timers weren't and it is a massive shock.
Wish you well, Tracey
gillme1955_UK tracey71146
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kind regards,
Gill
tracey71146 gillme1955_UK
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They are doing a very important job for us!
Good luck.
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gillme1955_UK yviemx
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kind regards,
Gill
joan51826 gillme1955_UK
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I had my TKR 6 months ago and am now waiting to have my other knee done.
I only found this forum after I had had it done and found it really helpful. Everyone is different in the way they cope but I know most people struggle at some time and this site really helps. Especially when you have a down day there is always someone to lift you up.
gillme1955_UK joan51826
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Kind regards,
Gill
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gillme1955_UK ruby95450
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kind regards,
Gill
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gillme1955_UK carol45436
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Kind regards,
Gill
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