waiting for second tkr
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I had my first new knee in April last year and was due to have my other one done in Oct/Nov last year. I am still waiting despite several phone calls to my consultants secretary. I have been told I am on the list but it's a very
long one. I am now in considerable pain which is getting worse. My bad leg keeps locking and I nearly fall when this happens. I didn't have this with
the other one and I am now frightened of going out on my own. Consequently this is getting me down and I am just living each day waiting for the
Postman or a call from the hospital. Sorry to go on but I wondered if
Anyone else is waiting like me. X
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anne07663 joan51826
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Clarkey1962 joan51826
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tess94652 joan51826
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joan51826 tess94652
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have definitely deteriorated. Need to get in soon.x
Clarkey1962 joan51826
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terri59470 joan51826
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You definitely need to contact PALS, the Patient Advice Liaison Service - every hospital should have one - and they should be able to help. As far
as I am aware, you have the right to treatment within 13 weeks off the decision to perform surgery, and there are options you can take if your .
Hospital is unable to fulfil that obligation. Give them a call or e-mail, I've had to use them and found them to be very helpful.
Hope you get it sorted soon xx
PollyBB joan51826
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Hope you get a date soon!
joan51826 PollyBB
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Into a private hospital on the NHS and said I would go into
any hospital too.
tess94652 joan51826
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joan51826 tess94652
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She understands how I must be feeling. She has also given
me her direct phone number.
Clarkey1962 joan51826
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Tucks joan51826
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Clarkey1962 joan51826
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