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New Knee
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Had original X Ray on my knee in May 2018; diagnosed with osteoarthritis and needing a knee replacement. Hurrah, have just had a call to let me know my consultant has a cancellation for Monday 10th June - would I want it? - you bet I would. Hospital is about an hour's drive away but I'm at the stage I would have accepted an appointment on the moon. Bit apprehensive mind you.
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I need both knees sorting due to too many parachute jumps, these things happen. Problem is they tell me there is a 5 to 7 week lay up period for each one, and as I am Mrs B's carer that could be difficult, I'm waiting for a response from Carer Support at the moment to see what they can offer us.
Maggie,
I've had both knees replaced - one in 2005 the other in 2014. Both were painless, the only downside is the recovery time - 6 - 8 weeks minimum. Only advice I would give is listen to the physios afterwards and make sure that you do the exercises every day once you get home. Best of luck.
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I've had both knees replaced - one in 2005 the other in 2014. Both were painless, the only downside is the recovery time - 6 - 8 weeks minimum. Only advice I would give is listen to the physios afterwards and make sure that you do the exercises every day once you get home. Best of luck.
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Baldric - hope you can get the assistance you will obviously need post op. Understand I won't be able to drive for 6/8 weeks which will be a pain. Maybe force me into doing more exercise! I live on my own but luckily have family quite close.
Thanks for your good wishes Patsy, marval and FBG40 (your comments have eased my mind a little).
Thanks for your good wishes Patsy, marval and FBG40 (your comments have eased my mind a little).
Had mine done 4 years ago, prior to the op I got around on crutches. I did have six cancellations whilst waiting for the op for nine months or so.
Definitely recommend it though .. I now walk in excess of ten miles every day ... have been kneeling on concrete for most of today. Absolutely no pain or niggles whatsoever .. good luck !
Definitely recommend it though .. I now walk in excess of ten miles every day ... have been kneeling on concrete for most of today. Absolutely no pain or niggles whatsoever .. good luck !