Hi, I'm supposed to be having my other knee replaced end July beginning August , as I hadn't heard, I phoned to see when I might get my appointment through, only to be told I'm written in for 25 September , 😟 I'm sooooo disappointed, I've worked so hard at getting the first one right, which in turn has compleatly messed up the other one, and now I'm panic inning like mad, because I really don't think my knee will hold out till then, that's another ten weeks, . And if I can't do the exercises won't my new knee stiffen up.? I don't understand why they , only last week wrote to my gp , telling him what they have done so far, and what they now need to do in end July beginning August , it actually says that. It's just making me cry now, I wish I could just say , stuff it I don't want it any way, but thing is, with out it being done, my quality of life is about five out of hundred. Sorry if I'm going on , I just can't understand why they said one thing and are doing another. I have asked to go on cancelation list, I'm so worried my knee will start going backwards, I've worked so blimin hard, as we all do. I just feel so let down, I guess, it's like they've done half a job. Am I talking rubbish.😟
Hope you manage to get a cancellation . . but I wouldn't worry about the exercises. Most of them can be done while lying down or sitting. . .at least enough to keep the 'new' knee supple. It's a long time to wait when you were expecting late July or early August. . . but hopefully they'll find you space before then.
I really hope so, my poor husband is having to walk the dogs twice a day cause I can't do it with my knees, they are big dogs, and walk far, and hubby has problem with his achilles heel and is supposed to rest it, it's getting worse and worse, I don't no how much longer he will manage,. What a situation. I really don't no what we ment to do.
Hang in there! I experienced disappointment in dates for my surgery also. I went from July to the end of August. But all things happen me for a reason. Don't frustrate yourself! It will only make things worse.💃
I no your right, I just feel so guilty with hubby having to do such a lot
I know how you feel. I am in same situation, except I am dreading too have it done. I have had and still having problems with my left knee after five months. It's depressing to me because every time I ask questions its always the same answer. "That's normal". I still have pain, not excrusting but pain, swelling and stiffness. My stretching out streath needs about four or five more degrees. My bend is about 118. Dr. Wants 130 degrees. Excersing hurts like theirs no tommorow. Every thing I accomplish I have to push myself to do it. Yes I know where your at. Even though every person is different and will have different problems. It does get better. So head high and look up. It does get better. Oh your wondering do I reqeret having it done, no way.
My knee that's been done isn't perfect either, although I wouldn't let the surgeon no,in case he postponed the other one even more, it just has that horrible tightness as soon as you do anything, and it won't let me sleep, but it is so much better than it was before the op, that was just plain old agony, as is the one that's waiting now,.
Joseph if you don't mind me asking....how old are you? You know I did ALL that I was suppose to do, bend @130, leg is straight as a board, up &down the stairs yadda yadda yadda......I just hated the sleepless nights, and the drugs!!!! You know what I mean?
By the way, I am 68 yrs old 😊
It's completely understandable to be disappointed about the delay. It's such a big operation and we know that we are going to be out of circulation for some time after. And normal activities, such as cleaning the house, doing the washing, shopping etc are very difficult...especially if you live on your own like I do. It's much better if you have notice and can plan for these things. At least if you have a husband you have someone to share those concerns with...and support. And you know that you have the support of everyone on here. Some of us are luckier than others, but we're all different. I'm facing further surgery on my knee that was done last Sept, so I'm really disappointed that I still haven't got a normal life back, yet, and face more weeks of recovery, no driving, etc.
It's a horrible operation, but our friends and relatives and the good wishes of all the people on here that know what we feel gets us through.
Patsy
understandable that you are p***d offf its very hard when you gear yourself up for such a huge op and then told oh it wont be done another *wks im soooo sorry for you but when you calm down in a day or two (hopefully) you will keep up the work of excersising the dud knee as best you can by building up as much muscle as you can dont let this crush you you will be eating christmas pud at 3mths down the road , and happy new year ahead good luck try to be positive
No you are not talkilng rubbish, you just want to get hyour knee sorted.
When did you have first knee done?
I waited 10 months to have my TKR 3 years ago. That was from first seeing GP about it to having operation.
My GP basically let me have as many painkillers as I needed.
I must have been rattling!!!
Hope you manage to get in on a cancellation.
Take care and keep in touch
Sarah
Oh your absolutely right , even if they don't get me in on a cancelation , it will still be all over by Christmas, . The other annoying thing is, that I had actually forgotten about untill my hubby said, we are supposed to to go away on the 25 sep , for a week, it took us ages to find somewhere that wasn't to far, and would take dogs, I'm not sure what to do about that now, 😏 if I do get a cancelation , then we could still go,
not sure about that it might be too soon why not change it and have a week away before op it would take your mind off it (well pain would be sill there) dogs would love you for it .
I know how you feel Mandy, I've had/have some issues with dates myself. I had TKR in Feb but need MUA and surgery to straighten. Surgeon said it had to be done within 12 weeks for medical reasons, I called to chase and his secretary told me his waiting list was 5 months. I panicked and emailed the complaints department. I now have a date for 29 July (which will be 9 weeks). I'm on edge expecting it to be cancelled though.
I don't think they understand what it's like to be stuck in limbo like this.
Good luck x
No that's right, I've already started having nightmares about the next knee, and now I'm gonna have them even longer, I will call again next week if I haven't heard any more, I really don't no why the secretary put in the letter to my gp, that I was to have the next one done, end July ect, which was only sent last week, when she would have known that I'm not being done then at all, . For me the letter confirmed that I would be done then, I feel like there just winding me up. 😟
Yes I waited well over a year , I had it done on 1st may, saw the consultant seven weeks before, it wasn't due then, they bought it forward because it deteriated so much, and the morphine was having very little effect. My next knee is actually my worse one, but at the time wasn't causing so much pain as the other, but that's a different story now., pria to all of that I had the usual physio, injections , seeing every consultant under the sun. It wasn't untill I saw this surgeon that they even did any X-rays , follower by an mri, they were previously treating me for phibramyalga , which I also have, but not in my legs. What a palarva.😒
Well I had such a bad nights sleep, worrying,Mao I called the hospital today, and had quite a chat, explained how bad my other knee is now, ect ect , then this after noon I got a call, and a new date, it is now gonna be done 14 th August , hurray, so flags are out , thank god for that. 😀 so I'm now a happy bunny .
Brilliant Mandy. I've just got home from a few days in London and I've finally received my op date in writing for 29 July (that's mua and surgery to remove adhesions). We'll be back on track before we know it xx
Won't that be so nice😀