webber Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Mid December last year saw Gunner Gorgon fitted with a new knee joint. I won't bore you with detail, but as you would expect GG was involved, so the job wasn't straight forward. GG is currently on my settee in some pain. He's put up with it for some while now, but is now considering asking his GP to send him for a second opinion. What does PW think? Should GG tough it out? if so for how long? or, should he seek a second opinion? webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecooper1 Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 John. if it was me I would be straight to my GP and have a good chat with him, explaining the situation, with the new joint. My mate had a hip replacement, and he were champion after 3 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelongwayup Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 My mate had one fitted 3 years ago after arguing for almost 2 years about why he wanted one. He's a farmer and could barely stand on his original knee after a bad road accident. Eventually NHS gave in and fitted him a new one. Had nothing but trouble with it constantly collapsing and causing severe pains. Went back last year for a replacement one and almost immediately knew something wasn't right. He still struggles to walk more than 50 yards without stopping and looking like he is close to tears with pain. The consultants have agreed again something still isn't right and he goes in again for a third time in December for a 'spacer' putting in this one he has. If 'GG' has severe pain with it Webber, get him to get it looked at and hound them for a result. Toughing it out isn't always the best route where your health is concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 (edited) My father in law had one done over three years ago,he has been in constant pain ever since,his surgeon has finally agreed to take him back in to have a look to see if there is anything they can do to improve his quality of life,sorry to be negative but its not always successful,hope it works for you. Edited October 2, 2012 by gemini52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 OR pay £200 and go see a specialist privately.......... Your local nuffield, spire, ramsay hospital Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernel gadaffi Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 (edited) My mate had a knee replacement a couple of years ago and after taking my advice, he got funny looks when he asked for the old one back for broth. Edited October 2, 2012 by kernel gadaffi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted October 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 OR pay £200 and go see a specialist privately.......... Your local nuffield, spire, ramsay hospital The job was done at our local private hospital, but paid for by NHS webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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