Shambam1962 Posted Thursday at 18:19 Report Share Posted Thursday at 18:19 I have been waiting for the past 3 1/2 years to have a full knee replacement on my left knee. My brother in law went private a few years ago and paid £10,500 and had it done within a few weeks of his consultation ,but had a few problems and had to return to the clinic. His recovery was slow, but he, is all good now, and back doing his endurance cycle challenges. I received a phone call today, and the receptionist at the hospital asked if I could attend a pre-assessment check next Thursday at our local hospital, and the operation will be performed 7 - 14 days later. At present I’m in constant pain and find it difficult walking the spaniels, and tend to choose, the flat easy option and no uneven ground. At last, there’s light at the end of the tunnel, and hopefully I will be able to get back to normality once the procedure is carried out, and make a good recovery 👍 I’m just looking forward to being able to walk where I used to walk previously and not have to choose the easy terrain 🤞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted Thursday at 18:20 Report Share Posted Thursday at 18:20 Good luck, you've waited long enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted Thursday at 18:50 Report Share Posted Thursday at 18:50 Hello, That is a long time to wait but it looks all good news now for you, Hope all goes well 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted Thursday at 19:00 Report Share Posted Thursday at 19:00 Hope all goes well with the op and recovery.When your back at the helm I would like to order one of your chamber brushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted Thursday at 19:03 Author Report Share Posted Thursday at 19:03 Yes it’s been a long time waiting. I received a NHS questionnaire, back in November asking me if I still needed the operation, and if I did, I would have to fill out the questionnaire. The questions had no relevance, to my condition, and received an update, telling me I could speak to someone, who would advise me on how to manage my daily life and how to manage the condition. Do they think the condition is just magically fixed by itself ! The orthopaedic surgeon who I had seen previously, showed me the scan of my knee and advised me to have the full knee replacement, due to the wear and tear of the joint. That’s the NHS Wales waiting list for you, a total shambles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted Thursday at 19:06 Report Share Posted Thursday at 19:06 Hope everything goes well Kevin. Hope you heal. Quick and end up pain free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted Thursday at 19:11 Report Share Posted Thursday at 19:11 Good luck with your long awaited knee operation Kevin , all the people I know who have recently had a hip operation have nothing but praise for the quality of life it have made and also are now virtually pain free , the only slight bit of bad news is our tractor driver who drive the beaters about should have had his hip operation on the 7th of Jan and was cancelled at the last minute , it should now be the 30 th of Jan so it wasn't much longer to wait . All the best and keep us up to date with the progress . Regards John MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted Thursday at 19:19 Report Share Posted Thursday at 19:19 Good luck fella, hope all goes well 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nublue 22 Posted Thursday at 19:25 Report Share Posted Thursday at 19:25 Hope alls goes well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffgg Posted Thursday at 19:28 Report Share Posted Thursday at 19:28 Good look hope it all goes well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted Thursday at 19:29 Report Share Posted Thursday at 19:29 Good evening Kevin, As said previously by others, I sincerely hope and am sure that it all goes well for you. Please keep us informed of your progress. Kindest regards, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted Thursday at 20:50 Report Share Posted Thursday at 20:50 I was told i would get a new left knee by the time i was 60 At 60 they say i had some cartridge and it would last till i was 70 Where did the cartridge come from it doesn't regrow ?. My own doctor says she's happy to give me 2 cortisone injections a year till i get my knee replaced so i just get on with it . My mate got his done 2 weeks ago and is about back to normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted Thursday at 21:17 Author Report Share Posted Thursday at 21:17 Thank you all for your comments 👍 I know quite a few lads in my village who have had knee replacements done within the last few months, and are doing really well. I have a positive attitude and just want to get back to normal and hopefully no constant pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted Thursday at 21:39 Author Report Share Posted Thursday at 21:39 27 minutes ago, Bigbob said: I was told i would get a new left knee by the time i was 60 At 60 they say i had some cartridge and it would last till i was 70 Where did the cartridge come from it doesn't regrow ?. My own doctor says she's happy to give me 2 cortisone injections a year till i get my knee replaced so i just get on with it . My mate got his done 2 weeks ago and is about back to normal My GP told me that they don’t like giving you a knee replacement in your 50s because the replacement is only good for 10 years, and they prefer you to have it later in life. I told my GP I need it now (63) and not when I’m in my 70s as l am in constant pain and unable to have a good quality of life, and do the things I enjoy. I have had numerous cortisone injections over time and found they would work for a short time, but wasn’t very successful. Cortisone injections work for some people, but there are only so many you can have. I was given painkillers to take, but the side effects were worse than the constant pain (nausea, headaches and at worst vomiting ). I’m actually looking forward to having the operation and getting on with life 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbyathome Posted Thursday at 23:20 Report Share Posted Thursday at 23:20 Hi Kevin I hope the operation goes well for you and you recover quickly I have known a few mates having their knees or hips done and all of them are having a better healthier life keep us all informed how it goes all the best. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted Friday at 06:17 Report Share Posted Friday at 06:17 11 hours ago, Shambam1962 said: Yes it’s been a long time waiting. I received a NHS questionnaire, back in November asking me if I still needed the operation, and if I did, I would have to fill out the questionnaire. The questions had no relevance, to my condition, and received an update, telling me I could speak to someone, who would advise me on how to manage my daily life and how to manage the condition. Do they think the condition is just magically fixed by itself ! The orthopaedic surgeon who I had seen previously, showed me the scan of my knee and advised me to have the full knee replacement, due to the wear and tear of the joint. That’s the NHS Wales waiting list for you, a total shambles. Do knee joints regenerate of their own accord? Why would you NOT still need a knee replacement, unless you had died and then didn't complete the bloody questionnaire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyH Posted Friday at 06:54 Report Share Posted Friday at 06:54 Good luck with the Op buddy, will be thinking of you. Fingers crossed for a full and speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted Friday at 07:10 Report Share Posted Friday at 07:10 Good luck. I have several friends who had had it done with great success. Follow instructions on exercise/physio afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted Friday at 09:23 Author Report Share Posted Friday at 09:23 2 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Do knee joints regenerate of their own accord? Why would you NOT still need a knee replacement, unless you had died and then didn't complete the bloody questionnaire? I honestly don’t know what they’re thinking. I received an email from the hospital, telling me I had to fill out the questionnaire, and if I failed to fill it out, it could jeapardise my position on the waiting list. I received the exact same questionnaire 3 times over the 9th, 11th and 13 November. I tried emailing and ringing them to no avail, and no reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted Friday at 10:07 Report Share Posted Friday at 10:07 Perhaps you are getting THREE new knees, always handy to have a spare. If they can't even keep on top of sending out relatively pointless questionnaires, hopefully those with their hands on the scalpel will be far more efficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted Friday at 12:31 Report Share Posted Friday at 12:31 14 hours ago, Shambam1962 said: My GP told me that they don’t like giving you a knee replacement in your 50s because the replacement is only good for 10 years, and they prefer you to have it later in life. I told my GP I need it now (63) and not when I’m in my 70s as l am in constant pain and unable to have a good quality of life, and do the things I enjoy. I have had numerous cortisone injections over time and found they would work for a short time, but wasn’t very successful. Cortisone injections work for some people, but there are only so many you can have. I was given painkillers to take, but the side effects were worse than the constant pain (nausea, headaches and at worst vomiting ). I’m actually looking forward to having the operation and getting on with life 👍 Yes i got told that as well while i was being accessed there was a 82 year old woman getting a new knee and i thought if i got it i could keep working , But no they are happy giving me the injections a blue badge and pain killers and disability allowance LOL I try no to take the painkillers as there addictive and get by with lots of paracetamol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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