Well had my appointment with the specialist today and it appears that I have two main options. An arthriscopy proceedure (key hole surgery, a good look around, a wash out and repair damaged ligaments), or a full knee replacement. The specialist suggested the first, as he says he is an engineer and would like to know what he is dealing with for future reference. He reckons it will give me a few months relief and then he may have to go for the full knee replacement. He reckons I am too young at 57 for that (asked for a letter to show my grandkids who all reckon I am old lol).
There was a 3rd option which was to do nothing, but given the fact that I am having difficulty sleeping because of the pain, cannot walk any distance, cannot bend my leg due to the swelling, that did not seem sensible, so I am going for the more minor procedure, hopefully on the 30th of this month.
Of course it has coincided with Bob going back to work after his heart op and my closest daughter will be recovering from a bladder operation, so somehow I am going to have to cope on my own, but thinking about it -what's new.
4 comments:
Good luck with the arthroscopy. They are coming out with a new replacement knee which I hear is a huge improvement. Eventually you will have to go that road.
Julie
It's always hard to make a choice, but I'm sure you will make the right one. I'm sorry you are having so much pain. Hopefully it will soon be over and you will have some relief at least, even if you are having to recover all on your own!
Marie
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My stepdad had a full knee replacement and has had very good results. He was much like you are describing and it has really turned his life around. Too bad the timing is so poor and you won't have anyone around to help you, perhaps a friend could ease your burden? I wish you the best with whatever you decide to do.
Lisa
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Oh hun.....thats the one I'd pick too. I sure hope that you will be able to rest properly after the surgery. Praying for you and your family.
Lisa
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