07-09-2017, 10:58 PM
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I think I'd go for it if your specialist suggested it.It's true you may need temporary help but it would only be for a few weeks. You wouldn't be completely helpless - they don't let you out of hospital until you can climb some stairs.
This sort of operation you would get over a lot quicker that the abdomen one you mention. In 6 short weeks you would be driving/walking again as normal.
It may not do a lot for your mobility because you also have a back problem but it wouldn't be giving you pain anymore.
I've just read Frankie's post. Wow - just shows it's never too late.
07-09-2017, 11:06 PM
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Only you will know the answer CeeCeeMy mum had a hip replacement at 79 (nearly 80) and it made for a big improvement in her quality of life
I was with her when the (gooorgeous, sorry!) Spanish Surgeon said to her (I'll never forget it)
"If you think the pain is too much...
Then you should have the replacement no?"
I admired his clarity!
08-09-2017, 07:19 PM
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Forgot to mention , my sister had a very big operation ,her knee was so bad , then she got an infection. She lived completely alone in an upstairs flat, I did not live near enough to help her, a neighbour got her shopping but she managed ,with aid of crutches or a walker ,to wash, dress and feed herself,and to get down and up the stairs twice a week for physiotherapy.Im sure you would cope fine physically, but I do understand your fears24-09-2017, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by CeeCee
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Yesterday I visited my Rheumatologist who gave me the news that together with RA I also have osteo-arthritis, and he suggested a knee replacement. I said "No" for the following reasons:It has taken me a year to get over the last abdominal surgery.
I have had a multitude of operations throughout my life.
I live alone, my family all work, so Carer's would maybe required.
I am 79 (next week) so my future is limited.
Given that I have collapsed vertebrae in my spine, the knee replacement wont improve my mobility much.
I feel that I am costing the NHS a fortune and therefore the money should go to those who would benefit more.
Those are my thoughts, what are yours? The consultant said he would see me again in six months to see if I had changed my mind.
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