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  • OhMyGodden
    OhMyGodden Posts: 409
    My private doctor says I need surgical revision after my double patellar tendon rupture fix went a bit wrong just under 2.5 years ago. Probably gonna leave it be as I don't want all the recovery again.
  • usetobunkin
    usetobunkin Posts: 2,575
    A mate had his knee replaced by BUPA at Blackheath Hospital and was back up and working within weeks. 
    An acquaintance had his done at Death Valley and they really mucked it up. Went to Maritime for remedial surgery and it became infected, was out of the game for months.
  • thickandthin63
    thickandthin63 Posts: 3,178
    Had knee replacement last may aged 81,first few weeks absolute agony,doing the exercise regime was very painful but after about 7-8  weeks,back on the golf course(With a buggy at first),I also suffered 2 weeks constipation which I am told is not unusual after this sort of surgery.Just over a year later,still some stiffness at times,but dont regret having it done one bit.I also chose the staying awake option as I cant stand being put out.Can recommend as no after effects once your lower body come back to life.
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 27,523
    thickandthin63 said:
    Had knee replacement last may aged 81,first few weeks absolute agony,doing the exercise regime was very painful but after about 7-8  weeks,back on the golf course(With a buggy at first),I also suffered 2 weeks constipation which I am told is not unusual after this sort of surgery.Just over a year later,still some stiffness at times,but dont regret having it done one bit.I also chose the staying awake option as I cant stand being put out.Can recommend as no after effects once your lower body come back to life.
    ...That'd be the codeine painkillers, I had the same, but switched to Paracetamol instead...
  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,458
    I had a knee replacement back in 2021. Now pain free.
  • charlton4ever
    charlton4ever Posts: 1,916
    edited July 27
    I saw the Consultant a few days ago, and I was ready to think "private" as I had been told the NHS waiting list was 1 to 2 years. He said the current NHS waiting time is...... 3 months!  Wasn't expecting that!
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 30,896
    charlton4ever said:
    I saw the Consultant a few days ago, and I was ready to think "private" as I had been told the NHS waiting list was 1 to 2 years. He said the current NHS waiting time is...... 3 months!  Wasn't expecting that!
    They've been playing catch up and doing ops on the weekends.
  • Addicksi
    Addicksi Posts: 265
    The best supplement is turmeric and black pepper. It helped me when I  couldn't bend my knee. 

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