REPLACEMENT KNEE

Oh my Goodness... I have to have a new knee... the surgeon was very shocked about the state of the knee. Basically no lining and very roughed up bones and oh dear a complete mess in there. the words "never seen anything like it in someone your age- or anyone actually" were his words and my lip wobbled....

Trouble is the right knee isnt far behind and I suspect the MRI request has got lost in the system for that. (so the surgeon is going to ask both are done on the same day-roll out the tamazopam then!)

I am going to have a MRI on the left one too because although the surgeon was shocked at the level of disease particularly in a person of my age- the reality of having major surgery and having revision in so many yrs isnt that pretty.

I have NO cruxiate ligaments and there is no sign they were ever there! but of course they were...

I will need 2 knees done in all likelihood- in close succession

So- onto the surgery shopping list:

A is for ankles are wonky and feet need some work
B is for Bum- erm my left hip isnt right either and hurts in my bum cheek
C cruciate ligaments (as above)
D deviation of hand joints
E elbows- wont straighten- right more bent than left but not too bad on the pain so will leave for now
F Feet- did I already say that they are on the side and LUMPY!
G Good grief I am a moaning mini...
H ave you died of boredom yet
I am a self pitying person tonight!
J ust wait til Jean tells you what I did in Haskins with my friend, some posh testers and some cashmere jumpers.
Keep to the point jen, serious post- Ahem.
Lest not forget that there are lots of people worse, far worse off than me.
Me- I have a great life- lovely children, good hubby and family and a cat
Now- wasnt I supposed to be on about something important
Ooo yes. surgery
P ooped a lot of the time still
Questions over surgery
Resting splints look much nicer arranged in pots with sweet peas growing up in them
S 2 shoulders- lean forwards and one boob arrives at the corner before the other!
T rying to be positive but think total body replacement sounds a good idea
Up with the boobs... perhaps we need a new bra range for ladies who erm LEAN
Very much worse on right on top half, and worse on the left on the bottom...
Why am I waffling on still oooh and my wrists
X-rays (more of them to come)
ZZZZZZzzzzzzzz what you will all be doing if you have got this far
t the inability to straighten knees and stand is causing huge issues.

The surgeon showed me the pictures from in the knee.Its supposed to be looking clean like 2 pingpong balls and clear fluid. My knee looks like tomato spaghetti and shredded tissue paper.

I am on the list

Jenni - I know you will be surprised but I really am lost for words. I can't believe that you have so many problems and yet retain a sense of humour. You are amazing. I just wish you all the luck in the world with your surgery. If my experience of friends who have had knee replacements is anything to go by, you will feel huge benefits. I hope you have as great a Christmas as you possibly can.

Love and best wishes

Sheila x

Hi Jenni i don't know alot about knee replacements, but do think that your positive attitude and determination will help you no end after the operation.

All the best.

Bevxx

Hi Jenni
Not had any replacements(yet) but my dad has had both knees replaced and he's like a new man!
Hope your surgery and recovery go really well
Keep your chin up and try to think about the benefits !
Have a good Xmas
Love Julie

Had thought it was Haskins!!! We should meet for coffee there sometime... if we dare go in!!!

Glad to hear they are doing all the proper scans at last.

Hope you get a chance to enjoy christmas xxxx