Knee, hip, cataracts

Danlon you really should tell the hospital your situation regarding the stairs... are you living alone? its going to be a mountain to climb if you have to go up 5 flights on your return from surgery.

I've had three! It's my ankles that are my current problem. Hips are easy. Just make sure you do your exercises and that the hospital is aware of your home situation

6 weeks on now from my second knee replacement. We have just been for a walk ( around a mile). My knee is still a bit stiff and is aching now but the awful pain that I had before is gone and I can see a little improvement every few days. My right knee which was done in June is working well and there is no pain or stiffness at all. Before I had them done I couldn't even walk around the house without a lot of pain.

Definitely climbing 5 flights of stairs is one of the many questions that I would be asking.
Once I have my 1st pre op assessment, i suppose things might be a lot more clearer.

I'm in favour of anterior approach for hip replacement surgery . I'm not so sure if this type of surgery is common in the UK ? Does o e has to go privately as opposed to NHS???h

Well, after two cancellations (which I completely understood but which were so disappointing) I finally had my hip replacement last Friday, and came home yesterday. I am feeling good - a bit battered as you do after an operation, but the pain is manageable and I have started the exercises gently.

All praise, as ever, to our brilliant NHS! Though I am enjoying my own bed.....

At long last Ariadne. I was beginning to think that you had been put on the back burner until the worst of the winter was over but at least in your favour are the dreaded targets!

Glad to hear that you are home and enjoying the comfort of your own bed. Just take it easy, do the exercises and hopefully all will go well for you. Enjoy the well earned rest!!!

Oh well done Ariadne - I was thinking about you only yesterday and wondering if you had made it to the operating theatre.

You are now North Devon's own Bionic Woman! Hope the exercises aid a swift recovery. Meanwhile keep warm indoors whilst this horrible cold snap is with us.

So glad it has all gone well for you.

Thanks, folks! When I got the last date (put forward, actually) I thought I wouldn't tempt fate an announce it until it actually happened.

Glad it's done now. Wish you a speedy recovery.