Knee replacement operation

I would point out that not having ant sedation was my choice. I have had a lot of major surgery over the years and have no fear of surgery, I much prefer to be as conscious as the procedure will allow (I would have been quite happy to watch if it was possible)

I had a general anaesthetic for my first knee and an epidural for the second. I was dubious about the epidural but the anaesthetist was very gorgeous and persuasive It was fine, I dozed and they woke me up at regular intervals checking my blood pressure! I spent half an hour chatting to one of the nurses afterwards while the epidural wore off and then it was on to the morphine and back to the ward. You'll love your new knee!

I had a spinal injection and a sedative for my hip replacement just over 2 weeks ago. I made sure the anaesthetist knew that I wished to be totally out of it (s/he'll come and talk to you about what s/he intends to do before you go to theatre) and I was. I had the injection, which is painless, in the preparation room and was then wheeled into the theatre. I'm not even sure how I got the sedative but I knew absolutely nothing more until I woke up in recovery. Half an hour later, and in no pain, I was taken back to my bed. Simples! You'll be fine.

I had my knee replaced 6 months ago under an epidural. Brilliant, no pain whatsoever and no after effects. I was drinking a cup of tea 15 min after the op and eating my dinner an hour later. I had my hip done under a general anesthetic, would always opt for epidural should I need to have other knee/hip done.
The anesthetist will be with you all through and give you any sedatives you may need (I did not have any sedatives and was totally awake, chatting to anesthetist and surgeon. But if you are worried they will sedate you.
I have had a few ops under a local, that was always uncomfortable, with an epidural there is not the slightest discomfort. Just look forward to a new knee.

I've had both knees replaced and it's fine. The sedative stops you from having any cares of any kind and the epidural stops you from having any feeling or pain. I've had general anaesthetic several times and epidural twice. Much rather the epidural! Hope all goes well, Moorcottgirl

It will be fine Morcottgirl, I had an epidural and sedation for my hip-replacement op and as others will tell you you really aren't aware of what goes on, I don't remember anything it was all a haze till I woke up again.. there are quite a few here who've had your op and I'm sure they will also put your mind at rest. If you have anymore questions please ask away.