Knee replacement. Help!

Bravo- try not to get to het up and be positive. So are you going for GA or spinal/femoral block? x

Spinal with sedation which sounds like the best thing. Apparently I'll fall asleep but its not a GA. Phew!

Glad you made a decision (I was really scared about it- but although I stayed awake for the whole thing- I was NOT distressed at all)

Jane, it will soon all be over, sound s like you are in good hands. Hope I can follow in your footsteps soon.

Not my decision granjura I was just told that's what was going to happen. I just do what I'm told !

This is good news Jane10 not too long to wait and no GA. Hope you've got plenty good books to take with you!

The main problem with the spinal block and sedation Jane10 is that they keep waking you up taking your blood pressure

I can put up with that!

Just don't have the sedation, you won't be asleep then.

Errr I'm quite keen on the sedation! I don't think I have the choice. I was told that that's what that particular anaesthetist prefers.
My friend who had a different op at the same hospital was given a particular drug which has the effect of sedation but leaves no memory of what's happened. Apparently it wasn't Rohypnol but I couldn't help wondering!

I found the sedation very good Jane10. I was vaguely aware of things, and knew when they were taking my blood pressure etc, but didn't really care! I don't know what this sedation is called, but I can definitely remember the operation.

Henetha, sounds good. My TKR was, today, postponed until 3rd November. Yesterday, at a completely unrelated clinic in a different hospital, it was discovered that I have another infection ...

Oh Elrel what bad luck. At least its only delayed till next week and not put back for months is the best I can say.
Meantime, mine's today. Am up very early as I'm not to eat anything after 7am but I am supposed to have a breakfast. Don't feel like it much. Well I am prepared I think. I had a very bad day yesterday with my leg so I'm going to try and remember that when the rehab going gets tough. Onwards and upwards!

Good luck Jane10 I hope it goes well for you

My thoughts will be with you today Jane. By this evening you will be bionic with your shiny new knee.
Pompa xx

Jane soon be over. Commiserations Elrel but infection is the enemy or a TKR I hope it clears quickly.

All the best for today, Jane10

Eirel, sorry for your delay, but better to be 100% fit before they operate.

Thanks all. I've really appreciated your support.

All the best for today Jane-thinking of you.

Oh Jane, all the very best for today, from one who's waiting in the wings. Do keep in touch afterwards. X

Hope all goes well today Jane10.

As GN is my lifeline these days you can expect bulletins as I get along. Feel free to ignore though as I may just be doing it because I feel the need to let it all out!

IT WILL BE FINE Jane xx