Another knew knee, here we go again.

I was quoted £11300 2 years ago.

I waited 14 weeks and had it done on the NHS.

Jane I do not believe that and I have had a lot to do with that in my other life.

A consultation is at least £300 which I find mind blowing.

A lady I met waiting in a wheelchair at the airport was telling me that a knee replacement in London could cost up to £40,000. I suspect she must have meant at one of those Uber posh private places.

MawBroon you can get pretty desperate about the pain and the resultant restriction on just everyday life. I suppose if someone's saved up for a rainy day they might as well use it to buy some more life for your years. No pockets in a shroud (she said darkly!)

I am stunned.
How on Earth do people afford it? (Rhetorical question)
Respect.

Maw that is an average cost. A hinge joint like the knee is much more difficult to replace than a ball and socket hip joint like. It is half the price- most times it takes half of the time.

My neighbour has just told me she is having hers done in a couple of weeks.
It would have meant waiting until some time next year on the NHS so she is going private.
£12000
Blimey, I was speechless.

The hospital cannot be in this country because alcohol is not served in a British hospital as drugs and alcohol do not mix being one reason.

Can't understand you being in hospital so long for a TKR. I was in for 4 days each time. Most people round here are discharged the day after surgery which I couldn't face. I think you may need to discuss again with your doc you've maybe misunderstood the length of time meant. 4-6 days sounds more like it.

I'm sure your wee grandson will love coming to visit you in hospital for however long you're in for . Beer and wine in hospital sounds great , I need my knee seeing to as well but I'm putting it off . Hospital booze might lure me !

Where on earth are you having your knee replaced because no hospital keeps a person in for 4-6 weeks. The average is 4 days and maybe 12 days if 90 degrees bend cannot be achieved.