Should I attend party one month before surgery

BlueSky the vaccine has never professed to completely protect you from catching it at all. They are all designed to minimise the effects. Just think how much worse you would likely have been if you hadn't had the vaccine at all.

Go to the party n b careful. My dear friend going in for a double mastectomy very soon n heh actually went to Spain a couple of weeks ago n she’s fine do go n enjoy yourself just be careful. Hope all goes well for your op. I’m currently in France after over two years n now having my PCR on Thursday 72 hrs before I travel back sending you my very best wishes

That's odd,I've had my pre op for a knee replacement and I've been to the isolation is 2 weeks. I would not go to the party

I know a fit and well friend who is due to go to her daughter's wedding in two weeks. She is not going to mix with others by going to any clubs or groups to which she belongs for two weeks, The wedding has already been cancelled twice and they are looking forward to the wedding. No club or party is worth taking that risk.

I wouldn't risk it - At the moment I go into hospital for Day surgery on average once a month and I still have to isolate for 14 Days (and have a Covid test PCR) prior to my going in - I'm in Wales. I'm double jabbed but I'm happy to do that.
I wouldn't risk going to ANY gathering!
But your choice - however just think of the other people you might 'harm' if you did catch something at this party as well! You probably wouldn't know you were infected for a few days after.
After waiting 2 years I'd take every possible precaution and going to a party is NOT a precaution!

You don't mention whether you have been vaccinated or not, nor when exactly this party and your op. are going to take place.

Nor did you mention whether you are living in an area with a lot of cases of Covid19 or not, nor if the other people at this party can be trusted to stay away if they feel ill.

So really, I don't feel I can advise you, but in your place I would not risk and operation I had waited so long for being put off again so I would phone the party giver and explain why you don't feel you can risk coming.

If you have been double jabbed you should not have to isolate. I have to attend hospital every 6 months but now I am double jabbed I am NOT going to isolate. What was the point of the vaccination. Life is short enough so why should we spend our autumn years inside the house. Isolating is another attack on our freedom.

No I definitely would not go. I have just had an accident falling off the bottom step of the stairs and broke my ankle in 3 places. I now have to have an operation on the 27th September and do not want to jeopardise that. Their will always be other celebrations another time.

It sounds as if you are already worried
If you go you will have a whole month to worry about it afterwards
And yes, there are loads of cold viruses emerging which last ages.
You know how to stay as safe as you an
You know it makes sense.
All the best with your surgery.

I wouldn't risk it either.its a birthday party no doubt whoever it is will have loads more you can go to with yer new knee? Anyways, once you've been under the knife-yer can embarrass yerself drunk dancing............ it'll be worth the wait, for everyone else if not you!!! Hope all goes fantastically well.

It’s not worth the risk IMO and I’d go as far as to say your health and welfare are more important than attending a party. I’ve had a hip replacement so can well empathise with the pain you’re suffering with your knee. Just think how you’d feel if you contributed towards your op being postponed through getting covid at a party of all places. Both my husband are doubly vaccinated and got covid in early August at a surprise 70th birthday. Both recovered and no long term effects thankfully.

If you were to go you would be.worrying all.the time. Get people to call you from the party a few times, wave their phones about a bit.

I remember even pre covid that surgeons generally tell you to stay away from people who are ill/have colds etc even if you are a youngster!

I personally would leave the party be. Send apologies and explain reasons. Your health comes first.

I am waiting for a knee operation myself and I can't even see the consultant the queue is so long. If you have the date then do not go to a party even if it's a month before. The waiting list for surgery is very long and I fear if you caught Covid you might have to start all over again. You are obviously in pain/taking painkillers so you must put your health first. My GP told me that my bad knee/limping could affect the hip joint so another reason not to risk it. You can always visit the person later on and in the meantime send flowers and a card.

I have just had a knee replacement (4 weeks ago) and you will need all your energy and good health for recovery - do not risk your operation or post op recovery for a social occasion.

If you wanted to show willing, could you possibly just pop in to show your face and drop off a little birthday gift at the very start of the celebrations, before things get busy and people start letting their hair down? Obviously, only you know how much pressure you might be under to stay on if you did this, but it might be a compromise

I wouldn’t risk it and I’m not one of those super cautious people but being so close to the op and such an important op ?

I'm guessing you probably had to wait a while to get to the top of the list for your surgery. I definitely wouldn't risk catching something and possibly having it cancelled. Plenty of opportunity to party when it's over! They're quite strict about even a sniffle these days, especially with the granny age group. Quite rightly too!

After waiting such a long time for the surgery, I wouldn’t risk it as it is an indoor event. Of course it would be lovely to be out and about and it would certainly raise your spirits. But there will be plenty more parties to attend once you have recovered.
Keep yourself safe for a few more weeks!

Hi there
If it was Me I wouldn't attend as the party is a one off and you have been waiting for 2 years ....Perhaps you could arrange a gathering once You have recovered unless u are worried re risks with new variants

Go but use an FFP2 face mask. European certificate and provides 95% protection for the wearer. I am amazed this seems to be a a secret in the UK

Organise a "new knee party" yourself - have something to look forward to post op!! You can have fun planning in the meantime

I think your knee op is your priority. Think of all the other parties you can go to in the future plus you can try out that new knee of yours on the dancefloor

Don't go to the party, but to give yourself something to look forward to plan your own party to celebrate your recovery, and catch up with the people you've missed