bit bothered about appointment

bertyboy
bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
edited 14. Nov 2010, 12:26 in Living with Arthritis archive
i have an apointment on friday with consultant re my tkr , i am convinced its not right will he believe me if nothing shows on xrays or is this it , its worse now than it was a couple of months after my op end of April i know they say it can take12 months but it shoul be feeling better in that time not worse :?
I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx

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  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Bertyboy
    Sorry that your TKR has not had the results you were hoping for and expecting. I was going to say try not to worry or get worked up about how your appointment will go , but I know how I get before these appointments! :oops: All you can do is explain how it is for you at the moment and hope your surgeon has some answers for you.
    I hope that they can offer some help, maybe physio/hydrotherapy to help with strenghtening your joint.
    I hope it goes well for you .
    NB
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Can't give you any advice about tnr, as i havent had one but MIL had one done a couple of months ago and walks wonderfully, infact i am quite envious :oops:

    So all i can do is wish you luck with your appointment and i hope they find out what is causing you this trouble.

    Take care
    Juliepf x
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Bertygirl

    I can see why you are feeling a little nervous about your appointment because you do not want to be fobbed off with any old excuse when you KNOW that your knee is not as it should be. Although it can take upto 18 months to be so that you no longer think about a TKR, you are well aware your knee is not how it should be post op and this has to be got across to your consultant.Even if nothing shows up in the xray he must be made to listen to you. Sometimes scarring can be the problem but if so, the consultant can try to rectify that should he choose to do so. I do hope that you are able to be firm at the appointment and not walk away feeling that your questions have not been answered in a satisfactory way.

    I wish you well with your appointment,

    Luv
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Bertyboy,
    I know exactly how you feel...except with me it was THR {same difference LOL} I was worse after it was done than before it was done. My THR was beginning of Feb. I told the consultant it was worse after the op {this was at the 6 week appt} I had to see him much later Middle of Sept??? I was due the 2nd THR at beginning of Oct......I toild him it still wasnt right and he sent me for an MRI which showed a lot of problems in my back....He said that needed treating first and then the 2nd THR...So I've been referred to a back specialist and got an appt for 17th November....after that I'll know more.
    Thats just my story......but the majority of people say they are so much better afterwards so just thought I would tell you I didnt
    Love
    Hileena
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Replacement joints are presented as the absolutely perfect solution to a nasty problem, but not everything can always go to plan. It is a huge operation, recovery time is always much longer than people think (I think speedy made a similar point recently) and sometime things go wrong. I sincerely hope that that does not apply to you bertyboy, but you have been feeling 'iffy' about it for some time now, haven't you? It's little wonder that Friday seems like such a landmark day: you know that we will be with you in spirit, make a note of everything that you want to say to him and just hand him that - sometimes that has more impact on the doc than plain old speech. Let us know how you get on, if you are able. I wish you well. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Berty,

    I think you just need to be honest and see what he has to say..... Its your replacement so some of hat you say must have some clout on it?

    I know ortho work takes a very long time to really settle down and it might be that but its not gone the text book way from the beginning... I wonder if the stupid brutal physio has lengthened your recovery time?

    Try not to worry flower and will be in your pockets on Friday. ((((( ))))) Cris xx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,107
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi berty

    Hope you aren't going alone?

    I always think back-up is helpful for not being fobbed off.

    If your xrays are ok but things are not right you have to be assertive you have to be it is your chance like Elna says. Write it down so you can say it or you may regret it later at home.

    Love

    Toni xx
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi bertyboy :D

    Lots of really good advice already given from hippie peeps that I can't really add to :!:

    Just wanted to wish you luck for Friday's appointment and let you know I'll be with you in spirit. :wink:

    Remember only you know how it felt before the op so you're in the best position to judge whether the replacement has been successful, so go prepared and stand your ground.:wink:

    sending you lots of positive and assertive vibes!

    (((hugs)))

    Iris xxx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Bertyboy
    I cant add to whats been said, I just want to say good luck for Friday, I know you must be worried.
    We will all be there in your pocket, to make sure you are assertive.
    Love
    Barbara x
    Love
    Barbara
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi bertyboy, I wish you good luck for tomorrow, I hope it goes well and that you receive some answers to your questions. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi bertyboy

    Just to say I wish you luck for tomorrow will be up and dressed bright and early for pocket duty.

    Juliepf x
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello, Sorry, these appointments can be really worrying, I know, as I have one tomorrow. Just to send you my good wishes and hope that everything goes better than you fear. love Sue
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Berty,

    Going to kip in your pocket so I don't miss you. Fingers crossed flower and hope he listens. ((((( ))))) and love Cris xx
  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you all its so lovely of you all to come and squash together in my pocket , love you all xxx
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Berty,

    thinking of you today at your appointment.

    Hope you manage to get your point across - that even if your knee is structurally sound (and I hope it proves to be) that the ligaments, muscles, tendons and other soft tissues are not settling down and need some help.

    Hope the ortho listens. Let us know how you get on.

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning bertyboy, I hope today goes well for you. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    :oops: :oops: :oops: :roll: my hospital appointment went a bit like this sorry you are not on the list see reception , no you are not on the list , i am :? no you are not :shock: i have my letter :) let me see , no it says the 11th not the 12th :oops: so now i have one for the 9th of december , so i am very sorry folks ,but your company was very much appreciated thank you xx
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Berty I am so sorry, we get all worked up about theses appointments and to be told its the wrong day.
    I do hope the next one goes well for you.
    Love
    Barbara xx
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    Love
    Barbara
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh bertyboy, that is easily done, I did it myself a couple of weeks back, I even wrote my own details on the 'Missed Appointments' whiteboard in the waiting area - no reason why I shouldn't name and shame myself! Better luck on 9.12. I hope they can help you then. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Berty how annoying for you, especially as you had geared yourself up. Easy mistake to make. Pity they couldn't have squeezed you in - I bet several people hadn't turned up on the 12th who should have done ...

    At least 9th isn't too far away.

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Berty

    I've done that too in the past and know how frustrating it feels. :roll: It is a pity they couldn't just squeeze you in. :!:

    Anyway,the 9th isn't too far away and we'll easily regroup and be ready to line up for more pocket duty. :wink:
    (((hugs)))
    Iris xxxx
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Berty,
    Thats awful......and you were so geared up.....but its easily done. With me it wasnt a wrong day, it was the wrong hospital :oops: The good thing is myt husbnd was driving and when we arrived there and discovered my mistake we were able to make it on time to the other hospital.....he knew all the short cuts.....me I wouldjust have panicked and gone home LOL
    Good luck for the 9th
    Love
    Hileena
  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Berty

    Only just caught this one and was scrolling down to see how you got on. Oh dear sorry the appointment is a bit further away than you thought it was. Do hope it gives you time to gain a bit more confidence to tell it like it is and not be fobbed off. Sorry you are left feeling disappointed with the surgery as it is a the moment and hope you do get some answers. Hopefully it just needs more time. ((( )))
    take care
    Chris

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