Knee Surgery

nannyhicks49
nannyhicks49 Member Posts: 27
edited 28. Nov 2023, 14:09 in Living with arthritis

I have arthrites in both knees and soon will have to think about surgery but I’m really scared because 6 years ago I had a pulmonary embolism and I’m on blood thinners for life. As this operation is high risk for blood clots I’m terrified, has anyone else gone through this

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764

    This will need to be discussed with your consultant and anaesthetist prior to surgery. I think they'll probably be used to it.

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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,026

    They will know what to do to help you @nannyhicks49

    They are the experts and will have dealt with this issue many times. Honestly try to not worry although I can see why you are worried I would be too in your shoes.

    Take care

    Toni x

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