What to expect before, during and after surgery

Skercat

I live in Portugal and have heard only favourable things about surgery here. I have been told I need two new knees, and have been put on a waiting list. The waiting time is 6 to 12 months.

I have no idea what to expect. I have been told in the UK that I cannot have general anaesthetic due to atrial fibrillation.

My house has many stairs, and I have 15 steps up from the road to my front door.

I live alone, and am very unsure as to whether I should have the surgery. The consultant told me I am grade four, and it will not get any worse. That was four months ago, and, although the pain is not worse, I think my mobility has deteriorated.

What to do?

chrisb

Hi @Skercat,

Welcome to the versus arthritis forum.

I hope that you receive some useful feedback from forum members. There will be many who have been through knee replacement surgery.

Here's an article from our website that might be helpful:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/surgery/knee-replacement-surgery/

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

Best wishes

ChrisB (Moderator)