Knee arthroscopy

bailey27

Hi

Just letting you know I hvae my knee arthroscopy next thursday.

Is it odd to be excited?!

Slowly getting there.

josiec

Hopefully it will give you a better idea of what's what - I don't think it's odd to feel excited about that: knowledge is power!! Hope all goes well for you - let us know how it goes. Best wishes, Josie

elnafinn

Hi Bailey

In a word no! Why shouldn't you be excited? Much better than being filled with dread, any day.

It will be a breeze. I have had three.

Wishing you well,

Luv
Elna

skezier

H Bailey,

It's good your excited and sometimes they work really well. I had mine done when I was 20 and so far except for a lot of jabs and a bit of fluid taken off they have held up really well.

Good luck and take care, Cris

joanlawson

Hi Bailey
Good luck for your arthroscopy. I had it last Dec. and although I didn't think it had benefitted me at first, now I am much better than before the op. Take it easy afterwards, and rest as much as you can. I think I overdid things because I thought it was only a minor operation, and I set myself back a bit. However, you must do the exercises they show you. The actual op. was no trouble. I had a local anaesthetic, but didn't know a thing because I was given a sedative which must have knocked me out.

All the best
Joan

mrsdalloway

oh god no I was really excited before mine as I had to fight to get a tkr (I was bone on bone and initially told I would have to wait 15 years!) anyhoo I was glad that the ball was rolling. However, as a day out I have had better! lol

greyheron

bailey27 wrote:

Hi

Just letting you know I hvae my knee arthroscopy next thursday.

Is it odd to be excited?!

Slowly getting there.

Great news Bailey!

Not odd to be excited - if you're anything like me you'll go through a variety of emotions before Thursday!

Just a word based on experience - don't be worried if your knee feels worse before it feels better - I've had 2 arthroscopies, both were very successful from a diagnosis point of view and eventual pain relief, but it took a while.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

Wendy

bailey27

Thanks. I have a busy week coming up. My first Rheumatology appointment monday then the knee arthroscopy thursday. Not sure that is suppose to be the correct order but i'll take it!
Looking forward to getting some answers and am hoping I'll soon start to see some good results.
Thanks for all your support. I find it quite therapeutic coming on here!

joanlawson

Hi Bailey
Just to let you know I'll be thinking of you on Thursday, and let us know how you get on.

Joan

bailey27

Thanks Joan! x

mistywillow

bailey27 wrote:

Thanks Joan! x

Hi Bailey
just to say hope both appointments go really well for you
Gillx

anaabh

Hi Bailey

My knee arthroscopy's on Tuesday, counting the hours quite frankly and feel like christmas is coming early so I know how you feel

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

Best wishes
Anna

joanlawson

anaabh wrote:

Hi Bailey

My knee arthroscopy's on Tuesday, counting the hours quite frankly and feel like christmas is coming early so I know how you feel

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

Best wishes
Anna

Hi Anna

I hope it goes well for you on Tuesday too. Go steady afterwards, and don't overdo things.

Joan

bailey27

ooops, typo!
got the arthroscopy thursday!

I am pinning a lot of hope on my first rheumy appointment tomorow I really hope they can do something for me. Are they likely to suggest anything tomorow or will they just assess me?!?

skezier

Hi Bailey,

They will examine you and then decide whats best to be done. sometimes it is there and then in terms of treatment and sometimes yo have to wait for tests to come back. What ever its the best thing for you just now. I hope it all goes well on Thursday as well. take care, Cris

bailey27

Thanks chris, much appreciated!

terryd

Hi all

Have my arthroscopy tomorrow. Hopefully find out why my half knee from Oct 07 is still so painful.
Best wishes for a good recovery and result to us all having the op

Terry

woodbon

Hi, I hope all goes well. I'd be excited in your position! Love Sue

joanlawson

terryd wrote:

Hi all

Have my arthroscopy tomorrow. Hopefully find out why my half knee from Oct 07 is still so painful.
Best wishes for a good recovery and result to us all having the op

Terry

Hi Terry

I hope your arthroscopy goes well, and that you get some answers.

Joan

bailey27

I had my first Rheumatology appointment today and was diagnosed with Inflammatory Arthritis. I dont have RA. When I went for blood tests on the form one said I had Spondo somehting or other and the other SPA. Thanks for the advice I received on another post I have figured out that I have some form of Spondoarthropathy. I have been given different medication which I am excited to try.
Forgot to mention my doctor was absolutely wonderful today, she took plent yof time to talk to me and explain things.
I feel fab even though my back is in knots today I feel I am getting there slowly but surely!
Knee op thursday now - bring it on!!!

terryd

Thank you Joan got to be there by 7:30 so no hanging about.

Terry

joanlawson

terryd wrote:

Thank you Joan got to be there by 7:30 so no hanging about.

Terry

Hi Terry

I had to be there at 7.30 too, but then discovered that lots of us had been told to get there at that time. My op. wasn't going to be until later in the morning, but then suddenly they had to cancel someone else's op, so slotted me in. Within minutes, they had me ready, and it was action stations. I was glad that I didn't have to wait too long. I hope you won't have long to wait either.

Joan

mistywillow

skezier wrote:

Hi Bailey,

They will examine you and then decide whats best to be done. sometimes it is there and then in terms of treatment and sometimes yo have to wait for tests to come back. What ever its the best thing for you just now. I hope it all goes well on Thursday as well. take care, Cris

Hi Bailey and Terry
Just to wish you all the best for your ops and hope you will be up and about in no time.Dont forget to o you physio exercises afterwards!
Take care Gillx

bluecrim

josiec wrote:

Hopefully it will give you a better idea of what's what - I don't think it's odd to feel excited about that: knowledge is power!! Hope all goes well for you - let us know how it goes. Best wishes, Josie

bluecrim

josiec wrote:

Hopefully it will give you a better idea of what's what - I don't think it's odd to feel excited about that: knowledge is power!! Hope all goes well for you - let us know how it goes. Best wishes, Josie

Hi I'm brand new to this site, had the same op last December and it found my extend of OA.

Uncomfortable for a few days but walking OK right after. Good luck and hope your OA is not too bad.

terryd

Hi All,

My op was cancelled because of a rash on my knee. Very disappointed as I went to my GP with this and was told should not be a problem. Will now try and get back on list for op ASAP but feel this could be a month at least.

Very down,
Terry.