Hi,
I am walking the Pennine Way with my dog next May.
I shall be 66 and my dog will be 11, so we are taking 25 days to do this, and are doing it for charity (I am a member of our local mountain rescue team and we need a new Base, and also the local Animal Rescue Centre). It is all booked.
Unfortunately, my new knee of 4 years old has moved and I have been told I now need a revision replacement. This came as a complete shock because although at times I have pain and discomfort, it certainly does not seem to warrant another new knee, as most of the time it is fine and I am only taking medication when I go out for a long walk. I have been told that prior to my first op, this was arthritic pain and was different. I still go out for about 3-5 hours in the fells and enjoy the walks.
I have a dilemma now as I can have surgery within the next two months and hope I recover and get fit in time for next May, or leave it and hope it doesn't get worse before next May and equally, collapse during the walk. I know only I can make this decision, but I would like to know if any of you walkers have undergone replacement knee REVISION surgery and how long did it take you to be up and walking well again. I recovered quickly after my original replacement but I worked really hard, and really do not know if I have the energy to do all that again. I am aware it takes longer to recover after a revision as well.
However, please do NOT send me any horror stories!!! I am distressed enough at this news and want to try and remain positive.
Thank you.
Janice