Knee Replacement Lithuania

I’d like to share an experience that I’ve just gone through. I am a relatively fit and active 50+ year old male, still in full time employment. In Dec 21 I was diagnosed with severe arthritis in both hips, I was in bad pain and really starting to struggle with work; drugs (the legal sorts!!), along with acupuncture (give it a try), helped to a degree. I saw my GP, they sent for a consultation with the local NHS Scotland orthopaedic surgeon and it was agreed I needed both hips replaced, on the NHS that would mean a wait of at least 2 yrs for the first op, then a further 3 months for the 2nd, so it would be 30 months before I’d be near to fully fit- far longer than I was willing to wait, and in that time I would have had to give up work and go on benefits. I couldn’t afford to be out of work that long, and on top of that I wanted my life back. I spent a few weeks researching various private options, both within the UK and abroad. I could go private in the UK within 3-5 weeks, no problem, but at a cost starting around £13500+ extras (initial consultation, X-rays, post op rehab). The price quoted was solely for the surgery on the day, plus a couple of nights post op in hospital, so realistically I’d be looking at a figure close to £15k per hip, possibly more. Looking abroad there was one clinic that stood out miles over and above the rest in reputation and positive reviews. In fact it all seemed FAR to good to be true, so I became very sceptical and dismissive, at least until I researched it in far greater detail, and found 2 people who were friends of friends on Facebook, one of which very recently (June 2022) had surgery there. He couldn’t praise the place enough, along with 1000’s of others on the clinic Facebook group, but again being sceptical I assumed all these “patients” were made up profiles, again until you research them and find they are ALL genuine. Anyway, I could go on, but the place is a clinic in Kaunas, Lithuania. If you are in need of joint replacement, check them out, I’ve now had my first hip done. I have, now, to wait 3 months for the 2nd, their fees are slightly higher than some other European options, but you get considerably more for your money. They don’t do a hard sell, if you contact them they are helpful, but NOT pushy in any way, they will give you all the info you need. They arrange everything, and I mean everything, from when you touch down in Lithuania, until you arrive back at the airport to fly home. From your first contact with their admin staff, to being picked up and transported around everywhere you need to go by their logistics team, their medical and rehabilitation teams, the whole organisation and experience is fantastic, second to none. I can’t fault any part of what they do for you. Every member of their team is knowledgeable, and professional and will do whatever they can to ensure you have the best experience! I can assure you, they do know what they’re doing, they are so far above anything that the UK NHS or UK private sector can offer you, they CARE about their patients!

I had my surgery on 20th July at 11 am before I went into the operating room the surgeon came and had a chat went through my options 1.gastric sleeve or 2 gastric bypasses we bought agreed on the gastric sleeve. I had a range of blood done and a coloscopy to make sure I had no contraindications to the surgery. The clinic was very clean and the nurses were very friendly and helpful at all times. The surgery was successful and my scars are very neat and very minimal. The nurses were prompt with pain meds and I felt comfortable in the clinic. The surgeon came to visit the day after and the day I was being discharged to check how I was and if I felt good. There was a chat with a nutritionist and I received a pouch with a diet plan. I felt this part of the aftercare was bit minimal and would have liked to see her again due to pain medication I don't feel I was fully focused that day and I would have liked to ask her more questions but other than that my experience was very good. I have private contact with a consultant Victor who is very helpful and always try his best to answer my questions before I travelled, during my stay and also since I've come home. I felt my overall experience was very good and I felt looked after while in the B and W clinic.

KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY/ FULL LEFT KNEE. 6th Nov 2024. Gijos klinikos, Lithuania. After nearly 3yrs of constant pain, and no joy of having my knee replacement surgery done on NHS, in England, (even though I was on the priority list) . the waiting list seemed to get longer and longer. So I decided to go private and did a lot of research on having an operation abroad. And after looking at what each and every one had to offer Gijos klinikos was the one that I felt was safe and outstanding. Their videos and testimonials stood out, so emailed the clinic, and asked the question, can you help? They have been so informative, I was sent information, and we arranged to chat via WhatsApp, as this was free to use. Karolis was my first contact, on my path to a new knee. He. Explained what the costs were no hidden charges, and all about my stay at the clinic. And helped with arranging flights and accommodation for me and my partner .scanned my letter over to them, regarding what the surgeon in UK said about my condition, and then DR AURIMAS SIRKA, from the clinic let me know what kind of knee implants he would be using. We arranged a date suitable for us to travel, and arrangements were made to meet us at the airport. And take us to the hotel where my partner would stay. I spent 2 nights in the hotel and then picked up to go to the clinic, at 7.30 am on day 3. took my clothes with me ready for my 10-day stay. My partner came with me and waited in my private room, while I went for my op everything was great. Felt so looked after. My operation went fantastic, woke up and couldn't believe it was done and over. No pain or feeling groggy. Spent 2 days in intensive care, and had me out of bed after a few hours. Dr aurimas came to see me and told me his findings after doing the replacement surgery. Also, a physiotherapist came to see me VAINIUS (Mr V for short) to tell me what the plan would be, up in the rehabilitation unit. So day 3 moved to my own private room again on another floor where I stayed while having rehabilitation in the gym. the room was brilliant tea/coffee/a kettle/a large fridge, and even milk provided. TV had endless channels, like Netflix, u.tube, and films, . Meals were lovely, all freshly prepared, nothing frozen, and plenty of choice for both breakfast, lunch, tea. My physio was done twice a day, and MR V came to make sure I was OK to walk there, And after 3 days I could walk to the gym on 2 crutches. He gave me exercises to do, while supervision was given. And built up each day what we did. After my morning session, I had a full leg massage which was amazing. (Thank you LETA) so was my leg compression + tens simulation every morning before going to the gym. On leaving the clinic after 9 days,I was overwhelmed by how much progress I had achieved. Mr V gave me a set of exercises to follow and said don't hesitate to contact me if I have any questions or problems, DR AURIMAS will do a follow-up phone call after 8 weeks to see how I am. JUST LIKE TO THANK EVERY MEMBER OF STAFF WHO LOOKED AFTER ME ON MY JOURNEY AMAZING, FANTASTIC, THANK YOU ALL XXX