In what country was that? What is the inconvenience of delaying the knee surgery (e.g. can you walk/drive/work)? Would you be able to cut the waiting time in t

In what country was that? What is the inconvenience of delaying the knee surgery (e.g. can you walk/drive/work)? Would you be able to cut the waiting time in this country by paying more? What would be the waiting time without paying extra (which I'm sure the insurance company would not approve) in the US?