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#1 ·
the 68 is parked, covered and awaiting spring as well as myself. today was the last local event that I planned to attend (trunk or treat), but rain and my health stopped that.
I have severe arthritis and my doctor has told me she can no longer help me with my left knee. my knee and foot is swollen to the point I cant hardly walk.
I will meet with a surgeon tomorrow to set a date for a total knee replacement
wish me luck:grin2:

 
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#2 ·
Dang, that looks painful! It's hell getting old! I know a couple guy's who have had similar issues. One close friend after years of agony at the age of 65 finally had a hip and then both of his knee's replaced. Although painful he said his quality of life improved tremendously and felt it was the right decision. Wishing you good luck and a positive outcome!
 
#3 ·
My brother in law suffered for many years before his knee replacement. He felt better within a few days and says it was life changing. Hope you have the same result.

Don
 
#13 ·
That’s messed up for sure.

I had a bad hip from a motorcycle accident. Broke the ball of the femur. Was bolted back together.

Finally I did the full hip replacement 13 years ago. Best thing I ever did.

You’ll be fine. Aggressive physical therapy is the key to full recovery. Hurts like hell but you gotta push thru it.

Best wishes for a speedy.
 
#14 ·
Kevin, I had a full knee replacement in spring 2014. I also am riddled with arthritis.
Took me 3 yrs to recover. I'm not 100% but I can walk which I could hardly do prior.
Ask the surgeon to have a bone density scan (Dexa) done before surgery. During my
surgery the surgeon found my bones were quite soft and sent me to a bone specialist.
A Dexa scan showed I had osteoporosis. That was the reason it took so long to recover.
Through supplements (vitamins & calcium) and a once every 6 months injection (Prolia)
I have improved immensely. I also had/have a bakers cyst that raised hell after surgery.
That also has improved tremendously. Good luck. I'm sure things will work out for you.
 
#16 ·
Good luck today!
Both my parents had total knee replacements while in their late 80's. One thing to remember is the physical therapy post surgery. My mom did great but my dad was a little lazy and it caused a lot of problems for him.
Hang in there, and keep it moving after surgery.
 
#17 ·
I had my left knee replaced on New Years eve, Dec 31st, 2018. I went home New Years day with a cane and never used it after I walked in the house. Home on Tuesday, driving Friday. I had 6 physical therapy visits and was back at work after 8 weeks. They wanted me back after 6 weeks but I fought them for healing time.
I was told that this is a extremely painful operation but I only had pain the first night.
Good luck and I hope it goes like mine did. I previously had a hip replaced and that was harder than the knee due to the muscle that had to be cut.
 
#19 ·
Re: awaiting spring update

i spent 2 nights in the hospital, but i am home. physical therapy hurt really bad in the hospital. i now go 3 days a weekfor 3 months
the bandage will remain untill monday, then left open to heal untill 11-11-19 when the staples will come out


thanks all for the kind thoughts and prayers
 
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