Yes I did have both done at same time. Actually Bilateral was not so bad. I figured if I was going to have to have them both done and be out of work, so I'd see if it were possible. My doctor did extensive testing to be sure as he put it, "not going to be the one to put the nail in your coffin." But I was healthy otherwise with no problems so he agreed under the condition if there were any problems at all during the first leg then he stopped and didn't do the second. It also saved me with my co-pay (one, not two)! It hurt like, well you know how it hurts....But, it was a different pain and I knew it was going to go away. Sometimes it's your mind that can keep you up (or down) without even realizing it. I say this knowing I am not you and I don't know your circumstances. I did very well. I told my PT folks that I was going to have the best shaped legs in the county, I did so much PT. LOL. Hang in there. It will get better. It just takes time. Don't get discouraged. You will be so happy later when you walk with no pain in your knee.

You're one tough person, hats off to you!

Hi @blswilliams,
I'm so impressed with your positive attitude and doing a bilateral knee replacement. Quite honestly, I don't know how you could have managed the pain. I do agree our mindset can have an effect on how we respond to surgery, but when I'm up during the night and can't sleep, even a good book can't take away the stress and tiredness. Those long nights are hard. I will however try to focus on the final product which will be a pain free knee that will take me to new and interesting places. Beatricefay