The surgeon who specializes in knee operations, says the meniscus repair will take 6 weeks, laying off putting weight on it, and at some point in time needing 2 weeks of PT. She says I could walk on a TKR the next day, but that just seems to cover up the likely pain and effort of rehab, pain and greater risk of post op problems. I'd think the TKR would take a lot longer effort with a walker, and much more nighttime pain. I don't know how long it would take with a TKR to actually feel normal when walking again. in 2023 I fractured my pelvis and the ortho doctor would not prescribe anything stronger than tramadol. So, I spent a few months recovering from terribly severe pain as the fracture healed, then walked each day until finally the sensation of walking became normal (i.e., not requiring conscious mindfulness) once again. I'd say the surgeon supports a TKR, but I think, how many patients just get meniscus repair far more often than seriously more complex TKR (with ligament and/or muscle cutting)? I'm 77 years old.