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Double Knee Replacement

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Jul 4 1:54pm | Replies (29)

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Joe, thanks for chiming in! You are the only one who has agreed that I should get my knees replaced. That was a big decision since I am not in constant pain. Your brother is fortunate to have someone who is a good caregiver. I decided to ask to go to a Rehab facility. At my age, I feel like that makes sense and would be the best route. I will find out next week if it is possible and make a decision on how to proceed.

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Hi Lawanna,

I agree that post-op care is best for you. The first two weeks or so are the hardest, and it's just safer if you have someone around. And it's safer for you to do the exercises post-op, which are very important. It includes walking with a walker, and you really need someone around for that. It will also help ensure a smooth and quicker recovery.

You said your knees are bone-on-bone, and that tells me a replacement is the best thing. By the time I got my first knee replaced, I couldn't sleep due to the pain.

It is good that your pain is not significant. Even so, my belief is that replacement is inevitable at this point.

I wish you the very best! I think you will be very happy with the results.

Joe