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This is the biggest and hardest surgery to recover from. Definitely need a rehabilitation center that you thoroughly evaluate first ( you can choose which you use). I’d be wary of that surgeon and would seek a second opinion.
Ask him what the follow up physical therapy plan is. Once discharged from in home care I had PT 3x/ week for months. I wasn’t allowed and couldn’t drive myself initially as I would take an Oxycodone before.
One year later I’ve finally started to forget about my new knee. It still doesn’t feel like a real knee or work like one. I still feel arthritic in it before storms. Going downstairs or downhill is still a pain. You definitely can’t kneel on it. Lots to think about.

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Thank you for your candor! I am looking for a second opinion but I’m feeling pretty doubtful about this whole process. My primary care doctor is very emphatic about having this surgery, but I am struggling with it.