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Wow Joe I just read your comment and it is exactly an answer to my thoughts this morning. I have had bone on bone both knees for 12 years and lived with Cortizone gel etc. it is now time I am scheduled for my first total knee replacement on November 24 now it’s interfering with my life before this I could get around with no problem. I’m a tour guided a museum. I could still wear heels, etc. now I know I have to get it done. I’m 68 years old soon to be 69. I am petrified of infection healing, etc. I have never had surgery except for my children where I had two C-sections many years ago I’m a daughter of a doctor which we are the worst patients. It never leaves you even after all these years thank you for your words. It just reinforced the fact that I have to go through with this. Thank you so much. I am anxious and at this point I just can’t wait till November because it’s just getting to me.
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Hi nme1985 and thanks so much for your kindness!
I modified my position a bit thanks to a response from dna41. Once a person is bone on bone - a TKR is inevitable, versus going out and getting it done immediately. Ultimately it's the decision of the individual.
Even my surgeon suggested I work with a trainer to strengthen the muscles supporting my knee - to the extent I could with no or minimal pain. That was good advice but eventually the pain was keeping me up at night. I was 67 in 2022 when I had my knees replaced.
I'm almost certain that if you follow rehab guidance to the nth degree, you'll be very happy. Please keep in mind, as Capt noted, this is a major surgery. The first two weeks after the surgery will be hard. But each day you'll feel a little better, and I believe you'll always feel better than you did pre-op.
It sounds like you've lived long enough with your knees b on b. I'm certain you'll find life much more enjoyable after the surgery.
Best wishes to you for your surgery and a speedy and ultimately pain-free recovery!
Joe