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@heyjoe415 The knees are not yet so bad that the doc is recommending replacement. We are in the "watch" stage, and I trust him. The other issue is time frames - I am only near my primary health care team from May through mid-October, with some trips during summer factored in, so scheduling is a matter of finding a recuperation time slot. And at 74 with RA, heart and lung issues, I need 6 months to a year between surgeries. I wanted 2025 to be a no surgery year for a change, and so far have gotten by with one small ortho procedure on my elbow.
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Thanks Sue. Well it sounds like you're handling everything with a lot of grace. Good for you.
I had an aunt, not related by blood, who had RA in her hands. It was bad but she was always such a cheerful person in spite of the pain she must have had. Now this was the 60s, so there weren't any good treatments. Just curious, but how do you manage your RA?
I had a little knowing laugh when you mentioned wanting a year with no surgery. I had my right hip done in March and thought my shoulder could hold out until 2026. Nope, but it's 8 weeks post anatomical TSR and things are going very well. I only have the same left hip and right shoulder I had at birth, so I'm running out of joints to replace.
Well I guess we can hope, for both our sakes, that neither of us will need surgery in 2026!
All the best to you Sue.
Joe