I have a surgery date of 11-6 for a total right knee replacement. I had a partial left knee replacement 6 months ago. Thankfully recovery from the partial was successful; I am planning that my left knee with be my crutch when I try to walk after this operation. I feel like I know what happens after surgery but I also feel that a TKR will be more serious and painful. I am arranging for a home health aide to spend the first few nights with me. I am anxious about the surgery but my right knee got torn up when I was swimming about 3 weeks ago. I was kicking and my whole right knee was in pain. I thought I had torn a ligament but the MRI said no. I have been re-reading everyone's posts. Thank you.