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Hi, @joanland
When you say, "If possible have support at home after surgery for longer than you think you'll need it," I heartily agree. Unfortunately, I don't have anyone here at home to support me. When I got my first TKR, my partner, who lived two miles distant, moved in with me. And she was a huge help! Sadly, she has since died. The notion of a TKR and weeks of critical recovery but without a helper here at home weighs heavily on me, making think a second TKR is to be avoided if at all possible. In any event, I'll pow-wow with my orthopedic doc next week to hear what he has to say. I can't imagine I'm the only person who's met with him and who faces the obstacles I'm facing: 80 years old, PN-related poor balance, a bone-on-bone knee, and living alone.
My very best to you!
Ray (@ray666)