With all respect and fully understanding there are some people who have negative results from medical procedures…I have had both knees totally replaced with highly positive results. My doctors were informative and followed up with me for several months after the surgery. Physical therapy was painful for a time and recovery went smoothly. These decisions improved my experiences and I did not do them perfectly: 1. Do the pre-surgery exercises and stretches to the best of your ability. Preparing your knee makes a HUGE difference. 2. Plan ahead about who will be your caregiver for the first week after surgery and the second week of care if needed. 3. Watch YouTube videos related to total knee replacement. There are many of them from reputable medical universities and hospitals. I learned how to position my body for sleep following surgery and what to expect each step of the way. 4. After surgery be a good patient, go to p.t., take your meds, ice your knee and wait for the realization that you are walking without pain. I tell everyone who asks that there will come a day when the knee pain drives them to surgery. The pain will override the fears. I wish everyone pain free knees!