Oh, my dear @skmsf, you are living my life all over again. I m 81 and had my first TKR when I was 71. Like you, I was active and healthy at that time except for my knees. They were beginning to interfere with my activities, my business, and especially with the time I wanted to spend with my grandchildren.

When I met with the surgeon about my knees, he asked which one was the most painful and I said...."the left one". Nevertheless, he had all of the tests and imaging done on both knees. When we met for the diagnosis, he showed me the images and explained the reasons that would lead him to choose "the right one". It was much more damaged than "the left one". However, "the left one" had a Baker's cyst which came back quickly after the fluid was removed.

The surgery was scheduled for the "left one". Why......he wanted to relieve me from the pain. For me, that was a thoughtful and caring decision.

Now I am 81 and recently had a TKR on the "right one". More difficult....... but then we now have Robotic TKRs that are more accurate and thorough. The pre-surgery exercises were amazingly helpful to make sure my leg was strong. The post-surgery exercises had me driving and climbing stairs promptly.

So, @skmfs there are reasons to go either way........now or later.

Before I say goodnight, I do want to let you know that your concerns about the worrisome posts on Connect are a result of the fact that few of the thousands with successful TKRs are going to post in this particular discussion.

May you have happiness and the causes of happiness.

Chris